Northern Luzon areas adopt 4-day work week due to heat
The city of Cauayan in Isabela and the municipality of Santa in Ilocos Sur have adopted a four-day work week scheme due to extreme heat......»»
Sharon patuloy na ipaglalaban si Kiko: The best DAD, the best HUSBAND!
TINAWAG na “best husband” at “number 1 fan” ni Megastar Sharon Cuneta ang kanyang mister na si former Sen. Kiko Pangilinan. Pinusuan at ni-like nang bonggang-bongga ng mga Sharonians ang mensahe ng movie at TV icon kay Kiko para sa selebrasyon ng kanilang 28th wedding anniversary ngayong taon. Baka Bet Mo: B-day message ni Jessy.....»»
Unconsolidated jeepneys given 15-day leeway after consolidation deadline
Unconsolidated jeepneys that continue to ply their routes after the April 30 deadline will be free from penalties until mid-May — but they will be fined and impounded as "colorum" vehicles should they continue after initial reminders......»»
Cebu gears up for hottest May yet: May 1 temperature to hit 40°C
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu will continue to endure scorching heat as the maximum heat index on Tuesday, April 30, is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius. The following day, May 1, will mark the beginning of the hottest month of the year due to the combination of summer and El Niño. The heat index.....»»
Jeepney strike under way in Philippines as deadline to modernise nears - Philippines
Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener options A three-day strike by drivers of jeepneys in the Philippines began on Monday as transport groups warned that thousands could be pushed off the roads by government modernisation plans. The jeepney is the backbone of the Philippines transport system. The customised, privately-owned buses, which look li.....»»
2 Chinese vessels spotted off Palawan near Balikatan site
Two Chinese naval vessels were spotted off Palawan near an area where Philippine, US and French warships were holding joint sail – on its last day yesterday – as part of the Balikatan exercises......»»
PISTON knocks on SC: Halt PUV consolidation deadline
In a last effort to attempt save their livelihoods, jeepney drivers led by transport group PISTON asked the Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of the public utility vehicle consolidation a day before its deadline. .....»»
Coron-Puerto-El Nido? The Funny Lion offers a seven-day expedition across Palawan for its 10th year
The Funny Lion has curated a seven-day expedition across its three destinations in Palawan (Coron, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa) that will take every kind of explorer for beyond-the-ordinary adventures......»»
Rein Entertainment’s Philip King makes dual directorial debut with ‘Elevator,’ ‘G! LU’
It’s not something you see every day: a director with two movies playing in theaters at the same time. Philip King, from Rein Entertainment, is doing just that. He just made his feature film directorial debut with “Elevator,” a romantic comedy with Paulo Avelino and Kylie Verzosa, and “G! LU,” a summer flick starring Ruru Madrid, Derrick Monasterio, and David Licauco......»»
Jeepney drivers in Philippines to go on 3-day strike starting Monday
MANILA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Jeepney drivers in the Philippines will mount a three-day nationwide strike starting Monday to protest the government's plans to remove decades-old jeepneys off the streets. The transport strike, which will run until May 1, has prompted the Department of Education to order all public schools nationwide to resort to online classes on April 29 and 30. The educational directive w.....»»
Angeline sa pagpapakasal sa Quiapo Church: ‘Matagal ko nang pinapangarap’
PARA kay Angeline Quinto, ang naging wedding niya sa non-showbiz partner na si Nonrev Daquina sa Quiapo Church ay isang dream come true. Sa Instagram, muling nag-post si Angeline ng ilang moments mula sa kanyang special day. Ipinakita niya ang ang wedding bouquet na may pendant ng yumao niyang adoptive mother na si Mama Bob......»»
Davao, Pampanga, Biñan book lopsided wins
Routs were the order of the day as Davao Occidental won by 64 points, Pampanga by 35 and Biñan by 19 in the MPBL Season 6 elims Friday at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna......»»
Cavite, La Union LGUs adopt 4-day workweek
A four-day workweek will be implemented in the offices of the provincial government of Cavite starting tomorrow until July 31 as temperatures continue to rise due to El Niño......»»
Transport strike set for April 29 to May 1
A three-day transport strike will start tomorrow in time for the looming public utility vehicle modernization program consolidation deadline and the commemoration of Labor Day......»»
Marcos urges Pinoys: Rise vs modern-day oppressors
President Marcos yesterday challenged Filipinos, especially the youth, to uphold Lapu-Lapu’s patriotism and rise against modern-day oppressors......»»
Rosanna Roces nagpasalamat kay Floy Quintos: Mahal na mahal kita
‘Very sad day in Philippine Theater.’ Ito ang karamihang nabasa naming post sa social media mula sa kaibigan/kakilala at nakatrabaho ng kilalang playwright/director at 7x Palanca awardee na si Floy Quintos na sumakabilang buhay kaninang umaga sa emergency room ng UST Hospital kung saan siya itinakbo due to heat stroke. Isa ang aktres na si.....»»
PISTON announces transport strike from April 29 to May 1
Jeepney drivers are preparing for a three-day nationwide strike set for the following week to protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program and the approaching April 30 deadline for the consolidation of jeepney franchises......»»
Lapulapu Day marked: Marcos urges Filipinos to resist modern day oppressors
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are encouraged to continue to embrace the ideas of Lapulapu and the wealth of the country’s heritage by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his message during the commemoration of Lapulapu Day on Saturday, April 27. Marcos also urged Filipinos to continue to embrace the wealth of the country’s heritage as.....»»
Hottest day (again) in Metro at 38.2 Celsius
Temperatures reached a scorching 38.2 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila on Thursday, again marking the hottest day so far this year, according to state weather forecasters......»»
Market extends gains to 4th day
The stock market extended its winning streak to four yesterday, but gains were minimal due to lack of catalysts......»»