DOTr, Landbank ink partnership on 6 transport projects MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (Land Bank) on Monday signed partnership on six different public transport-related projects.These projects are the pilot production testing for Automatic Fare Collection Systems (AFCS) on public transport, the North-South Commuter Railway Extension (NSCR-Ex) … Continue reading DOTr, Landbank ink partnership on 6 transport projects | #Philippines

RTVM coverage of Velasco election does not reflect PCOO’s stand MANILA – The Radio-Television Malacañang’s (RTVM) coverage of the election of Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as Speaker does not reflect the Presidential Communications Operations Office’s (PCOO) stand on the speakership row, a Palace official said Monday.In a statement, PCOO Assistant Secretary Kris Ablan said … Continue reading RTVM coverage of Velasco election does not reflect PCOO’s stand | #Philippines

GenSan pushes for stricter Covid-19 protocols among businesses GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The city government has stepped up monitoring on the compliance of business establishments to health and safety protocols after at least 16 workers of a shopping mall here were confirmed to have already contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Mayor Ronnel Rivera said Monday … Continue reading GenSan pushes for stricter Covid-19 protocols among businesses | #Philippines

Davao imposes earlier curfew hours, liquor ban DAVAO CITY – Amid the surge in coronavirus cases here, Mayor Sara Z. Duterte issued Monday an executive order enforcing longer curfew hours and reinstating the ban on liquor drinking in public places.Executive Order 55 imposes a curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. everyday beginning October 15 … Continue reading Davao imposes earlier curfew hours, liquor ban | #Philippines

PRRD wants 2021 budget to be sole topic of special session MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte wants the proposed PHP4.5-trillion national budget for 2021 to be the sole topic of discussions when the House of Representatives holds its special session from Oct. 13 to 16.In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte … Continue reading PRRD wants 2021 budget to be sole topic of special session | #Philippines

2 teens wanted for rape fall in Caraga BUTUAN CITY – The police have arrested two teenage rape suspects in separate operations conducted by Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) operatives, an official said Monday. Capt. Dorothy Tumulak, PRO-13 public information officer, identified the arrested suspects as 19-year-old Junrey Salimbot, and Brian Claro, 18.Tumulak said Salimbo … Continue reading 2 teens wanted for rape fall in Caraga | #Philippines

Schools in Catarman, N. Samar get new printers TACLOBAN CITY – At least 11 public schools in Catarman, Northern Samar have received brand new printers from the local government to boost the production of self-learning modules.   “We have distributed a total of 19 brand new professional laser-quality printers, each with 10 cartridges of optimum toners. This … Continue reading Schools in Catarman, N. Samar get new printers | #Philippines

626.3K Leyte residents eyed for PhilSys pre-registration TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority is eyeing to pre-register 626,294 individuals in Leyte province for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). Targeted for the pre-registration in the province are poor adult individuals as identified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.  The activity has officially started on Monday, … Continue reading 626.3K Leyte residents eyed for PhilSys pre-registration | #Philippines

DSWD augments LGUs’ stockpile amid typhoon season MANILA – Even with the ongoing public health crisis, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it made sure to secure the emergency response capacity of local government units (LGUs) nationwide.A total of 2,081,469 family food packs (FPPs) were distributed nationwide, according to DSWD’s … Continue reading DSWD augments LGUs’ stockpile amid typhoon season | #Philippines

Reforming pension system will ensure fiscal stability: Go MANILA – The old pension system for men in uniform should be improved to ensure the country's fiscal stability, Senator Christopher Bong Go said on Monday.In a manifestation, Go pushed for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1419, a measure which aims to maintain financial flexibility on … Continue reading Reforming pension system will ensure fiscal stability: Go | #Philippines

213 new Covid-19 recoveries among overseas Pinoys: DFA MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday reported 217 new recoveries among Filipinos abroad, pushing the overall tally of recovered cases to 7,136.In its latest case bulletin, the DFA also tallied 213 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections and one new death.These figures bring … Continue reading 213 new Covid-19 recoveries among overseas Pinoys: DFA | #Philippines

Pangasinan assists MSMEs, promotes local products URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – The provincial government has launched the ‘Pamanang Yaman, Produktong Pangasinan’ project that aims to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and promote native products.  In an interview on Monday, Ma. Luisa Elduayan, Provincial Tourism, and Cultural Affairs officer, said the launching is part of … Continue reading Pangasinan assists MSMEs, promotes local products | #Philippines

PSEi rises, peso slips on political factors MANILA – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished the week’s first trading day up, but the peso depreciated against the US dollar, partly due to the political bickering in the House of Representatives.   The main equities index rose by 0.09 percent, or 5.44 points, to 5,937.05 points. All Shares … Continue reading PSEi rises, peso slips on political factors | #Philippines

Coffee growing thrives in NegOcc town BACOLOD CITY – A group of coffee growers in Murcia town, Negros Occidental continues to aim for sustainable production amid a thriving enterprise that has brought them national recognition. The Minoyan Murcia Marginal Coffee Growers or M3CG, comprised of 56 smallholder farmers, with assistance from the Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas … Continue reading Coffee growing thrives in NegOcc town | #Philippines

2 more BIFF combatants yield in Maguindanao CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Two more "disgruntled" combatants of the Daesh-inspired Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have yielded to authorities in General Salipada K. Pendatun (GSKP), Maguindanao on Sunday and vowed never to take up arms against the government again.Major. Gen. Juvymax R. Uy, commander of the Army’s … Continue reading 2 more BIFF combatants yield in Maguindanao | #Philippines