After the 5-day free vaccination program against polio and measles, health workers went on a door-to-door visit to ensure that all children 5 years and below receive vaccination.
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Less possibility of storm entering Philippines
“Habagat” brings rains to MIndanao while the rest of the country will experience fair weather. PAGASA added that the storm in the Pacific will not enter the Philippines, saying that “Mario” is the last storm to visit the country this month.
DFA distances itself regarding Abu Sayyaf threat
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) distanced itself from the Abu Sayyaf threat of beheading its two German captives, saying that it is the job of the PNP to handle the matter.
Almost 1000 foreign fighters join ISIS
Almost 1,000 foreign fighters from the Asia-Pacific region have joined ISIS with possibility of more joining. To stop foreign fighters from joining the militant group, the United Nations recently adopted a resolution to that effect.
President Aquino brings home good news
President Aquino shares the good news he brought from his two weeks visit in Europe and the United States. As he landed in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport 2, President Aquino reported that his trip was worth it. Said trip was the longest he was away from the country. He added that through the meetings that he conducted, the Philippines will receive almost 2.35 billion dollars in investment, which will generate more employment. He also […]
Islamist fighters advance in Syria despite U.S. strikes
BY KINDA MAKIEH AND JONNY HOGG (Reuters) – U.S. and coalition planes pounded Islamic State positions in Syria again on Wednesday, but the strikes did not halt the fighters’ advance in a Kurdish area where fleeing refugees told of villages burnt and captives beheaded. U.S. President Barack Obama, speaking at the United Nations, asked the world to join together to fight the militants and vowed to keep up military pressure against them. “The only language […]
U.N. backs strong laws against foreign extremist fighters
World leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York turned its focus on the situation in Iraq and Syria.
Sen. Guingona eyes extension on filing of human rights claims
Senator Guingona is asking the Senate to give a two-year extension for the human rights victims during the Marcos era to file their claims for reparation.
Pnoy concludes U.S. trip
President Aquino has concluded his five-day working visit to the United States. He’s coming home with fresh investments from various companies upon his return to Manila. President Aquino left the San Francisco international Airport at about 4:40 pm on Wednesday, Pacific time, via a Philippine Airlines chartered flight. Before his departure, the President held two quick business meetings with the top executives of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, International Development, and Wells Fargo Bank. The meetings served […]
Sen. Cayetano says Senate can arrest those who snub its subpoena
The Binays were not around to contend against the new allegations against them, with Vice President Jejomar Binay saying that he’d rather work than be involved in politics. His son, Mayor Junjun Binay meanwhile challenged the jurisdiction of the said sub-committee. The Binays were not around to refute the fresh allegations against them. Vice president Jejomar Binay declined the subcommittee’s invitation to appear before it. Mayor Erwin “Junjun” Binay, on the other hand, questioned the […]
Ex- Councilor : Makati biddings, just for show
A former Makati City counselor said that he used to receive 300 thousand to 500 thousand pesos monthly and he believes that the money came from then Mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay.
Ex-Makati councilor testifies biddings were rigged
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — A former Makati councilor testified that he used to receive P300,000 to P500,000 monthly and that he believed the money came from then mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay. Ex-Councilor Ernesto Aspillaga told the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee this morning he decided to come clean in the hope that the entire country would be spared from the alleged culture of corruption in Makati. Aspillaga further claimed that as the former […]
