DOTr eyes gradual increase in passenger capacity
An official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday revealed plans to gradually increase the passenger capacity in public transportation. During the Virtual Presser,...
DSWD, DTI finalizing elderly, PWD online purchase discounts
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will conduct a stakeholders’ consultation meeting in July...
Aguinaldo also wanted a monument for himself at Luneta
Did you know that Gen. Emilio F. Aguinaldo, considered as the first president of the Philippines after the end of the Spanish rule, also...
U.S. Embassy welcomes PH extension of suspension of VFA abrogation for six more months
The U.S. Embassy in Manila welcomes the decision of the Philippines to hang back for another six months the abrogation of the Visiting Forces...
House panel OKs tax rate correction for private schools
A House of Representatives panel on Monday approved the consolidation of measures defining the tax rates for proprietary schools in a manner that allows...
Filipina diplomat ‘verbally assaulted’ in New York train
A Filipino diplomat at the Philippine Consulate General in New York was verbally assaulted by an unknown individual in a train on her way...
Increase in sardine production linked to seasonal closure of fishing grounds
The Philippines has seen a significant increase in its sardine production, a spike from 330,000 metric tons in 2019 to 396,000 metric tons in...
Make SCS a ‘sea of peace,’ PH appeals to Asean, China
The Philippines has appealed to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China to fully support and make the disputed South China Sea...
‘Permanent quarantine law’ eyed against health protocol violators
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday pushed for the passage of a “special” and “permanent” law that will impose heftier penalties against quarantine violators. In...
SSS: Applications for renewal of pension loans available online
The Social Security System (SSS) reminds qualified retiree-pensioners who would like to renew their loans under the Pension Loan Program (PLP) to submit their...
DILG: Full devolution will finally happen with issuance of EO 138
Following the signing of Executive Order (EO) No. 138 by President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today...
ARTA joins drafting of JAO on online discounts for seniors, PWDs
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) will join key agencies in crafting uniform guidelines for the online privileges for senior citizens and persons with disabilities...
