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Advocates call for the passage of bill promoting positive and non-violent discipline of children
Wilma T. Banaga (left), Child Protection Adviser of the Save the Children, discusses a bill prohibiting all corporal punishment and all other forms of humiliating or degrading punishment of children and promoting positive and non-violent discipline of children during a press... [Read more...]
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BFAR provides livelihood interventions for fishers affected by 2-month closed season in waters of Bajo de Masinloc
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Axis Perez shows parts of “payao,” a fish aggregating device, as a livelihood intervention of the agency for fishermen affected by the two-month closed season in the waters of Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales during... [Read more...]
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Swimming discussed at SCOOP Sa Kamayan Forum
Olympian Susan Papa (2nd from right), president of the Philippine Swimming League, is among the guests in the Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines Forum at the Kamayan Restaurant in P. Faura, Ermita, Manila on Friday (May 18, 2012). Others in photo are (from left) SCOOP... [Read more...]
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UNFPA executive director in Manila to boost support for MDG 5
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin (right) is in Manila from May 17-19 for a series of meetings with stakeholders to mobilize support for the Philippines to achieve its targets for Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5 with three years... [Read more...]
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President Aquino welcomes UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin in Malacanang
President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin during a courtesy call at the Music Room of Malacañang on Thursday (May 17, 2012). UNFPA is an international development agency that promotes the right of... [Read more...]
National
PHL's maritime capability to get boost with arrival of newest frigate 'BRP Ramon Alcaraz' — AFP
By Priam F. Nepomuceno
MANILA, May 21 — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday the country's "maritime domain awareness" will be greatly boosted with the turnover of the frigate USS Dallas (BRP Ramon Alcaraz) to the Philippine Navy this week.
Search for missing PAF aircrew continues
MANILA, May 21 — The Philippine Air Force Monday said the search for the missing aircrew of its crashed Aeramacchi SF-260 trainer plane will continue until the two pilots are found.
AMLA outshines impeachment trial in Senate caucus
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, May 21 – While almost every adult Filipino maybe anticipating the testimony of Chief Justice Renato Corona in his own impeachment trial on Tuesday, the proposed amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) outshone the impeachment issues in a Senate caucus on Monday.
Foreign
British Culture Secretary to be probed over media donations
LONDON, May 21 — British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to be investigated over claims he failed to register donations from media firms, a move taken after calls for him to resign pounded for several weeks.
4th LD-Writethru: Suicide bombers attack Yemeni security soldiers, at least 80 killed
SANAA, May 21 — Several suicide bombers blew themselves up among security soldiers practicing for a military parade in Yemen's capital of Sanaa Monday, killing at least 80 people, police officials said.
Report: Israel Air Force revising tactics to counter surface-to-air missiles
JERUSALEM, May 21 — The Israel Air Force is drafting a new doctrine aimed at enabling its pilots to better confront the growing threat of advanced surface-to-air missile systems in the region, local media said Monday.
Sports & Entertainment
Younghusband Football Academy now Pag-ibig member
By Gloria Jane Baylon
MANILA, MAY 21 -— Mindful of the welfare and well-being of the staff members in their newly-set up football school, Philippine Azkals frontliners, James and Phil Younghusband, have registered them with the governmental Pag-IBIG Fund, it was learned.
Pacquiao amidst same sex marriage issue
By Eddie G. Alinea
MANILA, May 21 — Aren’t they gonna stop? It looks like attempts to distract title defending World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao peace of mind will continue until he faces challenger Timothy Bradley on June 9 in Las Vegas.
Koronadal City files early bid to host 2015 Palarong Pambansa
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, May 21 -– The local government of nearby Koronadal City has formalized its bid to host the 2015 edition of the Palarong Pambansa.
Travel & Tourism
China's top legislator stresses tourism cooperation with Croatia
DUBROVNIK, Croatia, May 21 — Visiting China's top legislator Wu Bangguo has stressed closer cooperation on tourism between China and Croatia.
Iloilo eyes ground breaking of proposed Guimaras-Iloilo terminal system June 1
ILOILO CITY, May 21 – Local officials here and project partners are preparing for the groundbreaking rites for the proposed Guimaras-Iloilo Ferry Terminal System on June 1.
Subic tourism master plan bared
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, May 21 – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is aiming to model this Freeport after Singapore’s Sentosa Island in order to make it a truly viable world-class tourist destination.
Health & Lifestyle
EcoWaste bares 'toxic truth' in some school supplies, calls for action
MANILA, May 21 — As the resumption of classes draws closer, the Ecowaste Coalition pressed for heightened consumer vigilance to prevent children from being exposed to health-damaging chemicals in some school supplies.
Brigada Eskwela, campaign vs dengue to be launched in Bulacan
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, May 18 — The provincial government will launch “Sa Iskul, Ligtas ako sa Dengue: Provincial Anti-Dengue Spraying,” to protect children in schools against the viral disease.
Chinese Health Ministry issues policy to encourage voluntary blood donation
BEIJING, May 18 — China's voluntary blood donors can reimburse their payments for blood usage outside the places where they donate blood, according to a Health Ministry circular Friday.
Provincial
Wage board holds orientation on new Region 4 wage hike
STA. ROSA CITY, Laguna, May 21 — The Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board , in collaboration with the Dept. of Labor and Employment in Region IV-A, has started holding orientation seminars on the New Wage Order No. IV-A15 which took effect May 15.
DPWH starts upgrading of Santiago-Tuguegrao City road
SAN ISIDRO, Isabela, May 21 -– The Dept. of Public Works and Highways 4th Engineering District based here has started road upgrading and widening of the Santiago-Tuguegarao road to ensure safety and convenience of the traveling public.
Catholic monsignor dies at 77
DUMAGUETE CITY, May 21 -– Msgr. Bienvenido Antonio Escalambre Vicente died early Monday at a hospital here due to a lingering ailment.
Business
OPEC oil price reaches its lowest level of this year
VIENNA, May 21, — The weekly average prices of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries kept falling to 107.45 U.S. dollars per barrel last week, reaching its lowest point of this year, the Vienna-based cartel said Monday.
France's Total confirms end of gas leak in North Sea
PARIS, May 21 — French oil giant Total Monday confirmed the success of operations to stop gas leak in the platform of Elgin in the North Sea.
UN calls for shared, sustainable growth within Asia-Pacific region
BANGKOK, May 21 — Asia and the Pacific must work closer together to sustain its dynamic growth and ecological health to achieve sustainable prosperity, the United Nations urged leaders of the region here Monday.
Agri-Business
DA holds briefing on hybrid rice techno demo
ILOILO CITY, May 21 -– Technical personnel of the Department of Agriculture (DA) were briefed recently about the technology method demonstration on hybrid rice aimed at improving their capability when it comes to responding to issues affecting the variety.
Modern composting farms to rise in 2 Iloilo towns
ILOILO CITY, May 21 – Expanded Modified Rapid Composting (EMRC) production farms will be put up in the towns of Pototan and San Miguel soon.
Mushroom exports to top US$ 200-M by 2015
HCM CITY, May 21 — Viet Nam has set a target to expand mushroom cultivation and to earn US$ 150-200 million from exports by 2015, according to the Cultivation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Features
PHL's tricolors: symbol of country's revered culture, unity
By Honor Blanco Cabie
MANILA, May 19 — For 16 days starting May 28 each year, displaying the country’s tricolors has become part of a revered tradition and culture of this multi-ethnic, multi-lingual country of nearly 98 million people from Batanes to Tawi Tawi.
News Analysis: NATO to renew commitment to Afghan security at Chicago summit
By Abdul Haleem and Yangtze Yan
KABUL, May 18 — Afghanistan will top the agenda of the NATO summit in Chicago on May 20-21.
Roundup: Violence spotlights Mexican presidential candidates' anti-crime strategies
MEXICO CITY, May 18 — With the body count in Mexico's violence on the rise, the spotlight in the upcoming presidential election is increasingly focused on the anti-crime strategies of the top three contenders.