Justice Secretary Leila De Lima is adamant that officials will be terminated once it is proven that a druglord was able to construct a 3-storey mansion in New Bilibid Prison.
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President Aquino’s satisfaction ratings improved
In its latest survey, the Social Weather Station said that the satisfaction rating of President Aquino in the last quarter of 2-14 improved at 39% from last quarter’s 34%.
Bangsamoro Basic Law to be translated in the Filipino
A forum was conducted regarding the technical translation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Said forum also opened the idea of translating other laws in Filipino.
Taxi driver, arrested in Manila for holdup
Members of the Manila Police District arrested a taxi driver who robs his passengers.
Congress passes 2015 national budget
The Palace is said to be happy with the passage of the 2015 national budget by the bicameral conference committee. Said budget is worth 2.606 trillion pesos.
Malacanang assures funds are enough for typhoon Ruby assistance
(Eagle News Service) — Malacañang said the government has enough additional funds from the 2014 national budget and from the proposed 2015 national expenditure program to augment assistance in areas affected by Typhoon ‘Ruby’. Based on initial reports, the town of Dolores in Eastern Samar was the worst hit by Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) where it had made its first landfall on Saturday, December 6. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte made the declaration in […]
20 other APEC economies express support for priorities set for 2015 APEC meet
Twenty other APEC member economies have expressed full support for the Philippines’ four major priorities for its hosting of the APEC summit next year with the theme on the importance of “inclusive growth. This was expressed during the two-day symposium for the Informal Senior Officials Meeting (ISOM) in Makati City. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario, the chair of the APEC 2015 ISOM, said they presented the Philippines’ priorities to the members of APEC, which […]
Vigan City declared as one of the “New Seven Wonders Cities Of The World”
(Photo courtesy by Noel Pangan-EBC News Correspondent Ilocos Sur) Vigan City in Ilocos Sur is chosen as the one of the New 7 Wonder Cities of the World (N7WC). The announcement was made last December 8 (Monday) via electronic media by N7WC foundation President Bernard Weber. The other cities declared as among the New Seven Wonder Cities of the World are Beirut, Lebanon; Doha, Qatar; Durban, South Africa; Havana, Cuba; Kuala Kumpur, Malaysia; and La […]
“Ruby” leaves agricultural damages
According to the Department of Agriculture, the agricultural damage caused by “Ruby” reached 1.27 billion pesos. This amount came from Region IV – A, Region V, IX and VIII and may increase once reports of damages came in from the other regions affected by the typhoon.
VP Binay’s ratings suffer setback
In the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia, Vice President Jejomar Binay suffered a setback in his ratings which is now lower by five percent. With the said setback, VP Binay still leads as a candidate for presidential election in the 2016.
Typhoon leaves Philippine area fof responsibility
“Ruby” gathers strength as it leaves the country while a new low pressure area was spotted in southern Mindanao.
“Ruby” leaves nine dead
Confirmed casualties caused by “Ruby” have risen to nine, according to the latest report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, with the casualties occurring in Quezon province, Oriental Mindoro, Iloilo, Cebu and Samar.
