Allowing motorcycle taxis will save jobs: Recto MANILA – Government should allow motorcycle taxis back on the streets to expand the transport options of millions and restore the livelihood of tens of thousands, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said on Sunday.“This is one job-creating public service that will not cost the government a single … Continue reading Allowing motorcycle taxis will save jobs: Recto | #Philippines

Repatriated OFWs urged to avail of free tech-voc schooling MANILA – Repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who wish to acquire new practical skills have been encouraged to avail of government’s tuition-free technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs.“They may freely enroll in state-run or accredited private TVET schools without having to pay for any tuition … Continue reading Repatriated OFWs urged to avail of free tech-voc schooling | #Philippines

FB takes down 3 bogus accounts using PNP chief’s name MANILA – Upon request of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Facebook has disabled three “poser” accounts illegally assuming the identity of PNP chief Gen. Camilo P. Cascolan to swindle money.In a statement on Sunday, PNP spokesperson Col. Ysmael Yu said the police cybercrime investigators traced … Continue reading FB takes down 3 bogus accounts using PNP chief’s name | #Philippines

Army mulls filing cases vs. NPA for burning vehicles in MisOr CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The military is planning to file charges against the New People’s Army (NPA) over the recent burning of civilian-owned vehicles in Claveria and Balingasag towns in Misamis Oriental.Lt. Col. Ricky Canatoy, commanding officer of the Army’s 58th Infantry Battalion … Continue reading Army mulls filing cases vs. NPA for burning vehicles in MisOr | #Philippines

Drilon proposes holding of special session from Nov. 9 to 13 MANILA – To guarantee the approval of the proposed PHP4.5 trillion national budget for 2021 on time, Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon proposed the holding of a special session from Nov. 9 to 13.Drilon urged President Rodrigo R. Duterte to call for a … Continue reading Drilon proposes holding of special session from Nov. 9 to 13 | #Philippines

Kapampangans start to feel like Christmas despite Covid-19 threat CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The spirit of the yuletide season started to come alive in this city, dubbed as the Christmas capital of the Philippines, amid the continuing concern on coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). With still 74 days before Christmas, one can begin to feel … Continue reading Kapampangans start to feel like Christmas despite Covid-19 threat | #Philippines

Filipino workers in Canada receive recovery aid MANILA – The Canadian government has extended its coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recovery assistance to Filipinos who are temporarily working in the North American country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Sunday.In a report to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office … Continue reading Filipino workers in Canada receive recovery aid | #Philippines

Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning MANILA – Though around 59 percent of more than 22 million learners enrolled in public schools are using printed self-learning modules (SLMs) for distance learning, Senator Win Gatchalian said learning through television-based instruction is a big help in teaching more difficult and complicated subjects.During the first day of classes, … Continue reading Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning | #Philippines

Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning MANILA – Though around 59 percent of more than 22 million learners enrolled in public schools are using printed self-learning modules (SLMs) for distance learning, Senator Win Gatchalian said learning through television-based instruction is a big help in teaching more difficult and complicated subjects.During the first day of classes, … Continue reading Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning | #Philippines

Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning MANILA – Though around 59 percent of more than 22 million learners enrolled in public schools are using printed self-learning modules (SLMs) for distance learning, Senator Win Gatchalian said learning through television-based instruction is a big help in teaching more difficult and complicated subjects.During the first day of classes, … Continue reading Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning | #Philippines

Suspects in killing of 4 family members in NoCot nabbed PIKIT, North Cotabato – Joint operatives of the local police, military, and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) resulted in the arrest on Saturday afternoon of three of four suspects linked to the recent killing of four family members and wounding of four others in … Continue reading Suspects in killing of 4 family members in NoCot nabbed | #Philippines

Army recovers unexploded ordnances in North Cotabato village CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Military officials in North Cotabato have lauded the alertness of villagers and their prompt reporting to authorities about the discovery of three live unexploded ordnances Saturday in Kabacan town.  “We really appreciate the move of villagers for immediately reporting to our troops on the … Continue reading Army recovers unexploded ordnances in North Cotabato village | #Philippines

NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment COTABATO CITY – North Cotabato has opened another major isolation facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, Governor Nancy Catamco announced on Sunday.  Catamco personally inspected on Saturday the health facility situated at the compound of the M’lang District Hospital located at Barangay Poblacion of M’lang town.  The new … Continue reading NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment | #Philippines

NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment COTABATO CITY – North Cotabato has opened another major isolation facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, Governor Nancy Catamco announced on Sunday.  Catamco personally inspected on Saturday the health facility situated at the compound of the M’lang District Hospital located at Barangay Poblacion of M’lang town.  The new … Continue reading NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment | #Philippines

NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment COTABATO CITY – North Cotabato has opened another major isolation facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, Governor Nancy Catamco announced on Sunday.  Catamco personally inspected on Saturday the health facility situated at the compound of the M’lang District Hospital located at Barangay Poblacion of M’lang town.  The new … Continue reading NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment | #Philippines