DAVAO CITY (June 7) — The wives of three Filipino seafarers detained in Algeria for alleged drug trafficking are pleading for the intervention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., urging the Philippine government to secure the release of their husbands, who they insist are innocent. In a press conference held on June 6 in Metro Manila, the women made an emotional appeal to the … [Read more...] about Wives of Filipino seafarers jailed in Algeria appeal to President Marcos for help
CPP confirms death of senior leader Luis ‘Ka Louie’ Jalandoni at 90
DAVAO CITY (June 7) -The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) confirmed on Saturday the death of Luis “Ka Louie” Jalandoni, senior political consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and a member of the CPP’s Central Committee. He was 90. Jalandoni died peacefully at around 9:05 a.m. (3:05 p.m. Philippine time) on June 7 in Utrecht, the … [Read more...] about CPP confirms death of senior leader Luis ‘Ka Louie’ Jalandoni at 90
Marcos retains the majority of Cabinet officials after a performance review
DAVAO CITY (June 4) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has retained the majority of his Cabinet members following a recent performance evaluation, signaling policy continuity and confidence in his existing team as the administration moves into its third year. In a press briefing at Malacañang, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the names of key department … [Read more...] about Marcos retains the majority of Cabinet officials after a performance review
Dizon gets CA nod as Transportation Chief
DAVAO CITY (June 3) – The Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on Transportation on Tuesday approved the ad interim appointment of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, who vowed to fast-track vital infrastructure projects aimed at easing the daily burdens of Filipino commuters. Appearing before the panel, Dizon reaffirmed his commitment to carry … [Read more...] about Dizon gets CA nod as Transportation Chief
Soon, just Tap and Go: LRT, MRT to accept credit, debit, and mobile wallet payments starting July
DAVAO CITY (June 2) – Commuters using the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) lines will soon experience a major convenience boost as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced it will begin rolling out cashless fare payment systems this July—allowing passengers to use credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets like GCash and Maya to pay for their … [Read more...] about Soon, just Tap and Go: LRT, MRT to accept credit, debit, and mobile wallet payments starting July
