‘Provincial board OK’d salary of Eastern Samar contract workers’
The salary of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) employees in Eastern Samar was in accordance with the rate approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan based on the provincial government’s budgetary capacity, according to Gov. Ben Evardone......»»
DA: NFA rice sale probe to push through
The investigation into the alleged illegal sale of rice to some traders by the National Food Authority will not be affected despite the dismissal of former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Demosthenes Escoto, who headed the probe panel......»»
Water supply drop eyed as Angat level dips further
The water level in Angat Dam is expected to drop to its minimum of 180 meters by the end of May, according to an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System......»»
EL Niño agriculture damage balloons to P3.94 billion
Damage to the agriculture sector due to El Niño has reached P3.94 billion, covering 66,065 hectares and affecting 73,713 farmers and fisherfolk, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
Free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides for solo parents today
Single parents may ride trains of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) for free today to observe National Solo Parents’ Day......»»
MMDA to remain strict on e-trike, light vehicle ban
Despite an order from President Marcos, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would remain strict in banning light vehicles like e-bicycles, e-tricycles and tricycles from plying major roads in Metro Manila, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization
“Most members in my group are seniors,” he said, “My father is 72 years old, yet he drives every day because he doesn't want to rely on his children. He needs money for medication, electricity and water to survive. Where will they find a livelihood? I’m sure no company would want to hire them anymore, right?” The post Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
China to US: Respect our sea rights, sovereignty
The Chinese defense minister reportedly talked with his US counterpart early this week to relay Beijing’s appeal to Washington that it respect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea, saying President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden have a shared commitment to improving bilateral relations......»»
Beso-beso for President Marcos, Vice President at PNPA graduation
Following First Lady Liza Marcos’ admission of a rift with Vice President Sara Duterte, President Marcos and Duterte bussed each other and shared the stage at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)’s graduation rites in Silang, Cavite yesterday......»»
Maricel Laxa earns Six Star Medal after finishing Boston Marathon at 54
Actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan finished this year's Boston Marathon, her seventh completed marathon in over a decade, and earned a Six Star Medal......»»
Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzalez look back on old-school parenting their twins Atasha, Andres
After small appearances in commercials and a guest appearance on the defunct "Pinoy Explorer" show hosted by Aga, the Muhlach family is now set to appear in their first-ever series together......»»
News5 adds two more seasoned journalists to its roster
In the advent of paid troll farms, “black ops” and fake news being peddled and packaged in the guise of legitimate news article formats, the need for real journalists is more vital than ever......»»
Apl.de.Ap shares story behind first musical collab with Sandara Park
It was a no-brainer for apl.de.ap to team up with South Korean girl group 2NE1’s Sandara Park for the song 2 Proud, given his K-pop fascination and their shared ties to the Philippines......»»
Lani Mercado shares 56th Birthday wish; Bong Revilla undergoes surgery
Although actress and Cavite Second District Rep. Lani Mercado Revilla celebrated her birthday last April 13 with a musical treat for her constituents, she still has to fulfill her wish for her 56th birthday......»»
I Yonas at ing Asang Maragul (Jonah and the Big Fish)
I Yonas at ing Asang Maragul (Jonah and the Big Fish).....»»
Swiatek-Raducanu next
World No. 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the quarterfinals of the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament by beating Elise Mertens on Thursday, her ninth win in nine matches at the French Open warm-up event. Swiatek beat the unseeded Belgian 6-3, 6-4 to maintain her bid to capture a third successive title and a third luxury car from the sponsors after also winning the tournament in 2022. She faces former US Open champion Emma Raducanu for a place in the semifinals. .....»»
Lady Bulldogs out to sustain streak
Yet to drop a single match in a stellar second-round campaign including wins over the co-leaders, red-hot National U enjoys sole control of its fate and wants no let-up in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament......»»
GLOCK Invitational locked and loaded
Leading firearms and ammunition dealer, Trust Trade, and Austrian sensation GLOCK, will stage the GLOCK Invitational 2024 on April 25 to 28 at the Magpantay Firing Range in Malvar, Batangas......»»
PVL semis race in homestretch
Petro Gazz, PLDT and Chery Tiggo jostle for important positions in a super-tight semifinal race as they battle different foes today in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Arena......»»
Elite pros back in IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu
With innovative enhancements in the swim leg and a captivating bike route along CCLEX, the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu promises to be a thrilling, fast-paced event when it is fired off tomorrow in Mactan, Cebu......»»