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LTFRB reminds PUV drivers on student fare discount

MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to grant students a 20-percent fare discount when classes start on Monday. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada...

Duterte eyes purchasing Bell choppers from SoKor

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday the Philippine government is considering the purchase of Bell helicopters from South Korea to boost the capability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. “I went...

PCSO provides P643-M medical aid to over 33K patients in April

MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has extended PHP643 million worth of medical assistance to 33,032 patients in April. “The PHP643 million is 25.53 percent increase in spending and 26.16 percent...

Aquino, 46 others expected to attend Dengvaxia probe Monday

MANILA -- Former president Benigno Aquino III, two former Cabinet officials, and several former and incumbent officials of the Department of Health (DOH) are expected to appear on Monday before the Department...

DOJ urged to take over estafa raps vs. Okada

MANILA -- Okada Manila hotel operator, Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI), has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take over the investigation into the leakage of documents in the...

Coast Guard suspends Zamboanga-Basilan boat trips

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has suspended all boat trips from this city to Basilan and vice versa due to inclement weather brought about by a Low-Pressure Area (LPA). Lt....

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