Wage hike order in Bicol up for review LEGAZPI CITY – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Bicol is set to review the wage increase order for workers that was approved early this year but which was not implemented as it fell short of the affirmation and publication requirements to be effective.Francia … Continue reading Wage hike order in Bicol up for review | #Philippines

Lapu-Lapu City slates travel fair to revive tourism LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The city government here launched on Monday a travel fair aimed at helping the tourism industry bounce back from losses due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).The Balik Turismo Travel Fair is happening this Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at … Continue reading Lapu-Lapu City slates travel fair to revive tourism | #Philippines

NegOr logs 2 recoveries, 4 new Covid-19 cases DUMAGUETE CITY – The province of Negros Oriental has logged two new recoveries from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and four new positive cases.Assistant Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion, health committee chair of the province’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), said … Continue reading NegOr logs 2 recoveries, 4 new Covid-19 cases | #Philippines

NegOr logs 2 recoveries, 4 new Covid-19 cases DUMAGUETE CITY – The province of Negros Oriental has logged two new recoveries from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and four new positive cases.Assistant Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion, health committee chair of the province’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), said … Continue reading NegOr logs 2 recoveries, 4 new Covid-19 cases | #Philippines

NegOr logs 2 recoveries, 4 new Covid-19 cases DUMAGUETE CITY – The province of Negros Oriental has logged two new recoveries from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and four new positive cases.Assistant Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion, health committee chair of the province’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), said … Continue reading NegOr logs 2 recoveries, 4 new Covid-19 cases | #Philippines

Palace grieves passing of ex-SC Justice Melancio-Herrera MANILA – Malacañang has mourned the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera.“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement on Monday.Roque hailed Herrera’s career, describing her as “the embodiment of judicial excellence”.“She topped … Continue reading Palace grieves passing of ex-SC Justice Melancio-Herrera | #Philippines

Palace grieves passing of ex-SC Justice Melancio-Herrera MANILA – Malacañang has mourned the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera.“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement on Monday.Roque hailed Herrera’s career, describing her as “the embodiment of judicial excellence”.“She topped … Continue reading Palace grieves passing of ex-SC Justice Melancio-Herrera | #Philippines

Palace grieves passing of ex-SC Justice Melancio-Herrera MANILA – Malacañang has mourned the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera.“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement on Monday.Roque hailed Herrera’s career, describing her as “the embodiment of judicial excellence”.“She topped … Continue reading Palace grieves passing of ex-SC Justice Melancio-Herrera | #Philippines

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

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