PH, UK sign treaty on the transfer of sentenced persons
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 26) — The Philippines and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a treaty on the transfer of sentenced persons.
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MIAA: New Year airport shutdown unlikely to repeat
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 26) —The operator of the country's main gateway assured the public that the technical mishap and power outage that resulted in an airport nightmare on New Year's Day is unlikely to repeat during the 'Undas' holiday.
DMW ready to give cash-aid to OFWs returning due to Israel-Hamas war
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 26) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday said it is ready to provide at least P50,000 in cash assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated due to the continuing Isarel-Hamas conflict.
Excavation in Metro roads to be suspended next month
EXCAVATION activities on all national and city roads in the National Capital Region will be temporarily suspended next month until the first week of January next year due to the onset of the holiday season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said yesterday.
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas number coding back in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The number coding scheme imposed on major roads in Metro Manila before the COVID-19 pandemic will be reinstated anytime soon, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Undas 2023: Cemetery schedules, guidelines in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of All Saints’ Day on Wednesday November 1, local governments in Metro Manila issued advisories to ensure public order and the safety of Filipinos who are expected to flock to cemeteries to observe the annual event.
Ex-DOH Sec. Garin: No realignment of funds for Dengvaxia procurement
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 26) — Former Department of Health (DOH) chief and now Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin said no public funds were realigned for the implementation of the controversial dengue immunization program in public schools during the Aquino administration.
PCSO to release ₱12M to lotto winner with damaged ticket
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 26) — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday vowed to release the ₱12-million prize to lottery winner Antonio Mendoza, whose ticket was partially burned.