Musk says X will charge all users ‘small monthly payments’
SAN FRANCISCO — Online platform X could introduce a monthly fee for all users, its owner Elon Musk said Monday, citing the need to cut down on bots. The tech tycoon has made multiple changes since taking over the site for $44 billion in October last year, when it was known as Twitter. He has…
Muntinlupa City will implement a 6-day liquor ban in conjunction with the 2023 Bar Exams
The local government of Muntinlupa has finalized the implementation of the liqour ban in selected areas in the city, in conjunction with the 2023 Bar Examination. According to Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon, the LGU will implement the liquor ban within a 500 meter radius of San Beda College Alabang which will serve as the…
DOTr plans to build 400 kilometers of Bike Lane this year
The Department of Transportation announced that it aims to install 400 kilometers of Bike Lanes nationwide this year. According to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, there are many benefits of cycling to the environment as well as to human health. The secretary made the statement after the groundbreaking ceremony of the expansion of bike lanes in…
Some Filipinos in Morocco refused to return to their apartments due to fear of aftershocks following the strong earthquake – DFA
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega reported that some Filipinos in Morocco refused to return to their apartments due to fear of aftershocks following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit the country. In this regard, according to USec. De Vega, sent a group to address the situation of less than 20 Filipinos…
Coronadas: Pontifically Crowned Marian Images in the Philippines
Being a Pueblo Amante de Maria is one of the characteristics that describe Filipino Catholics, in as much as one thing outstanding in our spirituality is our approach to Christ through Mary. Indeed, the devotion to Our Blessed Mother is among the strongest factors that have helped nourish and maintain our Catholic faith. A living…
Strongest typhoon hit the southern cities of China, already devastating
Super Typhoon Saola, which threatens to be the strongest typhoon to hit China’s southern cities in decades, is already approaching. Tens of millions of people in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other southern Chinese megacities have now stayed in their homes. While hundreds of flights were canceled across the region and the start of the school…
More than 200 individuals, dead from leptospirosis in the first half of the year 2023 – DOH
The Department of Health reported that more than 200 individuals have died from leptospirosis. Based on the latest data released by the DOH, since Jan. 1 to July 22, 2023, the number of deaths due to the said disease reached 233, which is higher compared to the recorded 201 death toll in the year 2022….
PH Government targets to create 2.5 million jobs in partnership with the private sector by 2028
The government’s target is to create more than 2 million jobs by 2028, in partnership with the private sector. In the meeting held by the president with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in Malacañang, the issue centered on priority sectors that aim to make the country a global payer along with retraining, rescaling and…
Congress has approved the expulsion of Arnolfo Teves Jr. as house member with a vote of 265 in favor
The House of Representatives has approved with a vote of 265 in favor, zero against and three abstentions, the expulsion of 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves as house member. Recommended by the House Committee on Ethics and Priveledges led by COOP NATTCO Party List Rep. Felimon ESpares the dismissal of Teves. Espares said that after…
The Philippines will never give up its ‘sovereign rights’ in the West Philippine Sea – Nat’l Security Council
The National Security Council (NSC) assured that the Philippines will never give up its “sovereign rights” in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in the Ayungin Shoal. This was emphasized by the National Security Council Spokesperson Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya. In an interview, Malaya said that the government has no idea regarding China’s claim that…
