MANILA, Nov. 19 — The government is ready to hold a dialogue with coconut farmers who want the coco levy fund to be returned to them after several decades, a Palace official said on Tuesday. “Ang kapakanan ng mga mamamayan at ‘yung makatwirang pananagot ng pamahalaan sa mga pondo ng bayan, katulad ng coconut levy, ang ating batayang prinsipyo diyan,” Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during a press briefing. It was reported that a […]
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Government leads Manila Ports Forum to address congestion
MANILA, Nov. 19 — The Palace announced on Tuesday that it is holding the Manila Ports Forum on November 27 at the Manila Diamond Hotel to address congestion at ports, especially the Port of Manila. “Dito sa pagkakataong ito ay magbibigay ng update hinggil sa mga isinasagawa ng pamahalaan para maibsan ang problema ng port congestion,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during a press briefing. Expected to attend the forum are […]
Congress gives PNoy go-ahead to deal with 2015 power shortage
The House of Representatives granted President Benigno Aquino III special powers through a passed resolution yesterday to deal with a projected power shortage in 2015, even as the Senate put the measure on hold to make way for budget deliberations. Senator Sergio Osmena III, chairman of the committee on energy, said Senate President Franklin Drilon had ordered that priority be given to passing the national budget for 2015. “The committee will have to finish its […]
Senator Sotto asks that ASec Guarin and Gen. Catapang be quarantined
Senator Tito Sotto is asking that Acting Health Secretary Janet Guarin and AFP Chief Gen. Pio Catapang Jr. be quarantined as precautionary measure when they visited the soldiers in Caballo Island while not wearing hazard suits.
Mayon Volcano shows new activity
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded new activity in the Mayon Volcano including two volcanic quakes and crater glow. Alert level 3 remains raised in the vicinity of the volcano.
Investigation on the overpriced Makati building continues
The Senate Blue Ribbon Sub-Committee continued its investigation on the allegedly overpriced Makati City Hall Building II. Also included in the investigation is the overpriced Makati Science High School Building.
Senator Estrada asks Sandiganbayan leave to undergo physical therapy
Senator Jinggoy Estrada asked the Sandiganbayan to allow him to undergo physical therapy in the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan.
Port czar to resolve port congestion
The private sector is asking the government to appoint a “port czar” to resolve the issue of port congestion.
Partly cloudy and rainy skies
Although there is no low pressure area spotted near the Philippines, the country will experience cloudy skies and scattered rain showers due to the northeast monsoon.
French President will visit Philippines in 2015
The President of France, Francoise Hollande will visit the Philippines in 2015. One of his agenda will be about climate change. He is the first French head of state and first European head of state to officially visit the Philippines.
Deles shares Bangsamoro example to rally youth diplomats towards peace advocacy
MANILA, Nov. 18 — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles rallied hundreds of student delegates who participated in the De la Salle-College of Saint Benilde Model United Nations (Benilde MUN) competition on Saturday, November 15 to be bearers of peace. “As future diplomats, you must carry the seeds of peace to other nations and enable it to take root and grow. A million others will join you in your noble quest,” she […]
PNoy lauds DND achievements, contribution to nation-building
MANILA, Nov. 18 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday commended the Department of National Defense (DND) for its achievements, as well as the soldiers’ unwavering commitment in performing their duties. Gracing the department’s 75th Founding Anniversary at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City, President Aquino praised Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin for his leadership. “Malaking bahagi po ng tagumpay na tinatamasa ngayon ng ating unipormadong hanay ay bunga na rin sa repormang isinusulong […]
