Parts of C5 Ortigas, Pasig Blvd. flyovers closed for repairs

MANILA: The southbound lanes of C5 Ortigas and Pasig Boulevard flyovers will be temporarily closed starting Maundy Thursday for the installation of new expansion joints.

In a social media post Wednesday night, the Department of Public Works and Highw…

NBI arrests 8 scammers posing as DBM personnel

MANILA: Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested on Tuesday eight individuals pretending to be officials and employees of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in an entrapment operation in Mandaluyong City.

The DBM, …

PBBM: Gov’t to work harder for BARMM dev’t

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday pledged that his administration would work harder to ensure peace and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

In his message for the 10th anniversary of the si…

‘Oplan Semana Santa’ tightens watch at Caraga’s border town

BUTUAN CITY: The Land Transportation Office in Trento, Agusan del Sur (LTO-Trento) has intensified the implementation of Oplan Semana Santa 2024 to ensure the safety of motorists and travelers throughout the Holy Week.

Trento is considered the gatewa…

Media groups belie Chinese MOFA claims of WPS coverage manipulation

MANILA: Media groups have belied the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s accusation that the journalists who covered the routine Philippine resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal were manipulating the materials they released to the public.

The Foreign Corresponde…

PCO, DBM execs among PH’s top women leading digital transformation

MANILA: Communications Undersecretary for Digital Media Services Emerald Ridao and Budget chief information officer Undersecretary Maria Francisca del Rosario have been included on the list of Filipino women recognized for leading the Philippines’ dig…

18K-strong joint forces enforcing Holy Week security in Calabarzon

CALAMBA CITY: The Police Regional Office in Calabarzon (PRO4A) has managed to muster an 18,135-strong contingent to enforce law and order in the five-province region during the Holy Week and the rest of the summer vacation.

Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lu…