LTO forecasts license plate shortage in June, July; makeshift plates possible

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 04/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday warned of another possible shortage in license plates by June and July if the Department of Transportation (DOTr) fails to procure the necessary plates. “Based on the…

No heat respite: Hot, humid weather to persist nationwide, says Pagasa

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 04/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Hot and humid weather, with possible isolated rain showers and thunderstorms  will persist nationwide on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “Ang buong bahagi ng Luzon kasama ang Metro…

LTO drops periodical medical exam requirement after obtaining driver’s license

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 04/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday announced that holders of driver’s licenses are no longer required to undergo the prescribed periodic medical examination (PME). In a statement, the LTO said that the removal…

Pagasa: Fair Sunday weather with isolated rain showers in some areas

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 04/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather will prevail in many parts pf the country while  cloudy skies and scattered rain showers are expected in several areas on Sunday due to the easterlies,  according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,…

‘Bawal bastos’: LTFRB warns PUV operators, drivers vs sexual harassment

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday warned public utility vehicle (PUV) operators of the penalties for committing, failing to prevent, and not reporting cases of gender-based sexual harassment. Through Memorandum…

CSA-Makati says student-athlete dies while playing football

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A student-athlete died after he collapsed while playing football over the weekend, the Colegio San Agustin (CSA) Makati said Monday. But the exact cause of the student’s death remains “unclear.” “The student was participating…

BI arrests Chinese man using fake Mexican passport in NAIA

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday said it arrested a Chinese national for attempting to depart the country using a fake Mexican passport at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. According…

Once rivals, now allies: Robin Padilla, Richard Gomez team up for Cha-cha

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla and Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez on Thursday ramped up their call to amend the 1987 Constitution, specifically its economic provisions, likening their alliance to the biblical brothers Cain and Abel. In…

Interpol Blue Notice eyed vs. Degamo slay suspects

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is set to ask the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a Blue Notice against the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo. In a statement released…

Amihan, shear line to continue rain over parts of PH — Pagasa

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Overcast skies and rain will prevail over several parts of the country on Sunday due to the effects of the shear line, and the northeast monsoon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services…

Pimentel appeals for adjustment in GSIS rule on pension eligibility

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 02/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Sunday called for a change in the policy for availing pensions by retired local officials and their staff who did not meet the 15-year minimum service requirement of the…

Amid Cha-cha moves, Robin Padilla wants party-list system abolished: ‘Yan dapat una nating gibain’

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 02/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla on Sunday said abolishing the party-list system should be a top priority should Congress decide to form a constitutional convention (con-con) as a way to amend the 1987 Constitution. The neophyte…

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