QUEZON CITY, Oct. 12 — Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala assured the agribusiness sector and its development partners that the government has been working to better prepare the agri-fishery for fast-liberalizing global trade, including the much-anticipated ASEAN economic integration by end of 2015. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 21st AgriLink, Foodlink and AquaLink trade show Thursday at World Trade Center in Pasay City, Alcala said the DA has intensified the small farm clustering initiative and […]
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DOH: “We need to strengthen resolve to keep country Ebola-free”
QUEZON CITY, 11 Oct. (PIA)–Due to the growing concern over the Ebola virus, the Department of Health (DOH) gathered concerned private organizations and government agencies in a National Summit on Ebola Virus Disease. With the theme: One Nation, One Direction for EBOLA prevention, the event which was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas, Quezon City, Friday, October 10, aims to solicit the support of participants to help the government keep the Philippines free […]
Vigan moves to final round of New 7 wonders cities race
VIGAN CITY, Oct. 11 (PIA) – Vigan Mayor Eva Medina has renewed her call for Filipinos here and abroad to continue voting for Vigan after it has moved to the final round of the New7 wonders cities race. “Let’s start voting again. Laban ng Vigan, Laban ng Sambayanan (battle for Vigan is battle for the nation),” she said. Medina said Vigan and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia are the only surviving cities in Asia who made […]
Philippines to send health workers to Africa
There is a need for a consensus from different government agencies to send health workers to Africa.
Banks adjust lending rates
Banks start to adjust lending rates due to the higher key policy rates passed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Philippines’ export earning
According to the National Statistics Office, Philippine exports increased by 10% in August.
US Embassy temporarily closes
In our public service announcement, the US embassy will close its operations on Monday due to the celebration of Columbus Day, an American holiday.
October 10 in history
Cavite’s Public Enemy No. 1 “Nardong Putik” died on October 10, 1971.
DOJ and NU signs MOA re digital forensics
The Department of Justice and National University signed a memorandum of agreement regarding the four-year digital forensic course.
No recommendation for MRT shutdown
DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya said that the MRT management did not make any recommendations for the shutdown of the MRT due to the maintenance.
Malacañang awaits DOTC recommendation
Malacañang is awaiting the formal recommendation of DOTC Secretary Abaya regarding the proposed MRT shutdown.
PNP as support system for MMDA
Isabela congressman Rolito Albano proposed that Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group should be a support system to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, especially for the quick response to road-related incidents.
