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Government cites 5 preconditions for RP’s sustained development

Department of Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Tuesday, January 3, enumerated five preconditions necessary for the Duterte Government to be able to achieve a 7 percent sustained growth rate. These five preconditions which must be achieved are: peace and order, addressing the infrastructure gap, investing in human resources, cutting the cost of doing business in the country, and a competitive tax system. On capitalizing on human resources, Secretary Diokno said the country would […]

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Lokal ng Pasong Tamo, Central kaisa sa isinagawang INC ‘International Evangelical Mission’

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Kasabay ng paggunita sa ika-92 kaarawan ng dating Tagapamahalang Pangkalahatan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo na si Kapatid na Eraño G. Manalo ay inilunsad noong Lunes (Enero 2), ang ‘International Evangelical Mission’ kung saan sabay-sabay na isinagawa ang Pamamahayag ng mga Salita ng Diyos sa bawat distrito at lokal sa buong mundo. Ang pagkakataong ito ay matagal na pinaghandaan ng mga kapatid sa INC sa pamamagitan ng mga gabi-gabing pagpapanata. […]

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A trip to the land of endangered ancient olive trees

by Michaela CANCELA-KIEFFER Agence France Presse TRAIGUERA, Spain (AFP) — The sun sets in eastern Spain and dozens of ancient olive trees cast long shadows on the ground. Once dug up and sold as luxury items for the wealthy, they are increasingly protected as farmers and authorities realise these trees, some of which were planted by the Romans, are an invaluable part of Spain’s heritage. Near the town of Traiguera, Amador Peset, 37, gets out […]

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China says its hard work on denuclearization of Korean peninsula is obvious

BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China’s hard work in trying to ensure the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula is obvious to all, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday (January 3) after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Beijing was not helping to control North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Sunday (January 1) his nuclear-capable country was close to test-launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), raising the prospect of putting parts of the United […]

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Athletics: Coe says sport must innovate, backs new Bolt eve

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — World athletics chief Sebastian Coe threw his support Wednesday behind a new team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt, saying the sport needed “brave, bold ideas” to stay relevant. Nine-time Olympic champion Bolt will headline the inaugural Nitro Athletics in Melbourne next month, captaining the ‘All-Stars’ in the competition. The meet will feature six teams — including Australia, China, Japan, England and New Zealand — and feature non-traditional events such as middle-distance […]

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QC to host Environmental Summit

QUEZON CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA)–Quezon City government in partnership with the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) and the Environmental Management Bureau-National Capital Region (EMB-NCR) will hold the 3rd Ecological Solid Waste Management Exhibition and Environmental Summit on January 26-29 at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The event, which will be part of the observance of Zero Waste Month, will bring together leaders and practitioners in solid waste management, climate change, disaster risk prevention and mitigation […]

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New year marks new opportunities for Pangasinan fishers

QUEZON CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA) – Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol visited the Fisherman’s Center of the newly-completed wharf and causeway in Sual, Pangasinan to meet local fisherfolks and local leaders of Pangasinan and La Union on December 29, 2016 for the last Biyaheng Bukid for 2016. Piñol announced that the fishery sector of Pangasinan will be tapped as an alternative source of fish supplies for Metro Manila as fish pens in Laguna De Bay will be dismantled […]

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PCA to help Nina-affected coconut farmers

QUEZON PROVINCE, Jan. 4 (PIA) – Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Administrator Billy Andal promised to aid all the coconut farmers to help them get back on their feet after experiencing the devastating typhoon Nina.  “We are really devastated when we heard the news. Imagine losing thousands or even million-worth of your crop? We lost hundreds of thousands of coconut trees at a time when we are trying to plant more to replace the senile and […]

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New York police hunt thieves in $6 million New Year’s jewelry heist

NEW YORK , United States (Reuters ) — Thieves in New York broke into a jewelry wholesaler and made off with $6 million in valuables on New Year’s Eve, just blocks from the nationally televised and highly secured Times Square street party celebrating the holiday, police said on Tuesday (January 3). Three men broke in to a building on Manhattan’s 36th Street at 10 p.m. (0300 GMT) on Saturday (December 31), police said. A surveillance […]

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Armed men attack Philippines jail, free scores of prisoners

COTABATO, Philippines (AFP) — Armed men linked to a breakaway Muslim rebel group attacked a jail in the strife-torn southern Philippines Wednesday, killing one guard and freeing 132 inmates, officials said. A two-hour long firefight broke out when more than 100 armed men attacked the jail in North Cotabato, overwhelming prison guards and giving inmates an opportunity to escape. “It’s to rescue their comrades under our custody. It is a rescue operation,” jail warden Peter […]

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Opening of Circulo del Mundo bypass road further reduces traffic congestion around NAIA Terminal 3

MANILA, Jan. 4 (PIA) – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark. Villar announced the opening of Circulo Del Mundo Bypass road on the first minute of December 30. “Circulo Del Mundo Bypass road is a 125 lineal meter bypass road which will further reduce traffic congestion around the vicinity of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. It is now open to the public,” Villar said. “This is a dedicated lane for […]

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DILG: 535 PAMANA completed projects bring real change to conflict-affected areas

QUEZON CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA) – A total of 535 or 68% of the 787 projects under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have been completed since the program started in 2012. DILG Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ D. Sueno said the Department is continuously monitoring the 252 remaining projects which are on various stages of implementation. The PAMANA program provides subsidy and technical assistance for […]

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