Comelec: No glitches so far in Miru’s systems demo, end-to-end testing
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) said no issues have been encountered so far during the systems demonstration and end-to-end testing of the joint venture of Miru Systems Co. Ltd. The South Korean firm—the lone bidder in the
PAGASA warns of flooding in Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region as shear line hits Southern Luzon
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — Heavy rains brought by a shear line in the eastern section of Southern Luzon may cause flooding in Cagayan Valley and Bicol Region on Thursday, the state weather bureau warned. In its flood advisory on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
A thousand consolidated jeepneys suffered financial loss – Manibela
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — At least a thousand jeepney drivers and operators who consolidated their franchises have suffered financial loss, Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena said. Speaking to CNN Philippines’ The Final Word, Valbuena said these units have already stopped operating as they face large debts after joining
“Ex-House Speaker Alvarez believes Romualdez eyeing presidency amid Cha-cha\ \ push \n”
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez on Wednesday claimed that House Speaker Martin Romualdez could be gunning for a higher post in the next elections amid the strong push by the lower chamber to amend the 1987 Constitution. “Dito, alam naman
LTO cancels donation of 4M plastic cards
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it has canceled a donation agreement of four million plastic cards for driver’s licenses from a group of LTO-accredited medical clinics as guidelines have yet to be crafted about such deals. According to LTO chief Vigor Mendoza
Trillanes mulls cases vs Rep. Duterte after questioning reported hefty allocation for district
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DND, DFA: Establish sea lanes to protect PH territory
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — The defense and foreign affairs departments are supporting the creation of archipelagic sea lanes, saying these will protect the Philippines’ territory. The Senate Special Committee on Maritime and Admiralty Zones held a hearing on the bills seeking to establish such sea lanes. Foreign
“UN special rapporteur urges DOJ to look into issues of red-tagging,\ \ media killings \n”
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — A United Nations expert prodded the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday to pay close attention to the issues of red-tagging and media killings, officials said. The Department of Justice representatives met in Manila with special rapporteur Irene Khan, who is on visit
Marcos extends PUV franchise consolidation to April 30
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended the consolidation deadline for public utility vehicles (PUVs) to April 30 amid calls from lawmakers and transport groups to review the PUV modernization program. In a statement Wednesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos approved the recommendation
Nescafé product flagged by FDA imported by other parties – Nestlé PH
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — The unregistered Nescafé product which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier warned the public against is not distributed and sold by Nestlé Philippines, the company clarified on Wednesday. Nestlé said the “NESCAFE LATTE 3 in 1 Premix Coffee – Hazelnut” referred to
