The Malaysian government and British satellite firm Inmarsat release the data used to determine the path of missing flight MH370 Lady Christel Regalado reports from Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
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Family of U.S. soldier freed from captivity in Afghanistan, says son needs time to heal
(Reuters) — The U.S. soldier freed from nearly five years in captivity in Afghanistan, Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, needs patience and time to heal from his harrowing ordeal, his parents told a news conference in Boise, Idaho on Sunday (June 1). Bergdahl was released on Saturday (May 31) in an exchange deal in which five Talibanprisoners were freed from Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba and flown to Qatar. Bergdahl’s parents, Bob and Jani Bergdahl, said they have not yet spoken to their son and couldn’t wait to […]
Hottest temperature this year recorded at 40.4 °C in Tuguegarao
MANILA (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded on Sunday, June 1, the highest temperature in country so far for this year. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Gener Quitlong said Tuguegarao, Cagayan experienced its hottest temperature when temperature sizzled to 40.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The latest reading surpassed the previous high of 39.8 degrees Celsius recorded last May 22 also in Tuguegarao. However, Quitlong […]
Malacanang asks for cooperation for orderly school opening today
MANILA — Malacanang has called on the public to work together and observe the ‘bayanihan’ spirit in assuring an orderly school opening where some 26 million public and private school students are expected to troop back to their schools nationwide. Some 18,000 policemen will also be deployed nationwide as part of maintaining peace and order for the school opening today. “We are calling on to all citizens to execute the spirit of bayanihan in the […]
Nadal enters French Open
Rafael Nadal enters the third round of the French Open after beating his Austrian opponent.
Php 8.50 minimum fare starts on June 14
From Php 8, the minimum fare will now be Php 8.50 for the first four kilometers and an additional 10 centavos for the succeeding kilometers. The fare increase is approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
Government ready for ASEAN integration
The government will focus on many sectors, especially the agricultural sector, in preparation for the impending ASEAN integration.
Palace approves 9 major projects worth P62.3 billion
MANILA, Philippines — The Aquino administration has approved nine major projects in infrastructure, transportation, water supply, and health care worth P62.3 billion, during a marathon meeting in Malacanang on Thursday (May 29). In a statement issued on Friday, May 30, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the projects were approved by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board on Thursday during their meeting that began at 1 p.m. and ended at almost […]
Infographics – Vacation’s over, a new school year starts!
Time to study and prepare for our future Determine your goals Be organized Take care of yourself Manage your time effectively Broaden your social network Be patient, relaxed and focused Have a great school year!
Acoustic ‘pings’ unrelated to missing MH370 jetliner
A U.S. Navy official says, the acoustic ‘pings’ which were at the center of the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 are no longer believed to be from the aircraft’s black box. Lady Christel Regalado reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sec. Luistro: School fees, not a requirement for admission
Department of Education has reiterated that public schools are not allowed to collect any fees as a requirement for enrollment.
Court order Napoles’ return to Ft, Sto. Domingo
The Makati Regional Trial Court immediately ordered the Philippine National Police to return Janet Lim Napoles to Ft. Sto. Domingo in Laguna, denying her motion to stay at the Ospital ng Makati.
