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7 new players eye proposed expanded motorcycle taxi pilot run –LTO

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday said at least seven new players have expressed intent to enter the country’s motorcycle taxi industry as government plans to expand the ongoing pilot study program. Under the program, only three players are allowed to operate a motorcycle taxi service: Angkas, MOVE IT, and JoyRide. LTO chief Vigor […]
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Gatchalian seeks probe on Pasay POGO hub

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought a Senate investigation into the recently raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Pasay City where an alleged torture chamber was discovered. “I filed a resolution to investigate the Pasay City raid. Hopefully, this will be tackled within the week by the committee,” Gatchalian said in a Monday statement. […]
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EDSA bus lane violators to face stiffer fines starting Nov. 13 –MMDA

Private motorists who will use the EDSA bus lane will face stiffer penalties of up to P30,000 starting November 13, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday. The Metro Manila Council (MMC) earlier approved a resolution increasing the penalty for those who will use the exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane along EDSA. […]
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AFP, NSA deny destabilization plot as AFP chief was misquoted

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año both denied there were destabilization plots against the current administration, adding that AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr.’s speech last Friday had been misquoted. In a Saturday statement, AFP Spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar denied the existence of destabilization plots and said […]
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Zubiri, Romualdez see ‘smooth implementation’ of PH-Japan security pact

Congressional leaders on Saturday expressed confidence that the Philippines’ planned reciprocal access agreement (RAA) with Japan will be implemented smoothly.  Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave such responses when asked if the RAA, which officials said would be akin to the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, could […]
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Pasay City police chief, 26 of his men relieved over POGO hub near station

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine National Police (PNP) relieved the Pasay City Police chief and 26 of his men for allowing Philippine Offshore Gaining Operations (POGO) POGO hub nnear a police sub-station. Col. Jean Fajardo, PNP Public Affairs Office chief, said the removal of PCol. Froilan Uy was approved by BGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., head […]
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Comelec not filing raps vs. teachers who backed out of BSKE, Garcia clarifies

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia on Friday clarified that they will not pursue criminal charges against teachers who backed out of election duty at the last minute, but only against individuals who allegedly harassed them. “We are not inclined to file appropriate criminal cases against our teachers, but definitely in the next few […]
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Philippines accuses China of intruding into its waters

A Philippine Coast Guard ship is seen surrounded by Chinese maritime militia vessels and a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. (Reuters/Adrian Portugal) MANILA (Updated 12:57 p.m.) — The Philippine foreign ministry on Thursday accused China of intruding […]
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PNP: Undas 2023 generally peaceful; 3M visited cemeteries

The observance of All Saints’ Day or Undas was generally peaceful on Wednesday despite some people still bringing prohibited items to the cemeteries, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon public briefing, PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said the common confiscated items were lighters, cigarettes, and liquors. “Kahapon […]
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