More than 57,000 train passengers have so far benefitted from the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) free ride program for authorized persons outside of residence or APORs who have already received their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shots. (Mark Balmores / File Photo / MANILA BULLETIN) DOTr...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) through the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) began on Tuesday, Aug. 3 the distribution of free food and beverage packs for vaccinated passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). (Photo from MIAA) To avail of the free food packs,...
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) move to consider slashing the tariff on corn imports coming from non-ASEAN countries was lambasted by a group of farmers. In a statement, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said that DA’s initiative was ill-timed, considering that the peak harvest season...
The government will offer free rides on Metro Manila's major railway systems as an incentive to passengers--specifically Authorized Persons Outside of Residence, or APORs--who have already been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary...
How Antonino Roman III has become a viral sensation There’s an uproar now on TikTok. Antonino “Tony” Roman III—a lawyer with postgraduate degrees and certificates from Columbia University, Harvard University, and the University of Cambridge, and a licensed law...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said it will ensure the speedy processing for the turnover of the different rewards promised to Filipino Olympic Gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) ARTA Director-General Jeremiah Belgica made the statement following reports of many businesses pledging...
Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo believes a sports hero like Hidilyn Diaz who has given Filipinos a reason to celebrate in the face of natural and public health devastations should be allowed to fully enjoy the fruits of their labor. Hidilyn Diaz To do this, Castelo has filed...
The law that would extend free legal aid to uniformed personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police should provide strict guidelines to guarantee that only the innocent will be benefitted. Justice Scale Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles said he fully...
Department of Information and Communications Technology The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has activated additional “Free Wi-Fi for All” Internet access points across various locations in Pangasinan. The free Internet access points were deployed at Lingayen...
The rewards and perks keep on pouring for Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, with the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) awarding the weightlifter free train rides for life. In its Facebook post, the LRMC extended its congratulations to Diaz following her historic gold medal finish at the Tokyo...
Iloilo 1st District Representative Janette Garin on Monday, July 26 expressed hope President Duterte will move to make COVID-19 testing free or at least affordable for the people. Garin, a former health secretary, aired her expectation as Duterte addresses the nation in his last State of the Nation...
"It's a free country." President Rodrigo Duterte attends Senator Manny Pacquiao’s 38th birthday celebration at the KCC Mall Events & Convention Center in General Santos City on December 17, 2016. (Malacañang) With this statement, Malacañang seemed unperturbed by Senator Manny Pacquiao's...
