PBBM, US lawmakers tackle geopolitical issues, economic ties

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday discussed with the United States (US) congressional delegation, led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the economic relations of and the geopolitical challenges faced by Manila and Washington.

Part of …

DOH Eastern Visayas reports 5 suspected pertussis cases

TACLOBAN: The Department of Health regional office here has asked local health offices to heighten surveillance and monitoring against pertussis, with five suspected cases of this highly contagious respiratory tract infection in the region.

The DOH r…

LTO to release plastic license cards after Holy Week

MANILA: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has scheduled the issuance of plastic license cards to motorists after the Holy Week following the lifting of the injunction order by the Court of Appeals (CA).

In a statement on Tuesday, LTO chief Assista…

Expanding motorcycle taxi beyond NCR requires rules for regions

MANILA: A lawmaker on Tuesday said expanding the motorcycle taxi pilot study beyond Metro Manila would require different conditions and rules for the regions.

Quezon Rep. Reynante Arrogancia, vice-chair of the House Committee on Transportation, said …

Overnight power outages hit Bacolod City, adjacent areas

BACOLOD: Tripping of the transmission lines of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) led to massive power interruptions in most parts of Bacolod and the neighboring localities past midni…

Manila Water implements ‘pressure regulation’ starting April 16

ANTIPOLO: Beginning April 16, Manila Water (MW) allocation will be reduced in anticipation of lower reservoir levels due to the El Niño dry spell.

Raymond Maymay, MW corporate communications manager, told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday that th…

Major bus firm workforce to learn various skills from TESDA

BACOLOD: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Western Visayas (TESDA-6) will provide training and conduct national competency assessments for the workforce of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), operator of the fleet of Ceres Liner buses….