Hong Kong police started clearing barricades in the main protest site in the Admiralty district when a court order was issued in favor of a bus company claiming that the protests disrupted its business.
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Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Kabul
Taliban a claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that killed six soldiers and wounded at least ten in a highway near Kabul, Afghanistan.
Fire in Sta. Cruz, Manila leaves 500 families homeless
At least 500 families lost their homes and belongings as a fire incident in Sta. Cruz, Manila destroyed more than 200 houses made of light materials.
BOC to auction confiscated rice and TV sets
The Bureau of Customs will auction smuggled items that it confiscated, which includes rice and television sets.
DOH launches anti-fireworks campaign
As the new year comes nearer, the Department of Health launches its “Anti-Paputok” campaign to reduce fireworks-related injuries.
“Lingap sa Mamamayan” helps 100, 000 residents in Samar
The Iglesia Ni Cristo, helped more than 100, 000 residents of eastern Samar through its program “Lingap sa Mamamayan” providing free medical consultations as well free medicine and even goodie bags.
President Aquino on top of rehabilitation
Despite attending the 25th ASEAN – Republic of Korea Summit, President Aquino, in his departure speech, assures the public that he is on top of the ongoing rehabilitation and relief operations after the rampage of “Ruby”.
LTFRB approves fare rollback
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved the one peso rollback on the passenger fare. The minimum fare is now Php 7.50
President Aquino leaves for Busan, South Korea
President Aquino leaves for Busan, South Korea to attend the 25th ASEAN – Republic of Korea Summit.
House of Representatives approves emergency powers of President
The proposed emergency powers of President Aquino was approved by the House of Representatives in its first and second hearing.
Unemployment rate goes down
According to the latest survey conducted by the Philippine Statistic Agency, the number of unemployed Filipinos goes down to 2.5 million compared to 2. 6 million last year.
Senate considers supplemental budget
The Senate is deliberating a supplemental budget regarding government projects that were put on hold when the Supreme Court declared the Disbursement Acceleration Program unconstitutional.
