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Coast Guard to join Balikatan exercises with US
by Ghio Ong - April 19, 2024 - 12:00am
For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard will join the Balikatan military exercises with the United States, with six of its vessels being readied for “humanitarian armed service” role in the 16-day...
Marcos orders grace period for e-trike penalties
by Ghio Ong - April 19, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos yesterday suspended for one month the imposition of penalties on e-bikes, e-trikes and other vehicles barred from traversing national roads, citing the need to give drivers more time to adjust to...
Crackdown on e-trikes continues
by Ghio Ong - April 18, 2024 - 12:00am
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority apprehended at least 87 drivers of light electric vehicles and tricycles yesterday, the first day of the stricter enforcement of a policy banning them from major roads...
MMDA: Chavit’s P200,000 incentive a ‘donation’
by Ghio Ong - April 16, 2024 - 12:00am
After being accosted by traffic enforcers and offering them a cash reward of P100,000, former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson yesterday fulfilled his promise and even doubled the incentive,...
Ban on e-bikes in Metro Manila roads begins
by Ghio Ong - April 16, 2024 - 12:00am
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority started yesterday the implementation of the ban on electric tricycles and e-bicycles from using major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region.
‘Philippines should also be known for Pinoy love’
by Ghio Ong - April 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Aside from tourist destinations and attractions, President Marcos said the Philippines should be known for the “love” shared by Filipinos with travelers.
PNP general denies knowing Edsa busway violator ‘niece’
by Ghio Ong - April 15, 2024 - 12:00am
A Philippine National Police (PNP) general yesterday denied that he is related to a motorist who claimed she was his “niece” after she was pulled over for illegally using the EDSA busway on April 11...
‘Sinkhole’ forms along Pasay road
by Ghio Ong - April 15, 2024 - 12:00am
A “sinkhole” was discovered along Sales Road in Pasay City, directly under the Skyway, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported yesterday.
Mayors, schools allowed to modify class hours
by Ghio Ong - April 14, 2024 - 8:30am
Local chief executives and local education supervisors have the authority to modify school hours due to the prevailing extreme heat, according to the Metro Manila Council.
8 inmates hurt in Manila City Jail brawl
by Ghio Ong - April 14, 2024 - 12:00am
Eight male inmates of the Manila City Jail were hurt after a brawl erupted yesterday afternoon.
Bus lane violator claims to be general’s niece
by Ghio Ong - April 13, 2024 - 12:00am
A motorist who claimed to be a niece of a general refused to have her driver’s license checked and sped away after she was caught illegally using the exclusive EDSA bus lane on Thursday.
7-to-4 work schedule takes effect May 2
by Ghio Ong - April 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The implementation of the modified work schedule of local government offices in Metro Manila will be deferred by two weeks.
1,000 families homeless in Tondo fire
by Ghio Ong - April 12, 2024 - 12:00am
An estimated 1,000 families were left homeless in a fire that consumed reportedly half of the slum community of Isla Puting Bato in Tondo, Manila for over nine hours on Wednesday.
Abalos ‘niece’ arrested over colorum van
by Ghio Ong - April 12, 2024 - 12:00am
A woman who claimed to be Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.’s niece was caught operating a colorum or unauthorized passenger van yesterday.
SUV with ‘7’ plate caught in busway; driver escapes
by Ghio Ong - April 12, 2024 - 12:00am
A luxury sport utility vehicle bearing the “7” protocol plate, usually reserved for senators, was among those whose driver was accosted for illegally using the exclusive EDSA bus lane yesterday.
Korean man dies in fall from hotel
by Ghio Ong - April 11, 2024 - 12:00am
A Korean man reportedly fell to his death from a hotel in Malate, Manila yesterday.
China coast guard harasses Philippine boats
by Ghio Ong - April 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Another case of Chinese harassment in Philippine waters has been reported – this time with Filipino fishermen on the receiving end.
Public reminded of April 15 e-bike ban
by Ghio Ong - April 7, 2024 - 12:00am
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Manila city government yesterday reminded users of electric bicycles and tricycles, pushcarts, pedicabs, kuliglig and other light electric vehicles that...
Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response
by Ghio Ong - April 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”
LRT-2 offers free rides on April 9
by Ghio Ong - April 6, 2024 - 12:00am
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 will let passengers ride its trains for free on April 9, a public holiday.
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