Ulamas strongly condemn Cotabato City bombing
July 6, 2009 9:16 am· 1 Comment
MANILA, July 6 — The National Ulama Conference of the Philippines (NUCP) has condemned "in the strongest terms possible" the Sunday morning bombing in front of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cotabato City that left five persons dead and scores injured.
Treñas, Tupas to explain ‘evasion’ of Oplan Red Plate checkpoint
July 6, 2009 9:16 am· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, July 6 – Local chief executives of the province and city of Iloilo will be asked to explain why they ignored the ‘Oplan Red Plate’ checkpoint put up along the city's diversion road Friday evening.
RP-US troops, Sulu folks join 'Walk for Peace'
July 6, 2009 9:16 am· Comments Off
ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 6 – A “Walk for Peace” was held in Sulu over the weekend, participated in by residents of the province, members of Task Force Comet, local civil society groups and the Joint Special Operations Task Force–Philippines (JSOTF-P), US and Philippine military officials said Monday.
Ambassador Kenney leads launching of WiMax and JEEP projects in Zambo
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 6 — Economic activity in Zamboanga Peninsula and the adjoining provinces is being given a boost through the expansion of this city’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure that includes the installation of a wireless wide area network.
Italian envoy says donated housing units to be completed within this year
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ILOILO CITY, July 6 – Italian Ambassador Rubens Anna Fedele said he hoped the housing units they are donating to the Typhoon Frank victims in Iloilo province would be completed and turned over within this year.
Hostage-taker peacefully surrenders
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ILOILO CITY, July 6 – An hour-long hostage drama early this morning at the office of a bus terminal in Jaro district, Iloilo City ended with the peaceful surrender of the suspect.
Italian ambassador gives bakery equipment to Iloilo towns
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ILOILO CITY, July 6 – Italian Ambassador Rubens Anna Fedele today turned over bakery equipment to nine municipalities of Iloilo province and said he hoped these would go a long way in helping meet the nutritional needs of the Ilonggos.
Iloilo City gov't eyes more taxes for improved basic services
July 6, 2009 9:16 am· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, July 6 – The City Government through the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) has started July 3 the first business tax mapping in the metropolis.
JEEP project in Zambo to improve English proficiency in key industries
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 6 – Another of Mindanao’s leading universities is engaged in implementing an innovative program that will help increase the employability of its graduates by improving their English language proficiency skills.
Negros Oriental solons push creation of Philippine Rubber Authority
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DUMAGUETE CITY, July 6 – Negros Oriental has good potential for rubber plantation because of its vast areas suitable for rubber trees.