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Gov't agencies, stakeholders lauded for smooth opening of classes

Manila, June 17 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has attributed the smooth and peaceful opening of classes to the close coordination of the Department of Education (DepEd), local government uni... Read More


DOTr suspends cab driver's license for overcharging, probes operator

Manila, June 16 -- Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday announced the immediate license suspension of a taxi driver who was caught on video trying to charge PHP1,260 for a ride from Terminal... Read More


DILG: Poll winners with pending cases not 'perpetually disqualified'

Manila, June 16 -- Elected officials whose administrative cases remain under review are not considered perpetually disqualified from holding public office, the Department of the Interior and Local Gov... Read More


DA: Kadiwa ng Pangulo sites to sell cheaper pork in August

Manila, June 16 -- Amid the high prices of pork in local markets, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday bared plans to make cheaper pork available to more Filipinos through its Kadiwa ng Pangul... Read More


MMDA launches website for NCAP violations

Manila, June 16 -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday launched the 'May Huli Ka 2.0' website that allows vehicle owners to check their traffic violations under the No Conta... Read More


19K free WiFi sites, 3K km. fiber laid under nat'l broadband program

Manila, June 16 -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has so far rolled out almost 19,000 free WiFi sites and laid over 3,000 kilometers (km.) of fiber under the Nation... Read More


Manila launches caravan for school supplies

Manila, June 16 -- The city government of Manila, together with the national government, on Monday launched a program allowing the public to purchase school items at very low prices. Mayor Honey Lacu... Read More


Lotilla vows to continue science-based reforms as new DENR chief

Manila, June 16 -- Newly appointed Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla formally took over the leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday in a ceremony held in Quezon... Read More


Senator wants further probe on online games despite POGO ban

Manila, June 16 -- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday urged the incoming 20th Congress to continue investigating online gaming activities in the country. Cayetano said in a news release that despi... Read More


CFO: Migrant Filipinos need same support as OFWs

Manila, June 16 -- The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is urging both the government and the public to give long-term and permanent Filipino migrants the same recognition afforded to overseas F... Read More