Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with caution
Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the president to tag as urgent a bill that legislates a P100 minimum wage hike for all private sector workers......»»
Philippines seeks to regain dragon boat championship at home
The Philippines is eyeing to once again bag the overall championship in the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championship later this year, Philippine Canoe-Kayak and Dragon Boat Federation president Leonora Escollante said, with the country hosting the event......»»
3 dead, 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Philippine capital
MANILA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A speeding bus crashed into several vehicles along a busy highway in the Philippine capital on Monday night, killing three and injuring 17 others, police said on Tuesday. According to the police, the multi-vehicle accident happened around 9 p.m. local time and involved a bus, a passenger van, a taxi, and five motorcycles. Initial investigation showed that the bus first rammed.....»»
Bill seeks to penalize publication, airing of victims’ personal details
MANILA, Philippines — Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo filed on Monday House Bill (HB) No. 10277, which seeks to make it unlawful “for any person to broadcast by any means, without consent of the victim or the victim’s family, the image, video, or details of a person who is a victim of any crime or accident,.....»»
Marcos orders swift action on electric vehicle plan
The president also ordered government agencies to prioritize supporting EV adoption by commercial fleets to streamline battery charging and maintenance processes......»»
Gen. Jose Ignacio Paua: A Chinese immigrant turned general in the Philippine Revolution
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) led by its president, Dr. Cecilio Pedro, humbly pays tribute on April 29 to commemorate the 152nd Birth Anniversary of Gen. Jose Ignacio Paua, known by his Chinese name, Lao Hing-Puah......»»
3 die in Isabela vehicular accident
Three people died after their motorcycles were hit by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in this city on Sunday......»»
Louvre says Mona Lisa could get a room of her own
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world's most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum's president said on Saturday......»»
EDSA busway violation: Cop, ambulance driver fined
A motorcycle-riding police officer and an ambulance driver were among the latest violators of a policy banning unauthorized vehicles from going through the EDSA bus lane......»»
Angkas empowers riders as entrepreneurs
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the well-being of its biker community and empower its biker-partners, homegrown motorcycle taxi company Angkas launched the Angkasosyo Hub in July 2023. Since then, these additional source of livelihood has transformed its riders into successful entrepreneurs......»»
Woman dies, driver hurt in TCH motorcycle accident
Woman dies, driver hurt in TCH motorcycle accident.....»»
2K modernong jeepney ginarahe
Isiniwalat ni Manibela president Mar Valbuena na higit 2,000 modern jeepney ang nakaparada lamang sa mga garahe dahil ayaw ng mga driver na ipasada ito sa laki ng hinihinging quota. The post 2K modernong jeepney ginarahe first appeared on Abante......»»
Brother and sister die after motorcycle crashes into truck in Tabogon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old man and his 13-year-old sister died after their motorcycle collided with a truck along the road in Barangay Ilihan in Tabogon town, northern Cebu on Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2024. The fatal accident happened at around 4:10 p.m., resulting to the untimely death of the siblings. The.....»»
2 young siblings perish in motorcycle-truck collision in Tabogon
2 young siblings perish in motorcycle-truck collision in Tabogon.....»»
First Lady, a fine lady
From January 2001 til June 30, 2022, the Philippines did not have a first lady, that is a woman legally married to a male president of the republic......»»
Cop shot dead at Basilan checkpoint
A policeman was killed by unidentified motorcycle riders at a checkpoint in Lamitan City, Basilan on Tuesday night......»»
Liloan accident: Habal-habal driver’s family, van driver settle amicably
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The arrested suspect and the relatives of the habal-habal driver who died in a road accident along the national road in Barangay Yati, Liloan town in Cebu on Tuesday dawn, April 23, 2024, have agreed to settle amicably. Consequently, the suspect will be released from jail after an affidavit of desistance.....»»
Mitsubishi Philippines names new president
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. is aiming to grow its sales by 15 percent this fiscal year as it officially welcomed its new president......»»
Cop guarding checkpoint in Basilan shot dead
Two men riding a motorcycle shot dead on Tuesday night a policeman guarding a roadside checkpoint in Lamitan City, Basilan......»»
Paurong mag-isip : MMDA s proposal to remove EDSA bike lanes draws flak
Mobility advocates scored the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) after proposing the removal of bicycle lanes on EDSA — a move seen by the group as counter to the president's directive on sustainable modes of transportation......»»