Atty. Persida Acosta, Chief of the Public Attorney’s Office, has a few pieces of advice for OFWs and travellers about to pass through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport that she made public on Facebook.
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US B-52 bombers fly over disputed South China Sea islands
Two US B-52 bomber planes have flown near artificial islands built by China in disputed areas of the South China Sea, the Pentagon has said.
Anti-political dynasty leader shot dead
MANILA — The chairman of non-profit organization Movement Against Dynasties (MAD) was shot dead inside his resort in Barangay Caragsacan, Dingalan in Aurora province last November 7 The victim, Quintin “Ting” San Diego, 73, died on the spot.
Energy Australia to relocate 300 jobs to new call centre in the Philippines
Up to 300 jobs are in doubt after Energy Australia announced plans to close its call centre in Melbourne’s north-east.
No big planes for Badgerys Creek; 2nd airport only good for budget airlines by Ed Husic, Federal MP
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has proved what I’ve been saying all along in terms of Sydney’s second airport: Qantas will not put its planes and the big carriers will not put its planes at the second airport. What they see the second airport doing is basically being a house for budget airlines.
Litany of misdeeds committed by Alric Bulseco
This is not personal. There is nothing personal in this column. This is questioning the integrity of an organisation that claims to be the peak body who have been in denial for so long and who fails to see that the faults of one of their members continue to harm the reputation of PCC-NSW.
PAL Flying High for 50 Years by Benjie de Ubago
October 6, 1965, the engines of a DC8 plane roared at the Manila International Airport, taxied the tarmac, accelerated down the runway and Philippine Airlines (PAL) leaped to the skies making its inaugural flight to Sydney, Australia.
Credit card surcharges will be capped
“We’re responding to considerable consumer concern…” — said Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on ABC News. It has been confirmed that the Federal Government will implement new laws to cap credit card surcharges in Australia.
LBC Express shut down by Bureau of Internal Revenue
Cargo and courier services provider LBC Express Inc. claimed that its subsidiary covering southern Metro Manila had already paid its value-added taxes or VAT, making the closure of its 33 branches by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) last month a “surprise.”
Makati Mayor dismissed by Ombudsman
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, the son of Vice President Jejomar Binay—along with 19 other city officials — has been perpetually barred from government service by the Office of the Ombudsman over the alleged anomalous construction of the P2.28-billion Makati City Hall Building II.
Australia talking with Philippine government to resettle refugees
It has been reported by Rappler.com that Australia is talking with the Philippine government to send refugees there, but refused to confirm reports of a AU$150 million (PHP4.5 billion) deal to expand its controversial resettlement policy.
Underwater gold mining in the Philippines
There is a very risky method of underwater gold mining in the Philippines. The nature of the dangerous work has raised concerns over the lack of labour regulations and the safety of the child workers.