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LTFRB eyes taxi fare hike

MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is considering an increase in taxi fares to enable operators to compete with ridesharing companies. LTFRB board member and spokesperson Aileen Lizada said...

Families affected by ‘Maring’ now 9,432

MANILA -- The number of families displaced by tropical depression "Maring", which made a landfall in Mauban, Quezon on Sept. 12, has now climbed to 9,432 families or 40,966 persons. This was disclosed...

Comelec spends P39-M for barangay, SK polls next month

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has so far spent about PHP39 million in preparation for the October 23 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the...

JBC opens application for Sandiganbayan, CA posts

MANILA -- The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has opened applications for the position of Sandiganbayan Associate Justice and Court of Appeals (CA) Associate Justice. This, after Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Alexander Gesmundo's appointment...

DENR, LGUs spearhead nationwide clean-up drive

MANILA -- Massive clean-up activities, dubbed as “Bayan Ko, Linis Ko” were held all over the country Sunday (September 17) for the National Clean Up Day organized by the Department of Environment...

Catholic bishops laud rescue of Fr. Chito

MANILA -- Catholic prelates on Sunday expressed gratitude to government forces for the rescue of Fr. Teresito “Chito” Suganob and another man held hostage by Islamic State-inspired Maute group in May. "Good news talaga. Nagpasalamat...

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