QUEZON CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are expanding the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) to at least two schools in every region nationwide to help senior high school and Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates transition more easily from school to work. The initiative is part
Read More »PNP on alert for protests marking Duterte’s 81st birthday on March 28
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is on alert for possible protest actions marking the upcoming 81st birthday of former President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, March 28. “I have directed our chiefs of police to assess and prepare the deployment of police officers in key areas where rallies could take place. I also tasked
Read More »Jeepney drivers stage transport strike in Iligan City
ILIGAN CITY – More than 600 jeepney drivers began a three-day transport strike here on Wednesday to demand a P5 fare adjustment due to the skyrocketing fuel costs. The drivers belong to the transport group Boses at Samahan ng mga Jeepney Drivers and Operators Association (Busina). Jessie Sumaylo, Busina president, told the Inquirer that jeepney
Read More »Mark Herras Didn’t Show Up For His Nueva Ecija Show
An allegations against Mark Herras surfaced Actor-dancer Mark Herras allegedly did not show up for his show in Nueva Ecija even though he already had a downpayment. Mark rose to fame as the first StarStruck Ultimate Male Survivor. With that he was given opportunities by his home network. He did several TV series and movies ... Read more
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Read More »Pickup driver and companion flee with 100 litres of diesel
A pickup truck driver and a companion stole 100 litres of diesel worth 3,081 baht from a PTT petrol station in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, with the station owner urging the suspects to return and pay before a police complaint is filed. The owner of the PTT station, Jiraporn Khunnam, posted CCTV footage of …
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Read More »Czech influencer and MMA fighter killed in Koh Samui crash
A Czech influencer and MMA fighter died on March 17 after her scooter was hit by a lorry on Koh Samui, Surat Thani, while she was on her way to a Muay Thai training session in Thailand. The woman was identified as 23 year old Dominika Elischerova, who was known online as Mina. She was …
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Read More »Duterte Impeachment: House subpoenas Ramil Madriaga, seeks his affidavit
MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice has issued a subpoena for Ramil Madriaga and his sworn affidavit against Vice President Sara Duterte, considering both crucial to the ongoing impeachment proceedings. At the house committee hearing on Wednesday, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima moved to issue a subpoena duces tecum for Madriaga’s affidavit,
Read More »Cebu fuel subsidy: Which habal-habal drivers qualify?
Only habal-habal drivers who have the endorsement of their local government units (LGUs) and do not benefit from national transport subsidy programs will qualify for the Cebu provincial government’s planned fuel assistance.
Read More »3 dead in puffer fish poisoning in Masbate
LEGAZPI CITY — Three people died on Saturday after eating puffer fish, locally known as “butete,” in Cawayan town in Masbate province. The fatalities were identified as Benito A. Jumao-as, Rosebell P. Jumao-as, and Joanna Tapar, all residents of Purok 3, Maihao village. Wheng Bricia-Briones, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Bicol information officer, said
Read More »Lawyers press SC to act on petition vs Naia fee hikes
MANILA, Philippines — Petitioners and groups representing consumers and commuters have urged the Supreme Court to act on the temporary restraining order (TRO) they sought nearly a year ago against a concession deal that triggered the “unconstitutional” increase of terminal fees and other charges at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). Petitioners Rico Domingo, former Philippine
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