MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Former president and now Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada has a tall order for his subordinates in getting rid of the city’s perennial problems of criminality and poverty. Estrada said he has given the city’s new chief of police, Supt. Isagani Genabe Jr., 100 days to eliminate all criminals in the city. […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) wants amendments introduced to the Kasambahay Law, which has not seen smooth sailing in terms of implementation. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said the department has received many complaints from employers who are now mandated to pay even the “back contributions” for the social security contributions […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Wednesday reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) not to deal with drug syndicates, saying this will not help improve the lives of their families. “Iwasan ang mga ganitong sitwasyon. Kung sakali man ay mas mapapabigat ang kalagayan ng kanilang mga mahal imbes na magpaginhawa ng buhay,” deputy presidential spokesperon Abigail Valte said […]
Three years since they took on their breakthrough roles as Mara and Clara, Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes are again set to star in their respective soap operas, which will both premiere on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida in July. Starting next month, Bernardo and Montes will separately appear in two new Kapamilya series, which both mark […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Actor Cesar Montano and estranged wife Sunshine Cruz are trying their best to maintain a good relationship for the sake of their children. Montano said he are and his wife are in talking terms but he does not want to discuss further details involving his family. “As much as I want to […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – The government will investigate the “squatting syndicate” that allegedly funded the resistance plans of informal settlers along Agham Road in Quezon City whose houses were set to be demolished Monday. In a statement, Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Francisco Fernandez said Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista has informed them of a syndicate […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte said he will pursue constitutional amendments through a constituent assembly (con-ass). Belmonte said he will soon file his proposal for Charter change to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 charter to boost investments in the country. Unlike before, he said his version of con-ass this time will […]
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Los Angeles’ new mayor Eric Garcetti promised to keep the entertainment industry in the city as he was sworn in Sunday to replace Antonio Vallaraigosa, local media reported. Saying the city is “a place where you can’t be pessimistic even if you want to be,” Garcetti vowed to end the flight […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacañang said it is open to having discussions with lawmakers to allay fears of some senators who said the planned bases access agreement with the US may be violating the Constitution. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Aquino administration is willing to discuss the issue with the senators while the defense […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – ACTOR Rayver Cruz is already moving on from his relationship with Cristine Reyes and said that the actress is now free to date anyone. “Kung saan or kung kanino man siya ma-link, wala na akong mali doon. If she’s dating there’s nothing wrong with that kasi single naman siya. Ako din naman, […]