‘Police intern’ robs pawnshop
MANILA, Philippines — A man was arrested after he posed as a police intern and robbed a pawnshop in Valenzuela City on Thursday, police reported yesterday.
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90-day license suspension meted out vs taxi driver for charging P10k to tourist
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issued a 90-day preventive suspension on a taxi driver's license after being exposed in a now viral video for charging a P10,000 fare to a foreign tourist at an airport.
Metro Manila LGUs deny they owe MMDA P1.009B in unpaid dues
THE books of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) show it supposedly has more than P1 billion in total receivables from 16 cities and one municipality comprising the National Capital Region.
Press Release - Corruption likely to stay unless gov't implements full digitalization—Gatchalian
Corruption is likely to remain a problem in public transactions unless the government implements full digitalization of its services, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
Fishers urge UN climate rapporteur to back calls for reclamation ban, 'loss and damage' compensation
MANILA, Philippines — A fisherfolk group has urged a United Nations special rapporteur to echo its calls to the Philippine government to ban destructive reclamation projects and to offer “loss and damage” compensation to fishers affected by corporation-induced environmental degradation.
House panel to probe vape label for 'massive' tax evasion, fraud
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 11) — The House Ways and Means Committee will investigate vape label Flava for possible tax evasion and fraud after a warehouse raid uncovered illegally imported e-cigarettes worth ₱1.43 billion, with an estimated ₱728 million in evaded taxes.
UN rep briefed on PH climate program
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Manalo has presented to the United Nations (UN) special rapporteur on human rights the Marcos administration's rights-based climate change mitigation programs.
Philippines welcomes visit of UN Special Rapporteur
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials welcomed United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Ian Fry, as he embarked on a 10-day official country visit.