Cebu City gov’t to buy generators to ensure continuous power supply
May 1, 2009 11:12 am· Comments Off
CEBU CITY, April 29 -– The Cebu City Government is planning to buy a new generator set for the city’s traffic management office to ensure continuous power supply during blackouts.
Rep. Del Mar defends Cebu City-FLI deal
May 1, 2009 11:11 am· Comments Off
CEBU CITY, April 29 –- Rep. Raul del Mar (Cebu City, north district) has defended Cebu City officials in their multi-billion-peso joint venture agreement with Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) to develop 50.6 hectares of the city-owned South Road Properties (SRP).
Pacquiao promises great fight against Hatton on Sunday
May 1, 2009 11:10 am· Comments Off
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, April 30 –- Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao promised a great fight when he stakes his world’s best pound-for-pound title against Ricky Hatton of England on Saturday (Sunday Manila) in their much-awaited ‘The Battle of East and West’ encounter at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I respect Ricky Hatton. He is a good person. He is a nice guy and I would like to remind everyone that there is nothing personal for this fight and we are just doing our job to give a good fight to the people and make them happy,” Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36KOs) said during a press conference held on Wednesday at the MGM Grand.
Hong Kong to set up hotline for travelers returning from flu-affected areas
May 1, 2009 11:09 am· Comments Off
HONG KONG, April 30 — Hong Kong will set up a hotline to handle inquiries from people who developed flu-like symptoms after traveling to human swine-flu affected areas, the local Center for Health Protection said Wednesday.
WHO raises pandemic alert level to Phase 5
May 1, 2009 11:09 am· Comments Off
GENEVA, April 30 — As the swine flu situation continues to get worse, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised the pandemic alert level to Phase 5, indicating that a full pandemic is imminent.
Los Angeles ranks among most polluted cities in United States: report
May 1, 2009 11:08 am· Comments Off
LOS ANGELES, April 30 — Despite some slight improvements, Los Angeles continues to have some of the most polluted air in the United States, the American Lung Association said on Wednesday.
Finland to purchase missile system from Norway
May 1, 2009 11:07 am· Comments Off
HELSINKI, April 30 — The Finnish Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that it would order an air defense missile system from Norway's Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace.
Climate change hits Vietnam’s poorest areas
May 1, 2009 11:06 am· Comments Off
HANOI, April 30 — There are no fears of tsunamis in the fishing village of Hai Ly Commune. The sea is calm and bountiful for the fishermen who come back to shore with nets full, reported the Vietnam news agency.
Expert recommends right amount of fertilizers for better pineapple production
May 1, 2009 11:06 am· Comments Off
By Danny O. Calleja
DAET, Camarines Norte, April 30 ––A researcher from the Research Outreach Station of the Department of Agriculture (DA) here has discovered a pineapple growing technique that yields export quality fruits.
Bosch Inc. Philippines celebrates 14th anniversary
May 1, 2009 11:02 am· Comments Off
Bosch Inc. Philippines managing director Roland Odenthal awards a plaque to partner TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) representative Pastor Guiao during the marking of the company’s 14-year milestone at the classy Rockwell Club in Makati City (top left photo). (Lower photo) Philippine Contractors Association president Anthony Fernandez claps in appreciation during the Wednesday evening giving of Bosch awards to stakeholders and partners. (Top right photo) A host of world-famous automotive aftermarket products by Bosch Group based in Stuttgart, Germany on display during the anniversary celebration. (PNA photos by Boy Antonio)
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