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Provincial buses will be allowed to traverse EDSA beginning December 20 to January 2 for faster turnaround time and to accommodate more passengers as increased volume is expected as holiday season looms.On December 20 to 25, provincial buses are allowed to traverse EDSA starting 10 pm to 5 am while on December 26 to January […]
With the holidays fast approaching, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua urged the public to be “extra careful” to avoid illness. This as the Department of Health reported this week that the country logged close to 200,000 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) so far this year. Pneumonia cases are also up by 46 […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the implementation of traffic management measures to alleviate expected heavier traffic congestion during All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and the Christmas season. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said traffic volume in Metro Manila increases during the holidays, thus the necessity to implement effective and sustainable measures […]
Senator Grace Poe said the government should ensure the availability of adequate, reliable and safe transportation amid the expected rush of passengers travelling to various destinations this Christmas season. “For millions whose only option is to take public transportation, public utility vehicles (PUVs) should be readily and safely accessible,” Poe said. “The lack of PUVs […]
As world food prices marked a 10-year high in November and as Christmas season tends to raise food prices as well, Senator Kiko Pangilinan challenged all government agencies to prevent increases in food prices and ensure that food supplies are stable. “Nananawagan ako sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno na pag-ibayuhin ang pagmomonitor ng mga presyo […]
The local government of La Trinidad, Benguet has assured an ample supply of vegetables for the holiday season. “We have been assured by the traders that there will be a sufficient supply of vegetables when we celebrate Christmas and New Year,” said Mayor Romeo Salda. In preparation for the peak season of trading, Salda said […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) calls for blood donors as the holiday season approaches to help fill the blood reserves. As people prefer to stay home fearing coronavirus infection, PRC assures all that health protocols are being observed to keep donors safe. PRC is expecting a surge in demand for blood supply and reserves during […]