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Taguig nanguna sa mataas na populasyon sa NCR
TAGUIG City, Philippines — Nanguna ang Taguig City sa National Capital Region (NCR) sa may pinakamataas na populasyon. Base sa talaan ng Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) mayroong average population growth rate ito na 4.32 percent mula 2010 hanggang 2015. Nahigitan niya ang Mandaluyong City na mayroong 3.12 % at Parañaque City na mayroon lamang 2.39 %. Nakasaad dito na lumobo ng 805 thousand ang populasyon ng Taguig mula pa noong August 2015 na dati ay 644 […]
PNP reshuffles 15 High-Ranking officials
(Eagle News)– Fifteen high-ranking officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) are included in the first batch of reshuffle in the national police force. PNP Spokesman Police Chief Superintendent Wilben Mayor said that the reshuffle is part of the usual re-assignments when other officials retire. Included in the revamp is Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino who was named the director of the Central Luzon Region (PRO 3). His appointment is caused by the retirement of Chief […]
No shortage of school service vehicles despite phase-out of old units – LTRFB
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board on Thursday, June 2 assured the public that there would be no shortage of school service vehicles despite the order to phase out units that old units this coming school year. The order is to phase out school service vehicles that have been in use for at least 15 years. (Eagle News)
Mga Telcos binigyan ng 1 year para mapabilis ang internet service
BINIGYAN ng hanggang isang taon ng National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ang dalawang telephone companies para ma-improve ang kanilang internet service. Ayon kay NTC Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios, hiniling ng PLDT at Globe na kung maari ay gumamit sila ng hanggang 700mhz frequency. Dahil sa pagpayag ay inaasahan nito na lalong mapapabilis ang internet service gaya ng ipinangako ni Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. Dagdag pa ni Cabarios na sakaling mabigo sila ay tatanggalin nila ang kanilang co-use […]
No luxury trips and extravagant dining for Duterte’s cabinet members
THE new cabinet members of incoming President-elect Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte await a lifestyle change once they assume office in Malacañang on June 30. According to incoming Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, the former Davao City Mayor wants the new administration to live simply and should not use luxury vehicles in their trips. This means taking economy class flights, and banning junkets. Meanwhile, incoming DSWD Secretary Taguiwalo commended this policy. “I’m happy with that kind of […]
Families of MH17 crew file suit against Malaysia Airlines
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — Families of six Malaysia Airlines crew members who were killed when flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine nearly two years ago filed a lawsuit Thursday blaming the carrier for the tragedy. The suit accuses the airline of negligence and breach of contract and is believed to be the first filed against the company over the 2014 disaster, said Balan Nair, a lawyer representing families of the six Malaysian crew […]
Incoming DAR Sec. Rafael Mariano, sinigurong palalakasin ang Security of tenure ng mga magsasaka
Siniguro ni Incoming Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano na walang magsasakang maaalis sa kanilang sakahan dahil sa gagawin nitong reporma sa ahensya. Si Mariano ay Chairman ng kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas o KMP. Ayon kay Mariano, palalakasin niya ang Security of tenure ng mga magsasaka sa kanilang lupang sinasaka. I-re-review din aniya nito ang mga ipinatupad na desisyon ng ahensya na tutol sa kapakanan ng mga magsasaka. Nangako rin si Mariano na agad niyang pag-aaralan […]
NBA: Ex-Cavs center Varejao could be Warriors ‘inside man’
by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Brazilian center Anderson Varejao, the first man to play for both NBA Finals teams in the same season, could give Golden State an inside scoop on his former Cleveland teammates. The 33-year-old South American, who spent 11 1/2 seasons with the Cavaliers before joining Golden State in February, might also wind up with a championship ring no matter which club wins the best-of-seven championship series that begins […]
FUKUOKA prize 2016 academic prize awarded to Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo
The Fukuoka Prize was established by Fukuoka City, Japan, in 1990 as an award presented annually to honor the outstanding work of individuals, groups and organizations to preserve and promote the unique and diverse cultures of Asia. The Prize aims to foster and increase awareness of the value of Asian cultures, and to institute a broad framework for exchange and learning among the people of Asia. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the inception of the Fukuoka Prize. […]
Spokesman: “Duterte does not intend endorse media killings”
Incoming presidential spokesperson, Attorney Salvador Panelo clarified that president-elect Rodrigo Duterte did not intend to endorse media killings. In an interview, Panelo reiterated that Duterte is against all illegal killings. He also added that “Duterte will pursue the criminals to the ends of Earth in accordance with the law with the constitution.” (Eagle News)
Senator Miriam Santiago ‘feeling better’
MAKATI City, Philippines — After being rushed to the intensive care unit of Makati Medical Center on Monday, Feisty Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is now feeling better, according to a statement released by her office. Santiago’s staff also confirmed that she is scheduled to return from ICU to a private room. The lady senator, who has stage 4 lung cancer, was rushed by ambulance to the hospital on Monday due to complications. Just last month, the […]
