PAGASA raises public storm signal number 1 in various areas of Bicol and Quezon Province as tropical storm “Glenda” approaches said regions.
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Malacanang welcomes award for global tourism campaign ‘it’s more fun in the Philippines’
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace congratulated the tourism department for receiving recognition for its global tourism campaign, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” The Department of Tourism’s promo landed third among the world’s best marketing campaigns, and the first in the Asia Pacific region, according to Warc 100, a global annual ranking of marketing campaigns based on performance, effectiveness and strategy. The Warc 100 serves as a benchmark for commercial creativity. It ranks world’s best campaigns based […]
Palace wants public to conserve energy as Luzon plant carries out maintenance shutdown
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace asked for public cooperation Saturday in conserving energy after the Department of Energy announced the possibility of having one-hour rotating brownout due to maintenance shutdown of a power plant in Batangas.Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla said the brownout is due to maintenance shutdown of the Ilijan natural gas power plant in Batangas. Luzon energy users are expected to be affected by the shutdown.“We do ask for the understanding of our citizens […]
Budget Department proposes P2.6 trillion budget for 2015
MANILA, Philippines — The budget department proposed a P2.606 trillion budget for 2015 during Friday’s Cabinet meeting, 15 percent higher than the 2014 national budget, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma said in a statement.President Benigno S. Aquino III directed the Cabinet to fine-tune the budget assumptions and planning parameters for next year’s budget, he said.The President convened the Cabinet on Friday for a first-pass review and discussion of the 2015 national budget.“After the […]
GPH – MILF peace panels fail to reach consensus on Bangsamoro Law
The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has yet to reach full consensus on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law.
DPWH to resume road repairs in QC
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has advised motorists to avoid certain areas in Quezon City as the Department of Public Works and Highways resumes its road-reblocking.
Budget secretary submits resignation letter
Before the start of the budget presentation in Malacañang, President Aquino said that Budget secretary Butch Abad submitted his resignation but the President rejected it.
Enrile attends arraignment at Sandiganbayan
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile and Janet Lim Napoles attended their arraignment at the Sandiganbayan while co-accused Atty. Gigi Reyes was not able to attend because of panic attacks.
NBI and PNP files charges against hazing incident suspects
The National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police is scheduled to file charges against twenty suspects involved in the hazing incident that resulted in the death of Julius Caesar Servando.
DSWD confirms that it benefited from DAP
The Department of Social Welfare and Development confirmed that it benefited from DAP funds, receiving an additional Php 1.97 billion which it used to support social services project in the ARMM.
Atty. Gigi Reyes’ conditon improves
After two days in the hospital, Atty. Gigi Reyes’ medical condition has markedly improved but she is still not well enough to attend her scheduled arraignment.
Senators divided on Pnoy’s rejection of Sec. Abad’s resignation
Opposition Senator Nancy Binay asked President Aquino to reconsider his decision not to accept Abad’s resignation.