National
PBBM unveils Labor Day 2024 commemorative stamps
May 1, 2024, 7:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. unveiled the commemorative stamps for the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Labor Code of the Philippines during the occasion of the 122nd Labor Day celebration in Malacañang on Wednesday. Witnessing the unveiling ceremony were Executive Secretary… Read More
Route rationalization, modern PUVs, next steps in PTMP
May 1, 2024, 6:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has moved onto the next stage in its Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), the proper assignment of routes and the purchase of modern public utility vehicles (PUV). Jonathan Gesmundo, Executive Assistant to the DOTr Secretary, said the… Read More
Poe seeks Senate approval of Visayas power utilities franchises
May 1, 2024, 6:26 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday urged her colleagues to approve the franchise bid of three power distribution utilities in Leyte, Romblon, and Negros Occidental to ensure power demand and prevent outages amid continued rising heat indices due to the El Niño phenomenon. These utilities… Read More
Completion of Manila Post Office rehab seen in 2026
May 1, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – The rehabilitation of the iconic Manila Central Post Office will start this year, starting with bidding for an architecture and engineering study on reviving the structure gutted by fire last year. Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the detailed architectural and engineering design… Read More
DOLE marks foundation of workers rights as Labor Code turns 50
May 1, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) commemorates the signing of the Labor Code of the Philippines 50 years ago which serves as the foundation of Filipino workers’ rights and industrial peace. In a news release on Wednesday, DOLE said the Labor Code “not only promotes… Read More
Lone bettor from QC bags P103-M Ultra Lotto pot
May 1, 2024, 3:47 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Quezon City is the newest multi-millionaire after hitting all the six-number combinations of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 drawn on Tuesday night. In a statement on Wednesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner placed his bet from Fishers’ Mall… Read More
Comelec sets probe, cancels Pichay's COC in '22 polls
May 1, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled the certificate of candidacy (COC) of former Surigao del Sur Rep. Prospero Pichay Jr. for the May 2022 national and local elections (NLE). In a resolution dated April 30, the seven-man panel granted the Motion for Reconsideration filed… Read More
DSWD commits to protect working force, combat child labor
May 1, 2024, 3:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to protect the welfare and well-being of the country’s labor force and to combat child labor. “Labor Day not only signifies the contributions of workers but also underscores our collective… Read More
Illegal to fire employees with HIV – SC
May 1, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court ruled that it is illegal to fire an employee for testing positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In a decision penned by Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa, the High Court's Third Division ruled that a former overseas Filipino worker's dismissal from… Read More
Kennon Road now open to light vehicles
May 1, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday announced that Kennon Road in Benguet province has been reopened to traffic. In an advisory, the DPWH-Cordillera said the road section Camp 6 in Tuba is open to light vehicles only. It added that an alternating-one-way… Read More
LTO summons driver, owner of bus in QC road mishap
May 1, 2024, 3:16 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the driver and the owner of a passenger bus that allegedly lost its brake and plowed through several motorcycles and a van, killing persons and injuring 11 others. In a statement on Wednesday, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza… Read More
Senators pay tribute to workers, vow to push more pro-labor measures
May 1, 2024, 3:07 pm
MANILA – Senators on Wednesday vowed to continue upholding the welfare of workers and provide more opportunities as they honor the Filipino workforce on Laboy Day. "We in the Senate stand with every Filipino worker in fighting for their rights, from better wages to safer workplaces," Senate… Read More
Marcos: ERC suspends spot market to tame electricity price hike
May 1, 2024, 2:08 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) would temporarily suspend the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) operation during a red alert notice in the country’s power grids to tame the rising prices of electricity. In a speech in… Read More
VP Sara salutes 'modern-day' heroes for hard work, dedication
May 1, 2024, 1:59 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte on Wednesday, Labor Day, lauded the dedication and hard work of so-called modern-day heroes. "Saludo kami sa hindi matatawarang sipag at dedikasyon ninyo. Ang bawat araw ninyong pagsusumikap ay aming gabay tungo sa landas ng… Read More
Marcos orders review of regional minimum wage rates
May 1, 2024, 11:23 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) to review the minimum wage rates in their respective regions as the country marks the 122nd Labor Day on Wednesday. In a speech in Malacañang for the Labor Day rites, Marcos asked… Read More
Balikatan training unfazed by presence of Chinese vessels
May 1, 2024, 9:57 am
MANILA – Naval participants in the just concluded multilateral maritime exercise were undaunted by the presence of Chinese vessels near the training area off Palawan province, Balikatan 2024 executive agent Col. Michael Logico said Tuesday. Around four of China's People's Liberation Army Navy… Read More
Daly City eyes tighter linkages with Quezon City
May 1, 2024, 8:46 am
SAN FRANCISCO – Sustaining decades-long ties, California’s multicultural city of Daly intends to forge closer linkages with Quezon City, its sister city in the Philippines. Talking to visiting Filipino journalists at her office on April 29 (San Francisco time), Daly City’s Filipino-American… Read More
PBBM honors working class, vows continued gov’t support
May 1, 2024, 8:28 am
MANILA – As the country pays tribute to the toil and sacrifices of workers on Labor Day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed to continue supporting the working class in their pursuit of improved working conditions and better life quality. In his message released by the Office of the… Read More
35 areas seen to reach ‘danger level’ heat index
May 1, 2024, 7:50 am
MANILA - At least 35 areas across the country are expected to experience danger level heat indices on Wednesday, the weather bureau warned. The highest is at 48°C in Pili, Camarines Sur while a 47°C heat index is expected over Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and 46°C in Aparri,… Read More
NTF-WPS scores latest Chinese harassment of PH ships in Panatag Shoal
May 1, 2024, 6:26 am
MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday condemned the latest incident of Chinese harassment which involved China Coast Guard (CCG) ships water cannoning Philippine vessels on their way to provide humanitarian assistance to Filipino fishermen in Panatag… Read More
