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DOLE lifts work stoppage order on more firecracker firms

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment yesterday lifted the work stoppage order on another group of firecracker establishments following their compliance with occupational safety and health standards.   Allowed to resume operations were 331 establishments in Region 7 and Negros Island region. Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III earlier lifted the work stoppage order on 493 other establishments in Luzon and the Visayas bringing the total number of compliant establishments to 824. “Our […]

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President Duterte on Rizal Day calls on Filipinos to unite for development

MANILA, Dec. 31 – President Rodrigo Duterte called on Filipinos to work together towards national progress as he led the 120th anniversary celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom at the Rizal Park on Friday. The President arrived at Rizal Park around 7 am Friday, December 30 and was given arrival honors. After that he led the flag-raising as well as the wreath laying rites for the national hero. In his Rizal Day message, the President […]

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Cases of stray bullet and illegal discharge of firearms dwindles this year

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police- Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (PNP-DIDM) released today (December 30), a comparative report on the stray bullet and illegal discharge of firearms as of December 28, 2016. According to the police report, the trend of stray bullet cases this year has decreased by 85.45% compared to the statistics last year. From December 16 to December 28, 2016, there are 8 reported cases of stray bullets in […]

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Mga paputok at pailaw sa Bocaue, dinagsa ng mga mamimili

BOCAUE, Bulacan (Eagle News) — Dalawang araw bago sumapit ang bagong taon, halos wala ng maparadahan ang mga sasakyan sa compound ng mga nagbebenta ng paputok at pailaw sa Bocaue, Bulacan. Ayon sa isang tindera, bagamat dagsa ang mga taong namimili ng mga paputok ngayon ay mahina pa rin ang kanilang bentahan kumpara noong nakaraang taon. Ni hindi pa nila naabot ang kalahating porsyento ng kanilang kinita noong Disyembre atrenta, 2015. Kilala ang Bocaue, Bulacan […]

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NDRRMC gears up for TY Nina Post Disaster Needs Assessment

QUEZON CITY, Dec. 30 – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) member agencies met to prepare for TY Nina Post Disaster Needs Assessment, on December 29, at the NDRRMC Conference Room, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo B Jalad chaired the meeting attended by representatives from member agencies namely, DILG, DSWD, NEDA, DA, DOH, DSWD, DTI, DepEd, CHED, BFAR, NIA, DOH, DPWH, NCIP, DOE, […]

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Filipino News: Kampanya ng DOLE vs. child labor, ungos sa 2016

MANILA, Dec. 30 – Malaking mga hakbangin at pagbabago ang naisulong ng pamunuan ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) laban sa child labor, kabilang ang hindi katanggap tanggap na anyo nito sa loob lamang ng pitong buwan ng panunungkulan ni Pangulong Rodrigo R. Duterte, ayon kay Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III. “Nagkamit tayo ng malaking pagbabago upang labanan ang laganap na child labor sa mga mahihirap na komunidad, higit lalo ang mga mapanganib pang […]

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BOI greenlights PhP10.2B Tondo Low-Cost Housing Project

MAKATI CITY, Dec. 30 – The Board of Investments (BOI) recently approved the application of Tondo Holdings Corporation (THC) as a new developer of affordable housing. The Php10.18 billion project falls under the Preferred List of Economic and Low-Cost Housing under Book I of Executive Order No. 226, otherwise known as the Omnibus Investments Code of 1987 and complies with the guidelines set by the current Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). “The inclusive growth strategy in […]

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Rizal, a perfect example on how to be a Filipino – DILG Secretary Sueno

QUEZON CITY, Dec. 30 – Welcoming the New Year comes with resolutions to improve oneself. In this season of renewal, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ D. Sueno exhorts the Filipino people to take motivation from the life story and writings of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal. “With the might of his ideas and writings, Rizal awakened and moved our ancestors towards reclaiming Filipino freedom and dignity. Aside from political […]

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MMDA to open more access roads to decongest traffic in NCR

MANILA, Philippine (Eagle News) — Thomas Orbos, officer-in-charge and manager of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday (December 28) said that two private properties in Quezon City and a government property in Makati City will be opened to motorists to further ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region. https://youtu.be/jTU3CPGzQDc

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Majority of Filipinos remain hopeful, positive for the coming year – SWS survey

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, 95 % (percent) of Filipinos remain hopeful and positive for the coming year, despite the series of natural calamities, deaths of influential people and political scandals. The survey result showed that only 5% of Filipinos fear the coming year. The poll was conducted from December 3 to December 6 among 1,500 adult respondents. https://youtu.be/NiBdi6FBWb0

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4 na reklamo vs De Lima, dedesisyunan na ng DOJ

MANILA, Philippine (Eagle News) — Dedesisyunan na ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang apat na reklamong  isinampa laban kay Senadora Leila De Lima. Ayon kay Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre, sakaling lumabas na may probable cause para kasuhan si De Lima ay agad nila itong isasampa sa Office of the Ombudsman para sa kaukulang review. Sinabi ni Aguirre na ang mga kaso ay may kaugnayan sa koneksyon ni De Lima sa illegal drug trade sa New […]

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DepEd’s initial report on typhoon-hit provinces

PASIG CITY, Dec. 29 – Two days after typhoon Nina hit southern Luzon, President Rody Duterte visited Virac, Catanduanes and Pili, Camarines Sur. He was joined by Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones and other members of the cabinet. According to initial reports of local DepEd officials, as of December 27, a total of 118 schools in the regions of Bicol, Mimaropa and Calabarzon are being used as evacuation centers for the 4,050 families affected by typhoon Nina. […]

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