ILOILO CITY — Public transport in this city remained largely functional despite a transport holiday of several transport cooperatives on Monday, as traditional jeepneys and government vehicles filled service gaps. Ma. Joscet Abellar, chief transportation development officer of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Western Visayas (LTFRB-6), said the activity did not cripple public … Read more
AMID rumors that he was mauled by a high-ranking government official, Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando appeared in public on Thursday to lead the distribution of educational assistance to at least 1,900 students at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium, Provincial Capitol Compound, Malolos, Bulacan. Fernando, a former movie star, appeared handsome and without any bruises or swelling … Read more
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday, Jan. 16, formally activated an emergency response task group solely focused on ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings hosted by the Philippines this year. The OCD said the ceremony, held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon … Read more
TRANSPORTATION Secretary Vince Dizon flew to Tacloban on Sunday, taking the helm of the national government’s urgent response to the structural integrity concerns that threaten the iconic San Juanico Bridge, a lifeline linking Leyte and Samar. “This is not just about a bridge — it’s about keeping two provinces, their people, and their economies connected … Read more