MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — Malacañang on Sunday renewed its call for Filipinos in Libya to repatriate themselves as the conflict there continues. “Tinatawagan po muli ang ating mga kababayang nasa Libya at pati na rin ang kanilang mga kamag-anak dito na pagtulungan po natin ang paghikayat sa kanila na lumikas na sa lalong madaling panahon para sa kanilang kaligtasan,” said , Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Hermio Coloma, Jr., in a press briefing over […]
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Court stops ouster of PLM Prexy
Retired Justice retains his post as president of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), after a Manila court issued a writ of preliminary injunction against the PLM Board of Regents, preventing them to execute a resolution ousting said retired Justice from his position as university president.
PAGASA monitors ‘Jose’
Another weather disturbance is being monitored by the PAGASA, which expects it to enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Monday or Tuesday next week.
PAGASA monitors new storm
Another storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility is being monitored by the PAGASA, which will be designated “Jose” when it enters the country. The “habagat” continues to bring rains to much of the country.
Tropical storm gains strength as it leaves the country
As it moves away from the Philippines, “Inday” gains strength, earning the status of a tropical storm.
Palace remains unfazed over coup rumors
Malacañang remains unfazed by rumors of a coup d’etat against President Aquino, saying that the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are satisfied with the government.
No additional provincial buses in EDSA – LTFRB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board clears that there will be no additional provincial bus units in EDSA, contrary to inaccurate reports.
Bayan asks help from Alliance of Health Workers
The militant group Bayan asked help from the Alliance of Health Workers regarding the chemical added to the water used to bombard protesters in SONA.
SOMO in Agusan del Norte
The 5-day suspension of military operations or SOMO is still ongoing in the province of Agusan Del Norte even after the New People’s Army had already released their four PNP captives.
DBM asks Gov’t agencies to submit list of projects funded by DAP
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has ordered all government agencies to submit list of all projects funded by the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).
Philippine aims to expand air services in Hong Kong
According to the Civil Aeronautics Board, negotiations will start in October to increase seat entitlements for Hong Kong tourists. The Philippines has also entered into agreements with 6 countries to expand tourism revenues.
Janet Lim Napoles to stay in isolation room in Camp Bagong DIwa
Janet Lim Napoles will temporarily stay in an isolation room of the BJMP detention facility in Camp Bagong DIwa in Taguig City. She will stay there for one week before being transferred to the ordinary detention cell.
