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PAL debunks article claiming 'former pilot' became homeless in Bangkok

Manila, July 31 -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Friday debunked a Thai article that claimed that its "former pilot" became homeless on the streets of Bangkok. A Thai PBS World article cl... Read More


Lawmaker backs mandatory compliance with seismic-grade steel standards

Manila, July 31 -- Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos backed the impending release of an order mandating compliance with updated seismic-grade steel standards. The Department of Trade and Industry (DT... Read More


Bill raising income tax exemption threshold to P350K filed in Senate

Manila, July 31 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill seeking to raise the annual personal income tax exemption threshold from PHP250,000 to PHP350,000, in line with President Ferdinand R. Ma... Read More


Free MRT-3 rides for nat'l ID holders on Wednesdays of August - DOTr

Manila, July 31 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will offer free rides on the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) every Wednesday in August for commuters presenting a valid National ID, in cel... Read More


CICC warns against fake Facebook accounts

Manila, July 31 -- The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Friday warned the public against fake Facebook accounts and other social media pages impersonating the agency to defra... Read More


Lacson questions Alan Cayetano's sincerity over 'ceasefire' offer

Manila, July 31 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday questioned the sincerity of former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano after the latter allegedly sought a "ceasefire" through members of the Senat... Read More


Escudero wants gambling promotions out of public view

Manila, July 31 -- Gambling advertisements, celebrity endorsements and sponsorships would be driven out of mainstream and digital media under a bill filed by Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero to curb compu... Read More


DOH says chikungunya cases in Samar now under con

Manila, July 31 -- Chikungunya cases in Samar province are now under control after at least 372 residents contracted the mosquito-borne disease this month, the Department of Health (DOH) regional offi... Read More


Eala dethrones Fernandez to make Mubadala DC Open quarters

Manila, July 30 -- Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala dethroned defending champion and No. 7 seed Leylah Fernandez, 6-1, 7-6 (2), Friday to reach the WTA 500 Mubadala Open in Washington, USA. The wi... Read More


Abalos vows to strengthen implementation of gov't programs

ILOILO CITY, July 30 -- Cabinet Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said Wednesday he will focus on strengthening the implementation of government programs by ensuring concerns raised by local governments, ... Read More