Car sales up by 7% in November
MANILA: Car sales went up by 7.6 percent in November, according to a report released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
The joint report released on Tuesday showe…
Continued health protocols urged amid Covid, walking pneumonia scare
MANILA: The head of the Department of Health’s Regional Epidemiological Surveillance Unit in Central Visayas (RESU-7) reminded the public to continue observing health protocols amid the enduring threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and walkin…
Sea voyages in C. Visayas resume as weather condition improves
MANILA: All voyages for bigger vessels in Central Visayas are back to normal on Tuesday after the Philippine Coast Guard-Cebu Station issued notice to mariners (NOTAM) lifting the suspension of trips due to improvement in weather condition.
PCG-Cebu …
MMDA, ride-hailing firms hold ‘ticket or treat’ in QC
MANILA: In the spirit of Christmas, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with ride-hailing firms Angkas and Joyride Philippines, gave away grocery packs to motorcycle riders at two locations in Quezon City.
MMDA acting chair…
BI expels S. Korean fugitive wanted for sex crimes
MANILA: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a South Korean man wanted by authorities in Seoul for sex crimes.
In a statement Tuesday, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Go Taiyoung, 44, has been ordered expelled by the BI in 2…
Ilocos Norte dads approve 20K performance bonus for capitol workers
LAOAG CITY: Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Tuesday approved the grant of a PHP20,000 performance bonus to more than 900 capitol workers, expected to be released next week.
Provincial board member Donald Nicolas, committee on appropriation…
Solon seeks probe into PH’s readiness vs. respiratory illness surge
MANILA: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a resolution seeking to know the country’s preparation in case of global rise of respiratory illness and surge of other diseases.
Under his Senate Resolution (SR) No. 874, Villanueva noted that…