Easterlies, amihan to bring rains across country — PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines — Two weather systems are expected to bring rains across the Philippines on Tuesday, January 14, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
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MMDA eyes 7 a.m.-4 p.m. work hours for government offices
MANILA, Philippines — Saying it would help “minimally improve” vehicular traffic along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila, an adjustment in working hours for national government offices is being proposed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to President Marcos. Based on the MMDA proposal, work period for state employees in Metro Manila should be adjusted an hour earlier or from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Meralco franchise approval eyed before end of 19th Congress
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva is hopeful the bill seeking to extend Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)’s legislative franchise will be approved before the end of the 19th Congress.
DA reduces price of RFA25 to P38/kilo ahead of MSRP implementation
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Thursday that the price of the 25% broken rice variety sold under the Department of Agriculture’s Rice-for-All program (RFA25) will be reduced from P40 to P38 per kilogram.
Satisfaction with Marcos Jr. , Sara at lowest since 2022 win
MANILA, Philippines — Public satisfaction with both President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte has dropped to its lowest since their tandem won by a landslide in the 2022 elections, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
Angat Dam reaches spilling level
(UPDATE) THE Angat Dam has breached its normal high water level (NHWL) of 212 meters, hitting the 214.54 m mark as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
Hunger rate at its highest since pandemic — SWS
MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipino households experiencing involuntary hunger has jumped to 25.9%, the highest since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davao City had worst traffic in Philippines, ranked 10th globally — 2024 Traffic Index
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City ranked as the most congested metropolitan area in the Philippines, with the slowest travel times, according to the 2024 Traffic Index.
Cole Is Right nambulaga sa 3YO Maiden race | Pang-Masa
MANILA, Philippines — Nabulaga ng Cole Is Right ang mga nakatunggali nang bigla itong sumulpot sa rektahan upang makuha ang panalo sa 3-Year-Old & Above Maiden race na nilarga sa Metro Turf, Malvar - Tanauan City, Batangas noong Linggo ng hapon.