7-to-4 work schedule for MM LGUs starts Thursday

Starting tomorrow, local government units (LGUS) in the National Capital Region will implement the modified work schedule in compliance with a resolution approved by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to ease traffic congestion in the metropolis.

Dep’t rolls out Kadiwa ng Pangulo fairs, livelihood programs and payouts

The department has lined up several events and activities across the country to pay tribute to the worker as well as provide for those seeking opportunities.

CSC strengthens gov’t workers’ right to organize

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has strengthened the policy on government workers’ right to organize as it launched the consolidated rules and regulations on conciliation services, the effectivity of collective negotiation agreements and recognition of national employees’ organizations.

131 cities, towns now under state of calamity

A total of 131 cities and towns have been placed under state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño, which is expected to persist until the end of May, the government said yesterday.

No Labor Day wage increase

Workers demanding a salary increase will be disappointed as there will be no announcement of a wage hike this Labor Day.

PCG ship damaged by China water cannon blast near Panatag

High-pressure water cannons fired from three China Coast Guard (CCG) ships again greeted Philippine vessels delivering food and other provisions yesterday to fishermen in Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said yesterday.

DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year

Acceding to a clamor for an immediate return to the old school calendar due to extreme heat, the Department of Education (DepEd) yesterday said it has suggested to President Marcos to end the coming school year 2024-2025 in March 2025 and start the succeeding school year by June.

Senate urged to act swiftly on bill to develop natural gas

The Senate should take swift action on a proposed legislation that would lay down state policy for the full development of the Philippine natural gas industry as the measure is a legislative priority of President Marcos, according to key members of the House of Representatives.

Meralco powers core income higher by 11% to P10.1 B in Q1

Pangilinan-led power firm Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a consolidated core net income (CCNI) of P10.1 billion in the first quarter, up by 11 percent from P9 billion in the same period last year.

Gov't hikes borrowings to P2.57 T for this year

The Department of Finance (DOF) said the country’s financing requirement for 2024 is now at P2.57 trillion, to be sourced from both domestic and foreign sources.

MAD DASH TO FINISH

Games tomorrow (PhilSports Arena) 4:30 p.m. - Blackwater vs San Miguel Beer 7:30 p.m. - TNT vs Converge Six tickets to the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals up for grabs. Eight teams in hot pursuit.

Biden, Netanyahu review talks on hostage release

TEL AVIV (AP) – The White House on Sunday said US President Joe Biden had again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a ceasefi re in the nearly seven-month-long war in Gaza.

Cops caught having sex dismissed

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has relieved two police officers allegedly caught having sex in a parking lot of a mall, which resulted in a shootout in Laguna on April 25.

Suspect in radioman’s slay nabbed

The prime suspect in the murder of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, alias DJ Johnny Walker,” was arrested in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte before dawn yesterday, according to the Philippine National Police.

PNP to review policy on tattoo removal

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Marbil has ordered a review of the mandatory removal of visible tattoos among PNP members.

DOTr exec gets free pass on EDSA busway

An assistant secretary of the Department of Transportation reportedly got away with using the EDSA bus lane as the DOTr official was not issued a traffic violation ticket by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Hontiveros to DFA: Cancel Quiboloy’s passport

After the cancellation of gun licenses, Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to cancel the passport of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is facing various cases of alleged abuses.

Senate hearing on extreme heat set today

With 4,000 face-to-face classes suspended, a Senate panel will conduct a hearing today to discuss the effects of extreme heat on learners and the shift to alternative delivery modes.

Cha-cha not among Senate priority measures - Zubiri

The controversial Resolution of Both Houses 6 that proposes to amend the 1987 Constitution was not included in the Senate’s priority measures on the last stretch of the second regular session of the present Congress.

SMC removes 6 M MT waste in river cleanup drive

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has achieved a new milestone in its river cleanup advocacy, having removed a total of six million metric tons of silt and solid waste from various river systems in and around Metro Manila.

Doctor-owned pharma hit for 'unethical practices'

A group of doctors who own a pharmaceutical company has been giving rebates of up to P2 million, luxury cars, travel and other perks to doctors who prescribe the firm's medicines, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada disclosed yesterday.

Heat index could reach 'extreme danger' level of 57°C

PAGASA weather observer Justin Tagoctoc checks a Campbell– Stokes recorder, a solar radiation instrument, which measures the duration and approximate intensity of sunshine, at the state weather bureau’s Science Garden in Quezon City yesterday.

Price rollback: P0.45 for diesel, PO.25 for gas

In separate advisories, oil companies implemented a rollback on pump prices of P0.25 per liter for gasoline, P0.45 for diesel and P0.90 for kerosene.

Marcos: Power supply being monitored

Efforts are underway to control electricity prices and to monitor the power supply in the face of high demand, President Marcos said yesterday.

BSP seen cutting interest rates by second half

Executives of Philippine banks still expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to pivot to an easing cycle and cut borrowing costs by the second half.

Norway sees stronger economic ties with Phl

Norway expects trade with the Philippines to continue to rise, supported by an existing free trade agreements (FTAs) and the growing market that will encourage more Norwegian firms to do business in the country.

SM Prime to expand mall footprint in China

The SM Group is keen on further expanding its mall presence in China.

MPTC to spend P10 B for barrier-free expressway

Expressways operated by the Metro Pacific Group will start taking down their toll plazas in 2025 to achieve a barrier-less system by 2026, an effort that will require as much as P10 billion but could be key to resolving traffic congestion.

Phl-US economic ties enter 'golden spot'

Phi companies expand in US while American equity firms eye Filipino startu

Gripping triumph nets Catantan Olympic berth

Armed with an iron will and a strong heart, Catantan turned back a taller, longer Sofiya Aktayeva of Kazakhstan in a gut-wrenching 15-14 victory in the women's foil final of the Asia-Oceania Zonal Olympic Qualifier in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Saturday.