DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has vowed to work harder to spring back the Davao International Airport (DIA) to top ten list of best airports in Asia. Last week, DIA, which is officially named as Francisco Bangoy International Airport, was among the four Philippine airports in the list […]
Students may now avail or fare discounts on weekends, holidays
MANILA, Philippines — Students are now entitled to fare discounts even during weekends and holidays, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said. This as the LTFRB issued an order stating that students may avail of the twenty percent discount from Monday to Sunday, including summer breaks and holidays starting October 28. “Students can avail […]
SC orders new lawyers to render 120 hours of free legal services
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court ordered incoming lawyers to provide 120 hours of “pro bono” legal work for poor litigants as part of its efforts to champion the constitutional guarantee to “free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies”. The SC en banc, in a 14-page decision dated Oct. 10, passed a new rule on […]
Malunggay powder producer gets BOI nod
MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) has registered the PHP36.4-million project of Mauswag Agribusiness, Inc. to produce Moringa oleifera or malunggay powder as producer of non-traditional export products under the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). In a statement Wednesday, BOI said Pili, Camarines Sur-based Mauswag Agribusiness had integrated facility which involved planting of malunggay […]
PH welcomes foreign aid to rebuild Marawi: Diokno
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Thursday that the Philippine government welcomes any help from foreign countries for the rehabilitation of Marawi City. On the sidelines of the 43rd Philippine Business Conference and Expo Thursday, Diokno told reporters that the government has funds for rebuilding Marawi, but would […]
Demand up for foreign workers in Malaysia
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos looking to work abroad could apply for jobs in Malaysia, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said in a statement Friday. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuala Lumpur, in a report to the labor department, said job opportunities await aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly those involved in […]
Sandigan clears ex-Oro mayor
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Sandiganbayan has absolved former city mayor Vicente Emano over illegal acts by demoting an administrative officer into a security guard, a legal counsel said. Lawyer Francis Khu said the Sandiganbayan cleared Emano of graft charges lodged by Leonor Esparcia, who accused Emano of persecution following her demotion from Administrative Assistant III […]
Duterte dismisses ERC chair for grave misconduct
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the dismissal of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chair Jose Vicente Salazar. Salazar was found guilty of two counts of simple misconduct and one count of grave misconduct in connection with various administrative charges filed against him by concerned ERC employees. The decision was signed by Executive Secretary […]
2 ‘narco-generals’ sacked
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed two high ranking police officials he earlier accused of being involved in the illegal drug trade. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella named the two officials as former National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director, Chief Supt. Joel Pagdilao; and former Quezon City Police District (QCPD) head, Chief Supt. Edgardo […]
DFA eyes adoption of new rules to aid distressed OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expects to start implementing “liberal” guidelines for the provision of assistance to nationals (ATN) to all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in distress by next year. Raul Dado, DFA Executive Director for Migrant Workers Affairs, said the new guidelines are up for review by Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano. […]
LGUs told put dropbox for feedback-DILG
DAVAO CITY — Local government units all over the country are advised to put dropboxes in their office to get feedback from the people. In a directive issued to all LGUs, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Officer-in-Charge Catalino Cuy to generate feedback and suggestions from residents on the government’s drive against illegal […]
Duterte looking forward to Trump visit
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is looking forward to welcoming US President Donald Trump in November for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)/East Asian Summit in the Philippines. “We confirm US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Philippines this November,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said. He said Trump’s visit “underscores the improving PH-US […]
Customs arrests Manila port employees for alleged corruption
MANILA, Philippines — Agents of the Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) and Enforcement and Security Services (ESS) of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) arrested on Saturday, September 30, an employee of the Manila International Container Port (MICP) and two cohorts for alleged corruption inside the container yard of the port. Commissioner Isidro Lapena identified the […]