DOTr Eyes ‘Hatid Estudyante’ Program

DOTr

The DOTr was eyeing a program that would assist stranded students to safely return to their houses. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that the department was eyeing a program that would assist stranded students to safely return to their houses. This, as the Department of Transportation on Tuesday said in a statement that the … Read more

LTO Extends Driver’s Licenses That Expired During ECQ To 60 Days

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LTO extended the validity of driver’s licenses that would expire during the ECQ. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) extended the validity of driver’s licenses that expired during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). This, as the Land Transportation Office gave a 60-day extension to drivers whose driver’s license expired amid the enhanced community quarantine in the … Read more

Senate Approves Alternative Learning System Act

Senate of the Philippines

Senate Bill No. 1365 or the Alternative Learning System Act (ALS Act) was approved by the Senate. The Senate, on third and final reading, approved a bill institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in the Philippines. This, as Senate Bill No. 1365 or the Alternative Learning System Act (ALS Act) was approved with 22 affirmative … Read more

Pangilinan Appreciates Duterte’s Remark Following Apology

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Maynilad Chairman Manuel Pangilinan Thanked President Duterte For His “Sincerity And Kindness” After Hearing The President’s Remark. Manuel Pangilinan, a business tycoon, thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for his “sincerity and kindness” after hearing the President’s remark. This, as Manuel Pangilinan — the chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp (a group of companies which was composed … Read more

Having A Coronavirus Was ‘Bloody Awful’, Says UK Defence Minister

Having A Coronavirus Was ‘Bloody Awful’, Says UK Defence Minister

Having A Coronavirus Was “Bloody Awful”, According To A British Defence Minister British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Monday said that he described the feeling of having a coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 as “bloody awful”. In an interview with Sky News, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that COVID-19 had reduced his energy, lessen … Read more

Motorist Asks Government To Remove “Bawal Angkas” Policy After ECQ

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Motorist Asks Government To Remove “Bawal Angkas” Policy After Enhanced Community Quarantine A certain motorist is asking the government to lift up the “Bawal Angkas” policy for those who were living in the same household after the enhanced community quarantine. The Philippine government is currently implementing the enhanced community quarantine over the entire Luzon and … Read more

Japan’s PM Set To Extend State Of Emergency To May 31

Japan's PM Set To Extend State Of Emergency To May 31

Japanese Prime Minister Was Set To Extend Japan’s State Of Emergency To May 31 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday was prepared to extend Japan’s nationwide state of emergency until May 31, 2020. This, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was about to explain at a press conference later Monday about the Japanese government’s decision. … Read more