Jing Villamente

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Wednesday revealed that the truck driver involved in the fatal 28 May road incident that killed three people on Batasan-San Mateo Road in Barangay Batasan Hills has tested positive for illegal drugs. QCPD acting director Col. Randy Glenn Silvio confirmed that a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide, multiple physical injuries and multiple damage to property was filed against the suspect, identified only as “Eruel,” on 30 May.

3 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has separated itself from Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon’s recent admission that the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) may no longer be viable due to at least P5.1 billion in loan defaults. “We’re just the implementing agency,” LTFRB spokesperson Ariel Inton told Daily Tribune.

4 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

As millions of students return to school this June, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday issued a strong reminder to all public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers, including tricycles and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) providers to strictly honor the 20 percent student fare discount. LTFRB chairperson Atty.

4 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente |Nicholas Price

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday defended the P80,000 livelihood grant provided to “Rose,” the woman seen emerging from a Makati drainage canal in a widely circulated video, clarifying that the assistance is part of a government reintegration program that began last year.

4 days ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced Tuesday the resumption of its scholarship program for the surviving children of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel who died or became permanently incapacitated in the line of duty. This scholarship program reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to honor the bravery of PNP members by providing educational support not only to their legitimate but also illegitimate children affected by service-related death or disability.