15+ hour, 26+ min ago  (412+ words) CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro " The Puerto Galera government has cracked down on the scalping of ferry tickets and the overpricing of water taxi services to protect tourists and preserve the integrity of its local travel industry. Mayor Robinhood Ylagan signed…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (383+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Every year on April 1, people around the world take part in April Fools" Day. It is a day dedicated to jokes, playful tricks, and harmless mischief"or so they say" Not all pranks are funny, and some can…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (266+ words) ILOILO CITY" The Iloilo City government will continue distributing fuel subsidy coupons to public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers on April 9 as part of efforts to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on the transport sector. The city announced on…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (210+ words) MANILA, Philippines "A show cause order and the possible suspension of licenses may be imposed on bus companies that hiked fares despite the suspension of the increase, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez warned on Monday. This came after reports that some…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (547+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) will roll out P1.2 billion after the Holy Week as assistance to "most vulnerable" workers, particularly those from the transport sector, affected by the fuel crisis. The agency's spokesperson and Assistant Secretary…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (10+ words) Seminars, book forums, shows to mark National Literature Month'Inquirer.net...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (257+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has collected over P205 million from the negotiated sale of two seized luxury vehicles. The BOC on Thursday conducted the negotiated sale for two forfeited Bugatti Chiron units, which were seized in February 2024 over…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (162+ words) DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan " An orchid hybrid has been named after the late House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., adding a floral tribute to the legacy of one of the country's most prominent political figures. The hybrid, Dendrobium Jose de Venecia…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (273+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A total of 1,297 passenger buses across the country were granted special permits to operate during Holy Week, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Saturday. According to LTFRB chairperson Vigor Mendoza II, the agency granted…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (570+ words) SOLIDARITY DRIVE Cars driven by transport network vehicle service drivers are cheered by fellow protesters as they pass as one convoy on Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City, on Thursday. " GILLIAN VILLANUEVA MANILA, Philippines "The transport strike triggered by rising oil prices…...