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LTO

Paperwork problems cause further delay in the issuance of plastic driver's licenses — LTO

Chief attorney for the Land Transportation Office (LTO) stated that the anticipated plastic driver's license cards are running behind schedule because they still need to clear technological obstacles. stated on Monday, Vigor Mendoza II. Prior to the planned delivery of licenses this month, the LTO announced that the Philippine Society

marcos

Recto is chosen by Bongbong Marcos to be the new chief of finance—media

Benjamin Diokno has been replaced as the finance minister by Ralph Recto, a politician chosen by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On Friday, Recto, 60, is scheduled to take his oath. “He was given the trust because he’s such a good economist,” Santos said. He briefly served as the

DOH

According to the DOH, a diarrhea outbreak is causing Baguio City's water to be tested.

Following Mayor Benjamin Magalong's declaration of a diarrhea outbreak in the nation's summer capital, the Department of Health (DOH) stated that an investigation into Baguio City's water sources is still underway. As of December 21 of last year, the Baguio City Health Office has released preliminary statistics showing an increase

dogs

On Tuesday, the South Korean parliament is anticipated to decide whether to gradually outlaw the consumption and sale of dog meat.

The National Assembly of South Korea approved a law that forbids the consumption of dog meat beginning in 2027 and providing a three-year grace period. The measure, which has been approved by the Cabinet Council and signed by President Yoon Suk Yeol, will sentence people who eat dog meat to

business news

Marcos wants the Philippines taken off the FATF's "gray" list.

President Marcos stated yesterday that the nation should remove itself from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) global watchdog on dirty money by October of this year. He also directed the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and relevant authorities to take the necessary steps to achieve this goal. “We’ve directed

fashion

The PNP head desires stricter laws governing online selling.

Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., the head of the Philippine National Police, has made a plea to Congress to consider the potential of drafting legislation to address the issue of people utilizing these platforms to convey illegal goods. After witnessing the widespread sale of outlawed firecrackers during the holiday season via

agriculture

Carrot abundance in Benguet attributed to smuggling

A surplus of carrots from smuggled and increasing production in Benguet province was given away for free at Burnham Park in the Philippines, putting pressure on nearby farmers. Hundreds of kilograms of carrots came from these farms. Although the freshly picked carrots were given out for free on December 29

Covid-19

The Philippines has seen an upsurge in COVID-19 instances, with the average increasing by 36%.

The Philippines has seen an upsurge in COVID-19 instances, with the average increasing by 36%. From December 5 to 11, the Department of Health recorded 1,821 new COVID-19 cases, surpassing the previous week's total. According to a DOH bulletin issued on Tuesday, an average of 260 cases were documented

prison

300 Bilibid inmates are transported to Palawan jail.

In an effort to declutter the prison, BuCor moved 300 NBP inmates from Muntinlupa City's New Bilibid Prison to Penal Farm and Iwahig Prison in Palawan. “The transfer of PDLs was part of the decongestion program of BuCor director general Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr.,” BuCor said in a statement, referring

LTO

The LTO plans to propose mandatory e-bike registration.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) intends to propose to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) the required registration of electric bicycles, according to agency chief Atty. On November 29, Vigor Mendoza II disclosed in a public forum. LTO Administrative Order No. 2021-039 (or the Consolidated Guidelines in the Classification, Registration, and

leila de Lima

Leila requests an investigation into the hitman's allegation against Rody.

Former Senator Leila de Lima has asked for a thorough inquiry into self-proclaimed hitman Arturo Lascaas' claim that former President Rodrigo Duterte is the "lord of all drug lords" in Mindanao, citing three suspected shabu laboratories linked to Duterte. “He launched a supposed war on drugs where thousands were killed,

Japan

Discussions on a visiting forces agreement are initiated between Japan and Philippines.

Japan has begun negotiations with the Philippines on a visiting forces agreement and has designated the Philippines as the first recipient of its new military aid program. The action comes as fears over China's territorial ambitions rise. The two key partners have acknowledged that negotiations on a reciprocal access agreement

South China Sea

After China launched a new water cannon attack, the Philippines received support from its allies.

Allies, including the United States and the European Union, have backed the Philippines against China's sea intimidation, including the Chinese Coast Guard's attempt to topple a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal, characterizing the Chinese Coast Guard's conduct as violating international law. “We stand with our Philippine ally,” Miller said in

Sweden

A Swedish town encourages its residents to say hello to one another.

A small gesture can help a sad person to go on in their life even saying hi. The Swedish town of Lulea, which has a population of 80,000 people, has initiated a campaign to encourage its residents, who are said to be introverts, to start chatting to each other.

BSKE

Overtime compensation was not provided to instructors who worked in BSKE.

Teachers who worked as poll workers during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in the Philippines will not be paid overtime, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). According to a joint COA-DBM circular, only employees of an agency are eligible to claim overtime pay, according to Comelec Chairman George

DFA

The Filipino community in Lebanon is advised to depart while Beirut airport remains operational

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recommended that Filipinos in Lebanon contemplate departing and make use of the government's repatriation initiative while Beirut's airport remains operational. “Due to the heightened tension in the southern border of Lebanon, the Philippine Embassy calls for the voluntary repatriation of Filipino nationals,” the Philippine

confidential fund

The House defends confidential fund realignment.

House members have stated that there should be no offense taken by former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte regarding the House of Representatives' decision to reassign confidential funds originally allocated to the latter. Leaders from the super majority coalition, which backs Speaker Martin Romualdez's

transport strike

DILG downplays the transport strike

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. halted Manibela's planned statewide transport strike after receiving guarantees from the country's biggest transportation associations that they would not participate. Abalos had a meeting with the "Magnificent 7" and "Mighty One" to discuss his worries. “I’m very, very sure that there will be no

lrt

5 LRT1 Cavite stations are under construction, with an expected opening date of 2024.

According to an official on Tuesday, October 10, the first five stations in the province of Cavite being built as part of an expanded Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) remain on track. Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) President and CEO Juan F. Alfonso indicated that the project, which began development

hongkong

As China's economy slows, Hong Kong strives to improve its worldwide image.

At Hong Kong's M+ art museum, hundreds of executives, diplomats, and representatives from foreign business chambers gathered to rekindle interest after anti-government demonstrations, national security regulations, and COVID lockdowns hurt the city's reputation and economy Hong Kong's traditional role as a bridge connecting the West and mainland China is threatened

justice

After being charged with raping a 14-year-old Swedish girl, a Middle-Eastern taxi driver was discovered hanging in a nature reserve.

Thousands of women have been raped, yet not all of the rapists was put into jail. Doesn't it seem unfair? This young adolescent ensures that his rapist never does it again. What is it that she does? So, what are you waiting for  go ahead and read the whole thing.

sari-sari store

A new microfinance program concentrates on'sari-sari' retailers.

Packworks, a Philippine analytics startup, has teamed with Cebuana Lhuillier and local finance firm 1Sari Financing Corp to provide microfinance to "sari-sari" retailers in the Philippines, with the goal of reaching 270,000 of these tiny neighborhood retail shops. Packworks, which provides a business-to-business marketplace for fast-moving consumer items for

canada

Homelessness is on the rise in Canada as rents and housing prices rise.

Tens of thousands of individuals have been priced out of rental and real estate markets in Canada, forcing them to live on the streets of the prosperous country. Researchers warn that government data is grossly underestimating the number of homeless people across the country, as the social plague extends from

ozempic

New diabetes medicine outperforms Ozempic in terms of weight loss, according to research

Ozempic, a popular weight loss medication, is set to face competition from tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro, which may be more effective for blood sugar control and weight loss, potentially approved by the US FDA this year. Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, is an FDA-approved prescription drug used to treat

Marriage

In Tokyo, parents participate in an event where their adult children are matched with potential partners.

Finding the right one can be tiring; some cheat, some prefer to be single and avoid committed relationships. Why not get help with your parents ?Our parents are aware as well, and they will not choose someone only because they are attractive; instead, they will investigate their background and see