PGMA cites importance of information dissemination to promote solid waste management program
May 9, 2009 2:22 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 8 -– President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo underscored on Friday the importance of information dissemination to increase the people's awareness on how to address the impact of climate change through the proper protection of the environment.
World needs parliamentarians’ influence to tackle global crises — Ban
May 9, 2009 2:21 am· Comments Off
UNITED NATIONS, May 8 — The world needs the influence of parliamentarians in addressing a number of urgent, inter-related global concerns, including the current financial turmoil, climate change and the recent H1N1 flu outbreak, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday.
DOF supports Manila Water concession contract extension
May 9, 2009 2:21 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 8 – The Department of Finance (DOF) on Friday said it welcomed the decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Board to extend for 15 years the concession of Manila Water Co. Inc. (MWCI).
Golf: Clavecilla wins 4th Seniors Open title in Cavite
May 9, 2009 2:20 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 8 –Iggy Clavecilla bucked Pepot Inigo’s sterling even par round with a steady backside stint to card a 79 and complete a rare four straight championships in the centerpiece division of the Philippine Senior Amateur Open at Riviera’s Langer layout in Silang, Cavite Friday.
16 persons die, 14 missing in Pangasinan due to typhoon "Emong"
May 9, 2009 2:20 am· Comments Off
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, May 8 — The number of persons who died as a result of typhoon “Emong” has now risen to 16 with 14 missing as of 4 p.m. on Friday, the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) said.
20 persons dead, many others injured as typhoon 'Emong' battered Northern Luzon — NDCC
May 9, 2009 2:19 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 8 — At least 20 persons died and many others were injured as typhoon "Emong" battered Northern Luzon with strong winds and heavy rains, relief and disaster response officials said today.
Brazil, Argentina report first swine flu cases
May 9, 2009 2:17 am· Comments Off
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 — Brazil and Argentina have confirmed their first cases of swine flu, joining a vast list of countries already hit by the virus, regional authorities have said.
Ban urges support for press freedoms, protection of journalists’ legal rights
May 9, 2009 2:16 am· Comments Off
UNITED NATIONS, May 8 — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called on Member States to uphold press freedoms and support the work of independent media.
Islamic finance needs to be more regulated
May 9, 2009 2:16 am· Comments Off
SINGAPORE, May 8 — Islamic finance needs to be further regulated as it is now growing and becoming an increasingly important component in the international financial system, according to Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
90-kilometer motorcade awaits Pacman in Sarangani
May 9, 2009 2:15 am· Comments Off
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, May 8 –- All is set for the grand welcome celebration on the return of boxing great Manny Pacquiao here on Monday.