MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — An election lawyer has said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) should not continue with its plan to implement internet voting for the overseas absentee voting (OAV) in…
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DOLE hopes more firms will adopt flexi-work arrangement for their employees to be able to cope with daily traffic
MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is hoping that more companies will adopt the flexible work arrangement for their employees to cope with the daily traffic…
Stranded passengers due to ‘Ineng’ now down to 109
MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — With typhoon “Ineng” slowly but steadily moving out of the country, the number of seagoing passengers stranded has now dropped to just 109, the Philippine Coast Guard…
NEDA Oks Roadmap for Transport Infra Development to address traffic problems – MMDA
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Aug, 23 (PNA) — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) released early approval of Metro Manila’s road map for transport infrastructure development until 2030, to…
Senators to BOC: “Explain directive to open Balikbayan boxes”
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) – Senators on Sunday asked the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to explain its new regulation to randomly open the balikbayan boxes particularly those sent…
Three Constitutional offices gets budget boosts in 2016
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, August 21 (PNA) — Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo on Friday said he backed Malacañang’s strategy to reinforce the Office of the Ombudsman, the Sandiganbayan and the…
CA justice inhibits from Harbour Center Port Terminal case
MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — One of the magistrates of the Court of Appeals (CA) handling the complaint filed by businessman Reghis Romero and the Harbour Center Port Terminal Incorporated has inhibited…
PCG: 46 passengers still stranded in ports since Thursday night
MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday recorded a total of 46 seagoing passengers stranded in ports due to rough sea condition caused by typhoon “Ineng.” This…
Comelec sets guidelines for dominant majority, minority political parties
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has come up with guidelines on how to determine political parties that will be accredited as dominant majority…
Cancelled flights due to typhoon “Ineng” now at 23
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — The number of domestic flights cancelled due to effects of typhoon “Ineng” rose to 23 on Friday. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)…
Typhoon “Ineng” maintains strength as it moves slowly over Balintang Channel
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — Typhoon “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it continues to move slowly over Balintang Channel, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
Catholic prelate not in favor of opening OFWs’ balikbayan boxes
MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — A Catholic prelate is not in favor of the action of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in opening balikbayan boxes of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Bishop Ruperto…
De Lima worries on effect of SC’s grant of bail to Enrile on former President Arroyo’s petition for bail
By Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima is worrying on the possible effect of the Supreme Court’s (SC) grant of…
All appropriate agencies working to help residents affected by ‘Ineng’ –Palace
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) – Malacanang assured on Friday that all concerned agencies are working hard to ensure the safety and welfare of the residents affected by typhoon…
Typhoon “Ineng” grounds 2 more flights; record now at 25
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) — Domestic flights cancelled due to bad weather brought by typhoon “Ineng” are now at 25 as of Friday, 7:45 pm, the Manila International…