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MANILA, Philippines, September 8 — Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday, September 7 met with members of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) to get the party’s support for his 2016 presidential bid. It was the first time the Vice President formally met with members of the NPC, most of whom had openly expressed support for Binay’s toughest rival, senator Grace Poe. The son of businessman Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco — former Pangasinan Representative Mark Cojuangco said […]
MANILA, Philippines, September 8 — The palace defended Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino from people calling for his resignation. “Patuloy ang tiwala at kumpiyansa ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III kay MMDA Chairman Tolentino sa kanyang pagganap ng tungkulin.” “Sa nakalipas na limang taon, ipinakita ni Chairman Tolentino ang isang hands-on, ‘can do’ management style ng agarang pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng mga mamamayan bunsod ng bagyo at pagbaha at paghahanda sa matitinding […]
MANILA, Sep. 8 — Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Monday assured the public that the Ebola virus found in monkeys by local health authorities is not a threat to human health. The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Saturday that the virus, which has infected some monkeys in an undisclosed facility in the country, is the Ebola Reston Virus (ERV). “Ayon sa Department of Health, ang uri ng Ebola na nakita sa bansa ay hindi […]
MANILA, Sep. 8 — The government will impose suspension of work to contractors who fail to observe safety requirements with no entitlement of time extension and payment on corresponding items and related works. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson through Department Order 125 directed all Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) field offices to strictly implement the requirements on road works safety, traffic management, and construction safety and health during project construction and maintenance works. To minimize disruption and […]
MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) — The Baloc Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 37 in Nueva Ecija has set the pre-trial of the large-scale illegal recruitment against Maria Cristina Sergio and her live-in partner Julius Lacanilao on Sept. 18. The case involves the complaint filed by the three townmates of Mary Jane Veloso, who was also allegedly a victim of illegal recruitment committed by Sergio and Lacanilao. Atty. Edre Olalia, lawyer of Veloso, asked the RTC […]
(CEBU CITY, Cebu) — Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are strengthening their cooperation to effectively fight pandemics that could impact heavily on their economies if such threats go out of control. “We are actually forming networks. A network is important and I think they are trying to look at measures on how they can improve the surveillance of diseases,” Chairperson of the APEC 2015 Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), Laura del Rosario, said during […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang assured the public on Monday that the Ebola virus found in monkeys by local health authorities is not a threat to human health. This was after the Department of Health (DOH) had confirmed on Saturday that the virus, which has infected some monkeys in an undisclosed facility in the country, is indeed the Ebola Reston Virus (ERV). Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr.quoted the DOH as saying that this strain of Ebola […]
(Eagle News) – Former Senator Panfilo Lacson criticized Malacanang’s move to give the lead role of traffic management to the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Lacson said the focus of the PNP-HPG should be on arresting erring motorists, and not on the management of traffic flow which should still be left to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Lacson said the PNP-HPG could help in the management of traffic in EDSA, but disagreed […]
ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Sept 7 (PIA) – Some 120 youth of Lamitan City participated in the one-day Values Orientation Workshop on Drug Awareness and Prevention aimed at developing the young minds’ consciousness on the dangers and effects of illegal drugs and substance abuse. Pelita L. Tacorda, City Social Welfare Officer said the activity was also conducted to encourage, facilitate and create opportunities for self-expression and enhance young peoples’ social awareness towards building a better future for […]
MANILA, Sep. 7—During Wednesday’s Senate plenary hearing on the Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BLBAR), the amended version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) authored by Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. as Senate Committee on Local Government chair, Senator Teofisto “TG” D. Guingona III questioned the deletions from the original draft, which he believed were vital to the identity and operation of the autonomous region. “My review of the BBL takes off from the […]
ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Sept. 7 (PIA) – The National Food Authority (NFA) here assured sufficient rice stock even with El Nino. Provincial Manager Benilda Fidel of the NFA said that Capiceños have no need to worry about rice supply even during the dry spell. She said that based on their latest rice inventory, the rice stocks in the province covering those in the households, traders, millers and NFA will last for 58 days. Fidel added […]
QUEZON CITY, Sept. 7 — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday alerted the public to be vigilant against robbers and shoplifters with the onset of “-ber” months. According to PNP Chief Police Director General Ricardo C. Marquez, crime can happen to anyone at the most unexpected time, and to combat crime the public must be kept informed of the various modus operandi of criminals. These criminals are known to be part of Salisi Gang, Laglag […]
