Zamboanga peninsula workers to get pay hike
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Zamboanga peninsula are getting an increase in their daily take-home pay.
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Negros Oriental special poll: Filing of COCs extended
MANILA, Philippines — The deadline for filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the special election to fill the vacancy arising from the expulsion of Arnolfo Teves Jr. as Negros Oriental third district representative has been extended.
New barangay chief, councilman shot dead
MANILA, Philippines — A newly elected village chief in Panabo City in Davao del Norte and a barangay council member in Antipas, Cotabato were killed in gun attacks yesterday.
MMDA sets higher fines vs EDSA bus lane violators starting Nov. 13
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 6) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday said it will enforce higher fines on unauthorized vehicles passing through the EDSA bus carousel lane starting Nov. 13.
Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta set to visit PH on Friday, Nov 10 – Presidential Communications Office
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is set to visit the Philippines on November 10, Friday, to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Timor-Leste.
Globalization evident in PBA
The various countries represented by the PBA’s 12 imports in the Commissioner’s Cup this season reflects the globalization of basketball with FIBA’s initiatives to grow the game world-wide clearly bearing fruit. The PBA had never rolled out an import cast that is as diverse. And this development comes at the heels of the FIBA World Cup where the Philippines was the primary host.
Hefty fines for EDSA bus lane violators start November 13
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose stiffer fines on motorists who are not authorized to use the EDSA Carousel exclusive for buses.
Pump prices down
MANILA, Philippines — Local oil companies are slashing pump prices today, including a more than P1 price rollback for diesel and kerosene.