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$1-B bridge connecting 4 Visayas islands is set to be completed in President Rodrigo Duterte’s term. The bridge worth $1-B which aims to connect the four islands in the Visayas is expected to be completed within the term of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a press conference held at the Malacañan Palace on Thursday, Department of … Read more
Legatum Institute’s Prosperity Index stated that the Philippines is on the 60th rank as most prosperous country. A think tank based in London, England ranked the Philippines as 60th most prosperous country amoung 149 countries in the world. According to the group’s website, Legatum Institute is a think tank of private investment firm Legatum which … Read more
Executive Order on national firecracker ban was revised. Concerned national government agencies decided to revise the Executive Order which will implement the nationwide firecracker ban in the Philippines. This was stressed by the Malacañang Palace on Friday after the Cabinet meeting on Thursday. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar said concerned agencies would look … Read more
After US embassy issued travel warning for its citizens against traveling to Cebu, the government is now validating the report. The Philippine government is on the process of validating reports about the terror threat in the southern part of Cebu province. This is following the travel waning issued by the US Embassy in Manila against … Read more
Tourism Department confirmed Steve Harvey will once again host the prestigious Miss Universe pageant. At last, it is confirmed that Steve Harvey will be back to host the Miss Universe 2017 which will be hosted by the Philippines in January. During his hosting stint in the pageant last year, Harvey made international headlines after making … Read more
Hollywood actor and martial arts master Steven Seagal became a Russian citizen. Famous actor Steven Seagal, who stars in different action movies, has finally got his Russian citizenship after filing an application. This was after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to grant US actor Steven Seagal Russian citizenship. The decree was published on … Read more
DepEd Secretary has assurance to public schools teachers regarding their performance based bonus. After a month delay, Department of Education Secretary Leonor M. Briones assured public school teachers that they will receive their performance based bonus (PBB) this November. On Thursday, Briones said that the PBB was supposed to be released last month of October … Read more
Manny Pacquiao is already ready to face Jessie Vargas on Sunday despite age difference. Senator Manny Pacquiao is on the proper condition for the near fight against Jessie Vargas, who is younger than him, on Sunday, November 6, Philippine Time. Statistics wise, the new welterweight champion Jessie Vargas is 10 years younger than Manny Pacquiao, … Read more
Social media users were amazed of the lens-shaped clouds which appeared over Kanlaon Volcano. The lens-shaped clouds above Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island Region gathered thousands of likes on Facebook from netizens who were amazed by the view. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) posted the photo on Facebook on Tuesday, November 1 and … Read more
There were no Filipinos who are included in the casualties in Italy’s strong quake. The Department of Foreign Affairs said there were no Filipino casualties reported in the 6.6-magnitude earthquake that jolted central Italy Sunday. This was based on the information relayed to the media by DFA spokesperson Charles Jose. The DFA also assured the … Read more