Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
MMC passes resolution banning e-bikes on major roads
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) on Wednesday passed a resolution banning electric bikes / trikes on national roads under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
The MMC is one of the governing boards and policymakers of the MMDA, along with the president of the Metro Manila Vice Mayors League and the president of the Metro Manila Councilors League.
Hacked PCG Facebook page sharing, uploading movie clips
Netizens are now watching clips of free movies online through an unexpected source – the hacked Facebook page of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
On Wednesday, the PCG’s social media page started uploading and sharing clips of various movies.
PH Navy test-fires weapons of anti-submarine chopper deployed in WPS
The Philippine Navy test-fired the weapon systems fitted in two of its AW-159 anti-submarine helicopters, Cmdr. John Percie Alcos, the newly designated Navy spokesperson, told reporters in a phone interview on Wednesday.
Alcos said that two .50-caliber machine guns — one for each of the AW-159 — were test-fired at Marine Base Gregorio Lim firing range in Ternate, Cavite on Monday, Feb. 26.
Cha-cha plebiscite alongside 2025 elections? Bad idea, says Hontiveros
The proposal to hold a Charter change (Cha-cha) plebiscite alongside the 2025 midterm elections is a bad idea, said Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday.
In a press conference, Hontiveros maintained her stance against any form of amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
Catriona Gray, Sam Milby facing ‘relationship issues’
Catriona Gray and Sam Milby are confirmed to be going through some “challenges” in their relationship but are working to mend them together, their label Cornerstone Entertainment said amid rumors that they have broken up.
In a statement on its official social media pages on Wednesday, Feb. 28, Cornerstone spoke about the real score between Gray and Milby while appearing to deny the separation rumors.