Rob Filimor
DFA suspends e-visa in China
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of e-visa applications in China, according to a report by Philippine News Agency,. In an advisory dated Nov. 30, the DFA said the operations of its Philippine e-Visa System in China will be temporarily suspended ...
Meralco refutes unfounded claims on its power rates
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) strongly denies the baseless claims made by Santa Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez that the distribution utility overcharged its customers starting 2012. Meralco First Vice President and Regulatory Management Head, Atty. Jose Ronald Valles refuted the overcharging ...
Caloocan Mayor Hails Arrest of Most Wanted Suspect in Theft Case
Mayor Along Malapitan lauded the recent capture of Mary Joy Mercado Baltazar, a key suspect in an ongoing theft case. Baltazar, identified as one of the city's most wanted individuals, was apprehended based on a warrant of arrest linked to Criminal Case No. 25681. The successful resolution of th...
Exploring the road for the first time with CB150X
Remember GOT TO BE SAFE - One of the first things a rider should do before going on an adventure is to make sure your motorcycle is in excellent condition. This is where the acronym GOT TO BE SAFE comes in. This refers to a motorcycle’s General Appearance, Oil, Tires, ...
Angat Dam's water level seen adequate
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said Wednesday there is a high chance the water level at Angat Dam will reach the target elevation of 210 meters by the end of the year, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, MWSS spokesper...
Gov’t intensifies job generation
The Marcos administration is ramping up its efforts in opening more employment opportunities and providing better quality of jobs to help Filipinos cope with the rising prices of basic commodities, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. In...
Councilor Kit Peralta's "MalasaKIT" Initiatives Enrich San Juan Communities
Councilor Kit Peralta continues to make a positive impact on San Juan City through his meaningful "MalasaKIT" projects. As the President of the Rotary Club of San Juan, Councilor Peralta spearheaded a generous donation on September 6, 2023, providing school bags and supplies to indigent gr...
Timor-Leste president arrives in Manila
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta arrived in the country on Wednesday for his official visit aimed at further strengthening the bilateral relations with the Philippines. President Ramos-Horta was warmly welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Belinda ...
Agri chief vows to directly talk to farmers, fisherfolk
Newly appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said he plans to go around the country to better assess the situation of farmers and fisherfolk, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a press briefing after the flag ceremony at the DA he...
Peso strengthens on BSP rate hike
Philippine peso kicked off November touching the 55-level during Friday's trading while local shares also gained, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Peso strengthened by 0.63 versus the US dollar to close the day at 56.1 from Tuesday’s finish of 56.73. It opened the day str...