Jeepney Modernization Program pushes through; drivers, operators react

Posted on November 25, 2023

Members of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) and Manibela organized a five-day protest from November 20 to November 24, opposing the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

Venerating St. Vincent Liem: A Reminder of Faith and Integrity

Posted on November 24, 2023

Members of the Letran-Manila Community gather at the Colegio Chapel to commemorate the feast of one of its venerated alumnus, St. Vincent Liem de La Paz, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

PBBM seeks new ties with Starlink to boost PH internet

Posted on November 20, 2023

President Marcos is aiming for a new partnership with Elon Musk’s internet provider, Starlink, to further boost and address internet connectivity concerns in the Philippines.

Transport group PISTON sets another three-day nationwide strike

Posted on November 16, 2023

Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytors Nationwide (PISTON) intends to go on a three-day nationwide transport strike starting November 20, in protest of the impending December 31 deadline for consolidation applications under the public utility vehicle modernization project.

Lawmakers oppose Commission on Human Rights for backing abortion, risks ‘zero budget’

Posted on November 16, 2023

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is at risk of having “zero budget” after putting off the agency’s P944-million proposed budget for 2024.

QC Prosecutor summons Duterte, faces first complaint post-presidency

Posted on November 16, 2023

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is summoned to face a complaint for Grave Threat under Article 282 of the Revised Penal Code and Section 6 of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 filed by ACT Teachers Partylist Representative France Castro to the Quezon City Prosecutors Office.

DOH partners with UN against malnutrition

Posted on November 14, 2023

The Department of Health (DOH), United Nations (UN) with its agencies UNICEF and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and the World Bank formalized an agreement on Monday, November 13 which aims to combat malnutrition and improve the provision of primary healthcare and nutrition services in the Philippines.

Lawmakers seek comeback of half-cup rice bill, calls to reduce rice wastage

Posted on November 14, 2023

House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin on Monday declared the possibility of pushing through with a previously drafted half-cup rice bill that mandates the availability of serving half-cup portions of rice in food establishments to reduce food waste.

Muntinlupa court grants bail to former Senator de Lima

Posted on November 14, 2023

Former Senator Leila de Lima is set to be free after the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 206 granted her bail amounting to P300,000. She was in detention for almost seven years.

Letran ends 403rd anniversary with fun run and concert; students assert issues

Posted on November 13, 2023

The four-day celebration for Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s 403rd founding anniversary, the Colegio week has reached its conclusion on Friday, November 10, 2023.

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