30 Metro Manila fires in first 11 days of 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection recorded at least 30 fires in Metro Manila during the first 11 days of 2024, a BFP official said yesterday.
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Cooler days: Baguio chills at 12.8 Celsius
MANILA, Philippines — The cold temperature in Baguio City persists, having reached 12.8 degrees Celsius yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Marcos flies to Brunei for Prince Abdul Mateen's wedding
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 13) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. surprisingly left for Brunei on Saturday evening to attend the royal wedding of Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen and his fiancee.
BI nabbed 128 foreign fugitives in 2023
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 14) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday said it arrested 128 foreign fugitives in 2023.
18 Pinoy seafarers onboard oil tanker seized by Iran safe, gov’t says
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 13) — The 18 Filipino seafarers onboard the oil tanker seized by Iran in the Gulf of Oman are safe and the Philippine government is working for their release, officials said on Saturday.
Pasig River urban development launched this week
MANILA, Philippines — Amid calls to improve the condition of the Pasig River, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is set to launch a project that would promote urban development for one of Metro Manila’s prime waterways, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday.
PH, Germany seek cooperation on employment of skilled Filipino workers
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 12) — The Philippines and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to cooperate in skills development and employment of Filipino workers.
PhilHealth hikes members’ premium contributions to 5% this year
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 12) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Friday said it will hike members’ premium contribution rate to 5% this year, from the previous 4%, in accordance with the Universal Healthcare Law.