MMDA belittles Manibela strike anew
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) belittled anew Manibela’s transport strike yesterday, saying it had “no effect” on public transportation.
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Road closures set in Manila for Independence Day rites
MANILA, Philippines — Some roads in Manila would be closed to give way to the celebration of the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence on June 12, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday.
China maritime forces harass Philippine scientists anew
MANILA, Philippines — At least two cases of Chinese harassment at sea have been reported by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – one involving disruption of a scientific research activity in the vicinity of Escoda Shoal, and the other an attempt to block the medical evacuation of a sick soldier from the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
Priest in Tondo church row suspended
MANILA, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Manila on Wednesday suspended a priest reportedly involved in an altercation with a bishop inside a church in Tondo, Manila.
‘Leader of police kidnap gang identified’
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino posing as an officer of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping of two Chinese in Pasay reportedly perpetrated by members of the Philippine National Police, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil disclosed yesterday.
DOT hails proposed inclusion in Chocolate Hills board
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) commended lawmakers’ proposal to include the agency on the Protected Area Management Board of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument.
PAMI wants Magna Carta changes
MANILA, Philippines — A group of maritime schools is appealing to President Marcos to reject some provisions of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers that it deemed unconstitutional.
Owner of pickup truck caught on EDSA busway identified
MANILA, Philippines — The owner of a pickup truck caught using the EDSA busway on May 26 has been identified and will be issued a show-cause order by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).