Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian is asking for the formation of an audit body for the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), which will primarily monitor the salaries of the teaching and non-teaching staff.
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PNP to investigate Jolo Revilla’s gunshot incident
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate the gunshot incident involving Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla to look for foul play.
Fire in Araneta Avenue lasts for 50 hours
A fire in a building in Araneta Avenue took 50 hours before it was successfully controlled by firefighters.
Vice Governor Jolo Revilla back in ICU
In Cavite, Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla returned to intensive care unit (ICU) after his surgery when he accidentally shot himself in the chest.
DSWD allots P4.85 million for residents affected by Maguindanao fighting
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allotted 4.85 million pesos for the residents affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao, according to Malacanang. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said 2,090 affected families or 10,450 individuals from seven barangays in Datu Salibo in Maguindanao are currently housed in six evacuation centers. More people are being displaced as the Philippine army continued to fight the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). The all-out operation […]
BSP extends LYD-CEF for repatriated OFWs
MANILA, PIA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved the reopening of the Libyan Dinar Currency Exchange Facility (LYD-CEF) for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated from Libya for another six months, or until July 29, 2015. The approval came shortly after Labor Secretary Erlinda Baldoz sent a letter to Amando M. Tetangco, BSP Governor, requesting for the extension of the LYD-CEF, thus, giving life to BSP Circular 867, dated January 14, 2015, allowing […]
No update yet regarding Sen Enrile’s health condition
After being admitted in the Makati Medical Center due to pneumonia, said hospital still had not issued any medical bulletin on Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s condition.
More troops sent to Maguindanao
As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), more troops were sent to Maguindanao.
MILF advises troop to avoid confrontations against the government
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanded its fighters to avoid fighting government troops, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
Pacquiao, not required to pay taxes for Mayweather fight
According to Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares, Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao don’t need to pay taxes for his fight with Mayweather due to the higher tax rate in the United States.
French gov’t to give 50 million euros for country’s fight vs climate change
The French government will extend at least 50 million euros to the Philippines to contribute to the country’s prevention and reconstruction efforts in response to natural disasters resulting from the effects of climate change. The two countries announced the grant of support from France in a Joint Declaration on the Enhanced Partnership between the Republic of the Philippines and the French Republic. According to the declaration, the loan will be given to the Philippine government […]
Aquino calls on int’l community to conclude universal climate change deal
President Aquino called on the international community of nations to conclude a universal climate change agreement when they meet in Paris late this year to save the planet from destruction. In a statement during the launch of the Manila Call to Action on Climate Change in Malacañang Palace, the President said he welcomed the initiative and emphasized the need for all countries to work together to address the dangers posed by climate change. “The choice […]
