Start of Campaign Period for Local Candidates

Comelec has given notice to all candidates and parties for the May 13, 2019 National and Local elections. The Commission on Elections reminds candidates to immediately remove all prohibited forms of election propaganda at least 72 hours before start of the campaign period. Otherwise, said candidate or party shall be presumed to have committed the … Read more

LTO has a new robotic equipment to make license plates

Take a look at the modern Land Transportation Office (LTO) robotic equipment used in the manufacture of vehicle license plates in the LTO plate-making facility in Quezon City.(DOT)     Seven hundred (700) plates per hour can be produced by IDeROBOT, which now brings faster, more systematic and more secure plate making. It is estimated … Read more

Where are the smoke free zones in the Philippines?

  Pursuant to Executive Order No.26 and Republic Act No.9211, The following areas and places are smoke-free zones. School, Colleges, and Universities Centers for Youth Activities (playground and other recreational facilities for minors) Health Center, Clinic, Private and Public Hospitals Food Preparation Areas Fire Hazard (gas station) Elevators and Stairwells Airport and Ship Terminals Train … Read more

El Niño in the Philippines

  Get to know some facts about El Niño , the phenomenon which we are currently experiencing in the Philippines. Facts About El Niño in the Philippines Did you know that 1. El Niño translates from Spanish as the “Boy Child” or the “Little One”. 2. Usually El Niño occurs every 4 to 12 years … Read more

Blumentritt LRT Station

  The Ferdinand Blumentritt Light Railway Transit Station is located between Abad Santos station and Tayuman LRT station. Blumentritt station was named after Ferdinand Blumentritt. He is a teacher. Blumetritt is a friend and advisor of Jose Rizal, Philippines’ national hero. He translated Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in German and wrote introductions for El … Read more