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DOLE stops work at Skyway Extension
By John Clifford Lintao THE much-awaited Skyway Extension project is snagged anew as the Department of Labor and Employment on Monday ordered a work stoppage to make way for the investigation following Saturday’s deadly accident involving a steel girder. In a virtual press briefing, the labor department’s spokesperson Rolly Francia said the order by DOLE-National…
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Accident stalls Skyway Extension anew
By John Clifford Lintao THE much awaited completion of the P10-billion Skyway Extension project may not take place as scheduled following an accident which resulted in the death of one and injuring four others. In a statement, Skyway Extension contractor EEI Corp said that a crane that was being positioned for its next task tilted…
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Bato is COVID-19 positive
By Fernan Angeles FROM all indications, not even a “man of stone” isn’t safe from being infected by the deadly virus from Wuhan, China. The man of stone, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has admitted on Saturday that he has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “I’m sorry to inform you that I tested…
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SMC to open 100 add’l RFID installation sites in north and south to meet surge in demand
To cope with the increased number of motorists wanting to avail of free Autosweep RFID stickers before the December 1 full implementation of cashless toll collection at major expressways, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said it is putting up 100 additional RFID installation sites, among many other measures, to cater to motorists from both southern and…
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Duterte to make advance payment for vaccines
By Fernan Angeles TAKING cue from the recommendations made by the National Task Force Against COVID-19, President Rodrigo Duterte agreed to enter into advance supply agreements and provide early payments to COVID-19 vaccine producers. At the regular press briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the President made the decision based on the recommendations of National…
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Villar observes World Toilet Day
CITING the importance of proper sanitation in our lives and the economy, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar has been actively joining the celebration of World Toilet Day every November 19. “We should be clean at all times to maintain good health. A dirty environment poses dangers to our health because it causes many diseases,” said Villar,…
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Duterte joining APEC virtual meet
By Fernan Angeles PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte appears to have a tight schedule, attending one international meeting after another. In a press briefing, President Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the President will be joining the first ever online meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders on Friday as the world grapples with the economic…
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Sinas to Duterte: ‘Nahihiya na ako’
By John Clifford Lintao THE big bold police general claims to feel uncomfortable every time President Rodrigo Duterte comes to his rescue over the controversies he’s into. During the first flag ceremony he attended since being appointed as the country’s top cop, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas expressed gratitude to the…
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Former House Speaker Alvarez quits PDP-Laban, joins Reporma as chairman
By John Clifford Lintao FORMER House Speaker Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez (Davao del Norte 1st District) is no longer part of the administration party. He has joined Reporma, the political vehicle that was used by former Defense Secretary Renato de Villa when he ran for President back in 1998 In a statement farmed out by his…
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Duterte hints at pardon for Sinas
By Fernan Angeles THE big, bold controversial police general has proven to be too valuable for the President. In fact, President Rodrigo Duterte hinted at pardoning newly-appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas over the mañanita controversy. “It was only a small thing,” said Duterte. In a video clip released by Malacañang…