MANILA, Philippines — The two-day transport strike held on March 26-27 has been declared successful following the participation of drivers and operators of several modes of transportations, and the support it gathered from different sectoral organizations, transport group Piston said on Friday. Piston president Mody Floranda said that the transport strike paralyzed some routes across
Read More »Missing passenger of SUV swept away by river found dead in Benguet
BAGUIO CITY — A passenger who went missing after a sport utility vehicle (SUV) was swept away by the Agno River in Itogon, Benguet on Friday afternoon, March 27, was later found dead, authorities said. The Police Regional Office–Cordillera (PRO-CAR) said the incident happened at around 1:20 p.m. in Sitio Tabu, Barangay Dalupirip, when the
Read More »Manila Water Foundation pushes community oral health, hygiene
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of Manila Water Company, recently marked World Oral Health Day with a multi-site celebration throughout March that brought together partners, educators, and students to promote lifelong oral hygiene practices, reinforcing this year’s global theme, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life.” The main event
Read More »Tacloban court affirms Cumpio conviction, stands by witness testimonies
MANILA, Philippines — A local court of Tacloban City affirmed its ruling convicting community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and church worker Marielle Domequil of financing terrorism as it stood by the testimonies of the prosecution’s key witnesses that the two accused “knowingly provided” funds and supplies to a group tagged as a terror organization. This
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Recognition highlights Motlanalo's role in advancing transformation and building the next generation of business professionals.
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Committee members expressed their concern that improper arrests could lead to a lack of convictions.
Read More »Ramaphosa expected to announce Kieswetter’s successor as Sars commissioner
Recommendations for a new Sars commissioner have been submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Read More »SARB keeps interest rates on hold, but South Africans may face hikes in late 2026
The decision was widely expected by economists, but the bank signalled that rate hikes could still be on the horizon if conditions worsen.
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