The Filipina Summit encouraged women – especially housewives and mothers – to enter into small-scale businesses as well as to look for part-time jobs to encourage economic development.
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Tingting Cojuangco allegedly involved in election fraud
Former Tarlac governor, Tingting Cojuangco, was allegedly involved in election fraud last 2013, according to her own former executive assistant, Worthy Acosta.
Free LRT ride for women on Sunday
In celebration of National Women’s Month, the LRT will give free rides for women on Sunday, March 8.
No need for Senate approval – MILF
According to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Vice-Chairman, the government does not need the approval of the Senate to push through the peace agreement between the government and the MILF.
Meralco may increase electric charges
Meralco may increase electric charges as the price of electricity in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market went up.
AFP to finish offensive against BIFF this weekend
The Armed Forces of the Philippines target to finish its offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter this weekend.
AFP to eliminate BIFF in 3 months
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is confident that it will meet the 3-month deadline to eliminate the threat of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.
No more Mamasapano hearing – Senate
The Senate said that it will no longer hold any new hearing on the Mamasapano incident.
Government negotiation with MILF, unconstitutional
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago said that from the start, the government’s negotiation with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is unconstitutional.
BBL not unconstitutional – Malacañang
According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Bangsamoro Basic Law is not unconstitutional.
MRT “early close, late open” sched may change
According to the Department of Transportation and Communications, the proposed “early close, late open” schedule of the MRT is still subject to change.
Ban on California poultry products due to bird flu
The Department of Agriculture issued a total ban on the importation of poultry products from California to ensure that the Philippines remain bird-flu free.