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BOC to donate seized gadgets to DepEd
By Fernan Angeles APPALLED by the sarcastic comments on the social media, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has agreed to donate the confiscated gadgets to the Department of Education (DepEd) to aid in distance learning amid the coronavirus disease. At the budget hearing, Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero said the agency is now in the…
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Hired contact tracers to start work Oct. 1
By John Clifford Lintao THE government has terminated the process of recruiting contact tracers. Not because the government is dropping the idea but because they’ve had enough. At the Laging Handa press briefing, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said that they are now going to review all applicants. Those who’d qualify would start legwork on the…
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SBMA job fair keeps job-hunting safe under pandemic
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) launched on Monday a three-day virtual job fair to provide employment opportunities to job-seekers via video conferencing. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma the project is expected to be a game-changer as applicants can meet potential employers, fill up forms,…
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Mayor Castańeda visits COVID facilities, brings food to patients
By Mar T. Supnad MARIVELES, Bataan- Like a mother who is always looking after the welfare of her children, Mayor Jocelyn P. Castañeda visited againSunday, Sept. 19, the hundreds of COVID-19 positive patients and brought them food inside the facilities in this town, boosting their morale and give them a new rise of hope. Despite…
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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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Loyal customers applaud M Lhuillier for its continued service
This pandemic has halted many business operations and has limited everyday activities. But despite the hazards that this health crisis imposes, people are forced to go about their daily errand runs for essentials. One of the financial institutions that has remained operational while in community quarantine is M Lhuillier Financial Services, Inc. The establishment’s branches…
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Julia Barretto, Gerald Anderson break silence on pregnancy rumor
Kapamilya stars Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson finally broke their silence on the issue that they are expecting their first child together. Barretto and Anderson said that the news is fake in reaction to a viral story that they are having their first baby together. For full details, click: https://mb.com.ph/2020/09/21/julia-barretto-gerald-anderson-react-to-pregnancy-rumor/