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Bacolod City prepares contingency plan for PUV consolidation deadline

Bacolod City prepares contingency plan for PUV consolidation deadline

Source: Sun.Star Network Online BACOLOD CITY - Consolidated transport groups here assured the city government that all their units registered with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) through provisional authorities would be deployed in case non-consolidated groups hold a strike after the April 30 deadline. The city

5 Dawlah Islamiyah members killed in Lanao Norte

5 Dawlah Islamiyah members killed in Lanao Norte

Source: MindaNews CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 30 April) -- Government troops engaged members of the Dawlah Islamiyah under their new leader in a series of encounters Monday in Lanao del Norte, killing five of the militants, an Army official said. Major Mark James Mira, chief of the 6th Infantry Division

As temperatures rise, Cebu laborers demand 'heat breaks,' safer work environment

As temperatures rise, Cebu laborers demand 'heat breaks,' safer work environment

Source: Rappler CEBU, Philippines - Labor groups in Cebu challenged the national government to push for economic and eco-friendly solutions amid rising heat levels that continue to put workers at risk. Jaime Paglinawan, chairperson of Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo sa Sugbo-Kilusang Mayo Uno (AMA Sugbo-KMU), urged the Department of Labor

Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal

Source: CNA BEIJING: The Philippines on Tuesday (Apr 30) accused China's coast guard of harassment and damaging one of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea, and rejected Beijing's position that it had expelled two vessels from the hotly contested shoal. The

Taxi driver arrested for charging fixed rate in Davao

Taxi driver arrested for charging fixed rate in Davao

Source: MindaNews DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 April) - A taxi driver who picked up a passenger from Davao International Airport was arrested at 6:10 p.m. on Monday for charging a fixed rate of P1,500 from Davao International Airport despite a warning from the local government to use

Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette BEIJING/MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Tuesday accused China's coast guard of harassment and damaging one of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea, and rejected Beijing's position that it had expelled two vessels from the hotly

Philippines, get ready for Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios' visit this May

Philippines, get ready for Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios' visit this May

Source: The Star MANILA: Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios will visit the Philippines from May 1 to 6, the international pageant organisation announced on social media before midnight on April 29. "We are thrilled to announce our visit to Philippines. A land of breathtaking landscape, rich culture and friendly