In And Around The Metro
Philippines wants to rejoin IMO council
A re-election by the Philippines in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council will advance the country's marine industry and protection, while looking after the welfare of Filipino seafarers as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) seeks to continue contributing to policy formulati...
Comelec, DOJ join forces vs. vote-buying in BSKE polls - PNA
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) signed an agreement on Monday to go after and prosecute persons involved in vote-buying in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said prosecutors nationwide will be on...
PCG removes hazardous floating barrier
In compliance with the instruction of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) Chairman, Secretary Eduardo Año, has directed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to execute a special operation to remove the floating barrier that obstructed the south...
Solon wants aggressive watch on Nipah virus
House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin on Monday urged for immediate collaboration between the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) for aggressive surveillance and information campaign about the Nipah virus to prevent Filipinos from being infected, according to ...
LTO issues SCO against owner of vehicle in viral road rage in Cavite
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against the registered owner of a vehicle whose driver figured in another viral road rage video in a subdivision in Imus, Cavite. The issuance of the SCO on the female registered owner of a white Honda CRV with license plate R...
LTO expedites production of license plates
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is now fast-tracking the production of license plates in a bid to address the backlog for both the motor vehicles and motorcycles. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said they have already ordered around 15.9 million metal plates and around ...
DOTr to fast-track construction of EDSA greenways project
The Department of Transportation is soliciting the cooperation of various agencies and private sector partners in fast-tracking the implementation of the EDSA Greenways Project. With an aim to further elevate our public transport systems and reaffirm our commitment to a safer, inclusive and sustain...
Senator wants to probe cyberattack on PhilHealth
A resolution was filed in the Senate seeking to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, over the recent cyberattack on the website of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), as well as other government agencies, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Senator Mark Villar, wh...
Teachers, learners welcome MATATAG curriculum
The Department of Education has announced that the first day of the pilot implementation of the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum was positively met, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. DepEd spokesperson Undersecretary Michael Poa, in a message to reporters Monday night, said learners a...
TESDA, DOTr offer 'Tsuper Iskolar' program
The national government urged on Monday asked those in the transport sector to avail of the "Tsuper Iskolar" program, which the echnical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) launched in 2018 in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), according to a repo...
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