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MMDA closing down 13 EDSA U-turn slots
By Fernan Angeles THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is shutting down U-turn slots along the perennially congested EDSA in an apparent effort to improve in traffic flow. After putting up concrete barriers and metal bollards, along the thoroughfare, MMDA announced the sealing of 13 U-turn slots to make way for the dedicated bus lanes.…
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P2 billion presidential jet arrives
By Fernan Angeles AMID criticisms, the government pushed through with a deal that would see President Rodrigo Duterte don a P2 billion ($37 million*) jet in going to and from his home in Davao City. The new G280 Gulfstream jet, which would serve as presidential plane, however didn’t have the Malacañang chief executive as passenger…
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Cayetano: I will step down if…
By Fernan Angeles HOUSE Speaker Allan Peter Cayetano hinted on stepping down from his post, if and only if his fellow legislators would want him to. Reacting to reports dragging presidential son and House Deputy Speaker Paolo Duterte as plotting another coup at the lower legislative chamber, Cayetano did not make any categorical manner in…
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Villar cites growing number of volunteers, partners in Manila Bay clean up drive
Senator Cynthia Villar said the growing number of volunteers and partner organizations that take part in the clean-up and mangrove planting activities should be credited for the strides made in the Manila Bay rehabilitation campaign. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, made this statement as the International Day of Coastal Cleanup…
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Mayor Isko would make a good president — talent manager
It’s too early to talk about the national election these days. But if popular talent manager Wowie Roxas, known in entertainment circles as Daddie Wowie, would have his way, he would like Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (Francisco M. Domagoso) to run for president in the future. For full details, click: https://mb.com.ph/2020/09/20/exclusive-mayor-isko-would-make-a-good-president-talent-manager/
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Solon warns telecom firms over false internet speed claims
By Fernan Angeles GLOBE and Smart Internet service providers are back on the hot seat for its alleged continued remiss on providing what subscribers have been billed and paid for. In a radio interview, House Committee on Information and Communications Technology vice chair Joy Myra Tambunting warned the two gitant telecommunications company over growing complaints…
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Time to assert West Philippine Sea claim, says former UN envoy
By Fernan Angeles IF there is one perfect time to assert claim over the West Philippine Sea, that is today, said former Ambassador to the United Nations Lauro Baja. In a radio interview, Baja cited the need for the Philippine government to speak up and take action over its claims in the West Philippines Sea…
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More PNPA cadets test positive for COVID-19
By Fernan Angeles MORE Philippine National Police Academy cadets yielded positive to COVID-19, bringing to 243 the total number of infected soon-to-be-cops at the academy. But even as such, classes continue – online. PNPA director Police Major General Gilbert Cruz said the mass testing was conducted on September 8. “Minarapat natin na gawing lahatan ‘yung…
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AFP foils another Jolo bomb attack
By Fernan Angeles BOMBING down south isn’t over, said the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Western Mindanao Command. According to AFP, government forces have in fact prevented another attack in Jolo, Sulu after discovering an explosive on Saturday. WestMinCom said the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) discovered the bomb between the…
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Duterte: No easing on physical distancing in public transports
By Fernan Angeles THE President has decided. There would be no easing on physical distancing in public transportation, said presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Ang desisyon po ng Presidente, mananatili po ang one-meter social distancing sa pampublikong transportasyon,” said Roque. However, there was no mention of allowing more public transports to ply the road and ferry…