Gatchalian said the government should consider encouraging some businesses to consider the benefits of the “Work From Home” law or the Telecommuting Act (Republic Act No. 11165) when the rehabilitation of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) starts in June. The senator said that while he...
CONNER, Apayao – Two hog buyers were killed and their three companions were injured when their jeepney loaded with 18 heads of pigs plunged into a 10-meter-deep ravine in Barangay Lenneng here on Monday morning, May 26. Police Staff Sgt. Makin, Conner police station investigator, identified the...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A driver and his 16 passengers were injured in a jeepney crash in Barangay Nagyubuyuban here on Saturday night, May 24. Police identified the injured as Chiquito Alisen, 45, driver, and passengers Edgar Vecino, Daisy Espinueva, Fred Pena, Emily Dingwas, Lourdes...
BACOLOD CITY – A 37-year-old Indian involved in the tragic accident in Barangay Alangilan here on Good Friday last month has posted a second bail of P500,000, following the issuance of an arrest warrant on May 16. According to Police Major Joeil Reclamado, head of Police Station 5, Jarpreet...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) inspected the rehabilitation of a key highway and bridge project linking Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, May 22. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and ADB Vice-President Scott Morris led...
Three persons were killed in a collision between a bus and a tricycle on the national highway in Barangay San Pablo, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur before dawn today, Thursday, May 22. Police Lt. Roger Retreta, Santo Domingo deputy chief of police, identified the victims as tricycle driver Claro V....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Two drivers were killed and 16 passengers were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and 10-wheel truck loaded with ice on the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Balangibang, Polangui town, Albay province, on Tuesday afternoon, May 20. Police Lt. Col. Maria Luisa "Malu"...
BACOLOD CITY - Eleven people, including five minors, were injured after a passenger jeepney crashed in Sitio Mambucano, Barangay Cabatangan, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Monday morning, May 19. Police Major Rhazl Jim Jocson, deputy chief of the Talisay City Police Station, said the jeepney...
ILOILO CITY – Four people were killed and 11 were injured in two road crashes in the provinces of Aklan and Antique on Monday morning, May 19. Three of the four fatalities were in New Washington town in Aklan. The victims were identified as Dr. Beonify dela Cruz Opinion, a teacher at Aklan State...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has institutionalized the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle waste in asphalt mixtures as a standard for national road construction to enhance pavement durability and promote sustainable infrastructure. This follows the...
BACOLOD CITY – Three laborers were killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a truck in Crossing Cabanyohan, Barangay Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Saturday night, May 17. Police Lt. Col. Roberto Indiape Jr., Kabankalan police chief, identified the victims as Rico, 26;...
The family of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer who was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) two weeks ago disclosed that the bus driver responsible for the incident has been released from detention after posting bail. Teodoro Merjan, driver of a...
