30K 'Angkas' riders to get SSS coverage
MORE than 30,000 ride-hailing motorcycle riders in at least three urban areas in the Philippines will soon be covered by the Social Security System (SSS) benefits and insurance protection.
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Tolentino quits PDP; cites differences on WPS stance
SENATE majority leader Francis Tolentino has resigned as member of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) due to what he described as “significant differences” on his and the party’s foreign policy direction, particularly on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue.
No PUVMP consolidation extension, LTFRB insists
MANILA, Philippines — The public utility vehicle modernization program’s franchise consolidation deadline will not be extended despite a Senate resolution calling for the suspension of the PUVMP implementation, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
September 2 declared holiday in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Malacañang has declared Sept. 2 as a special non-working day in Baguio to mark the city’s 115th Charter Anniversary.
Baste dared to charge Davao region cop chief
MANILA, Philippines — Davao region police director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III yesterday dared Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte to file perjury charges against him if the mayor could show proof that he lied.
Tolentino quits PDP over West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Citing conflicting positions on issues particularly on the West Philippine Sea, Sen. Francis Tolentino has resigned from the Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP), the political party of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is widely acknowledged as a staunch supporter of Beijing.
Walang Pasok: September 2 declared special non-working holiday in Baguio City
BAGUIO CITY — Malacañang declared Sept. 2, 2024, a Monday, as a special non-working holiday in Baguio City in celebration of the city’s 115th Charter anniversary on September 1, which falls on a Sunday.
Marcos urged to realign NTF-ELCAC budget to social services
MANILA, Philippines — Minority lawmakers at the House of Representatives are once again pushing to realign the budget of the government's anti-insurgency task force to education and social welfare programs.