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Marcos extends free rides at Edsa carousel buses
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday approved the extension of the free Edsa Carousel bus rides until December and free rides for students who will be using the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit-2 (LRT-2), and Philippine National Railways (PNR) when in-perso...
MMDA, LTO share data on errant drivers
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) today inked a Memorandum of Agreement interconnecting their data systems for quicker sharing of information on motorists and vehicles involved in traffic violations and apprehensions. The MOA signed by MMD...
San Juan to celebrate 'Wattah, Wattah' Festival
The San Juan City local government announced that the most awaited “Wattah Wattah Festival” in the city returns on June 24, after two years of cancellation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. According to San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, the festiv...
Marcos to keep face mask mandate
President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is encouraging the public to continue wearing face masks and observing other health protocols amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Marcos made the appeal after t...
Vaccine makers told to register in PH
Presidential adviser for entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion on Monday urged COVID-19 vaccine makers to apply for certificate of product registration (CPR) as he continues to push the government to lift the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, according to a report by CNN Philippines. "W...
DILG vows to support next administration
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday vowed to work with the incoming administration in the attainment of its vision for the country and in their governance agenda of unity towards genuine progress and development, according to a report by...
DTI asks online sellers to give senior, PWD discounts
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged e-commerce platforms to prepare their systems in accepting price discounts for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said in a radio interview Monday th...
Congress to start canvassing of votes for president, VP
Congress will start the canvassing of votes for the presidential and vice presidential races from May 24 until May 27, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza said the canvassing will begin on May 24 at 2 p.m., while from May 25 to 27, it will be...
DOLE to offer jobs, vaccines on Labor Day
More than 64,000 local and overseas job vacancies are available in 24 job fairs nationwide to celebrate Labor Day on Sunday, May 1, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Based on the data of the Bureau of Local Employment, 64,485 jobs are up for g...
BI on alert to handle passenger influx
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is on heightened alert as it anticipates a daily arrival of at least 13,000 passengers this month and more between Palm and Easter Sundays, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said all airports and seaports are properly manne...