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MANILA,Philippines (AFP) — Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at “neutralising” Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants who beheaded a Canadian hostage and are holding more than 20 other foreigners. “Casualties are to be expected. But what has to be of utmost importance is neutralising the criminal activities of the ASG,” Aquino said in a statement, referring to the Abu Sayyaf by a commonly used acronym. Aquino released the statement after the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights recorded 52 cases of poll-related violence from January to April. According to Atty. Gemma Paruhinog, Officer-in-Charge of Human Resources Policy Office, this includes 14 cases of homicide, harassment, frustrated and attempted murder. The CHR is also waiting for 49 more cases to be reported by its regional offices. https://youtu.be/tNsUU8Wm900
MANILA, Apr. 27 — The Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) Procurement Service-PhilGEPS signed a General Fares Agreement (GFA) with the Philippine Airlines (PAL) on domestic airline travel for an initial 23 national government agencies. Under the Agreement, all official domestic trips of government officials, employees and personnel will be given 8 percent discount for economy class reservations, 10 percent discount for business class, additional baggage allowance, and waiver of processing fee worth P250 per […]
MANILA, April 27 — The Department of Health (DOH) discloses the latest coverage of Dengue School-Based Immunization which was started last 4 April 2016. As of 24 April 2016, a total of 204, 397 (73%) pupils were vaccinated out of 279,393 pupils with parents’ consent. A total of 362 cases of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) from the three regions where the Dengue School Based Immunization Program were received. The top five common reactions were fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, […]
QUEZON CITY, April 27 – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) expects more efficient and faster delivery of public service, especially in the enforcement of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, with the installation of new fiber optic cable in the national headquarters and regional offices. The PDEA, the lead agency in the national anti-drug campaign, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Science and […]
QUEZON CITY, April 27 – Local chief executives of Zamboanga’s Bakas municipalities called on the government to implement appropriate El Niño mitigation and adaptation programs. The Bakas municipalities is an alliance of the poor municipalities of Siayan and Sindangan in Zamboanga del Norte; and Mahayag, Dumingag, Midsalip, and Sominot in Zamboanga del Sur. “Yes, there is the Roadmap for Addressing the Impact of El Niño (RAIN) but we want a faster response,” said Mayor Flora […]
MANILA, April 27 – The Department of Budget and Management announced that a total of P16.7 billion will be allocated in the 2017 national budget to implement Bottom-up Budgeting (BuB) and the Konkreto at Ayos na Lansangan ang Daan Tungo sa Pangkalahatang Kaunlaran (KALSADA) Program for cities nationwide. 2017 will be the 1st year for KALSADA and the 5th year for BuB for cities. Of the P16.7 billion, P13.5 billion will be for KALSADA for […]
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed its condolences to the Canadian government and the family of mining executive John Ridsdel, who was killed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Ridsdel was among the four hostages who were abducted by ASG bandits on September 21 last year from the Holiday Ocean View resort on Samal Island, Davao del Norte. Also seized were Canadian Robert Hall, Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, and Filipina Marithes Flor. “We extend our […]
(Eagle News) — Tumutulong na ngayon ang iba’t ibang bansa upang mapabilis pa ang imbestigasyong ginagawa ng judicial department ng Pilipinas sa nag-leak na voters’ data at information mula sa hub ng Commission on Election (Comelec) matapos itong mapasok ng mga hacker. Partikular na tinukoy ni Justice Acting Secretary Emmanuel Caparas ang America na isa aniya sa mga kumikilos upang tukuyin ang lahat ng mga sangkot sa hacking ng Comelec website noong March 31. Paliwanag ni […]
(Eagle News) — Patuloy na hinimok ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ang gobyernong nakasasakop sa mga nalalabing hostage ng bandidong Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) na huwag pagbigyan ang hinihinging ransom ng rebeldeng grupo kapalit ng kalayaan ng kanilang hostages. Sa kabila ito ng kamakailan lamang na pagpatay sa isa sa mga dayuhang bihag ng ASG. Matatandaang pinugutan ng ulo ng rebeldeng grupo ang Canadian na si John Ridsdel, isa sa apat na binihag ng […]
(Eagle news) — Isinailalim na sa stress debriefing at medical check-up ang limang pulis na kinumpirma ng Davao City Police Office (DCPO) na pinalaya na matapos dukutin ng New People’s Army (NPA) sa Davao City noong Abril 16. Kinilala ang mga pulis na sina PC/Insp. Leonardo Tarongoy, PO3 Rosenie Cabuenas, PO3 Rudolph Pacete, PO3 Abdul Aziz Ali at PO2 Neil Arellano na pinakawalan sa Paquibato district, pasado 4:00 ng hapon kahapon. Ayon kay DCPO spokesperson […]
MAKATI CITY, April 26 — The Philippines and Switzerland are scheduled to hold the 2nd Joint Economic Commission (JEC) Meeting in Bern, Switzerland on April 27-28, 2016 to strengthen and move forward the two countries’ trade and investment relations. “Pursuing an enhanced trade relationship with Switzerland is an important component of the government’s strategy to expand our country’s market access and increase investments,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. The […]
