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President Aquino approves infrastructure projects worth P63.5 billion

MAY 21 (PND) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has given the green light for vital public infrastructure projects worth P63.5 billion, which would further spur economic development in key growth areas, Malacañang announced on Tuesday. The President approved seven projects when he presided over the 17th meeting of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board at the Palace on Tuesday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said. Approved during the six-hour meeting was the […]

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Ferrer thanks Congress ad hoc committee for retaining substantive elements of BBL

MANILA, May 21 — Government of the Philippines (GPH) chief peace negotiator Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer conveyed her appreciation to the members of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) for exerting due diligence as they deliberated and voted on every section of the proposed measure, noting that substantive elements of the proposed law were retained in response to the call of the Bangsamoro people for genuine autonomy. “We have […]

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House of Representatives ad hoc committee passes amended BBL

MAY 20 (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee has approved the amended version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Fifty voted in favor of the amended version of the law, and 17 voted against the amended law that will usher in the creation of a new political entity that will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Only one lawmaker, Palawan Rep. Frederick Abueg who represented Deputy Speaker Carlos Padilla, abstained. He […]

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NDRRMC to intensify earthquake drills

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — With a threat of strong earthquake looming, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) will intensify its efforts to conduct earthquake drills. The said council will also conduct an information campaign. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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MMDA against PUV exemption from number coding

MAKATI City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) raised objections on the request of various transport groups to exempt public utility vehicles from the number coding scheme, saying that such exemption will result in more traffic problems. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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MMDA advises public to undergo rescue training

MAKATI City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is asking the public to consider taking rescue training as PHIVOLCS issued a detailed map showing the West and East Valley Fault lines, both of which may cause strong earthquakes. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Ad-Hoc Committee finishes voting on BBL draft

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — After an 12-hour long session, the section-by-section voting of the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee. The Committee allowed 32 amendments on the 18-article proposed law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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PNP holds vital witness regarding Valenzuela fire

VALENZUELA City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) placed three welders of the Kentex Manufacturing Corporation into protective custody after said welders asked for police assistance after receiving death threats. The PNP is considering the three welders as “vital witnesses.” (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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CHED urges universities to create student assistance fund

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) urged colleges and universities to create student assistance funds to help students in need of financial assistance in face of the CHED’s approval of tuition fee increase of over 300 colleges and universities. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Remove PUV’s from coding scheme

MANILA, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — Various groups from the public transportation sector are forming an alliance to ask for an exemption of public utility vehicles (PUV’s) from the coding scheme, saying that their inclusion to the said scheme causes a shortage of public transportation, especially during rush hour. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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House committees approve Mindanao Power Corporation

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The House Committee on Energy, Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization and Committee on Mindanao Affairs approved the bill proposing the formation of the Mindanao Power Corporation. Said corporation aims to guarantee the stable supply of energy in the said region, which will assure the development of Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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