FCGCCI cites PGMA for providing RP with sufficient sources of resiliency amidst global crisis
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
MANILA, July 23 — The Filipino-Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Inc. (FCGCCI) cited President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today for providing the Philippines with sufficient sources of resiliency that made it weather the global crisis than most other countries.
Palace lauds Enrile’s positive appraisal of PGMA’s legacy
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
MANILA, July 23 — Malacanang lauded today the assessment given by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on the performance of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, particularly the country’s sustained economic growth despite the global financial crisis.
ASEAN to officially launch human rights commission at October Summit
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
By Gloria Jane Baylon
MANILA, July 23 — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to officially launch at the 15th ASEAN Summit in October the newly formed ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AIGCHR), following the adoption of the body’s terms of reference (TOR) at the recently concluded 42nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) in Phuket, Thailand.
(Metro News) 22 elementary, secondary schools in Quezon City
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
MANILA, July 23 — Department of Education-National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR) Director Teresita Domalanta on Thursday said that twenty two elementary and secondary schools in Quezon City will have their classes suspended during President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s 9th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27.
Palace official, MILF laud PGMA's SOMO for Mindanao
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
By Joel C. Atencio
MANILA, July 23 — A Malacañang official and a senior leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday night hailed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Suspension of Offensive Military Operations (SOMO) in conflict areas of Mindanao which paves the way for the resumption of peace talks between the government and MILF.
ADB still pegs RP growth at 2.5%
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
By Lara Jane M. Climaco
MANILA, July 23 — The country’s economy is expected to remain on positive track this year, contributing to an aggregate three percent growth for Emerging East Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
New Aklan chief vows to restore PNP's good image in Boracay
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
BORACAY ISLAND, July 23 — The new leadership of the local Philippine National Police (PNP) has vowed to restore the good image of policemen here, notably among the stakeholders in this resort island.
Comelec underscores role of media in the 2010 poll automation
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
KALIBO, Aklan, July 23 — The Commission on Elections (Comelec)has underscored the vital role of media in its education and information campaign on poll automation as well as in the prevention of election-related incidents.
KALAHI-CIDSS wraps up in three Negros Occidental towns with 26 completed projects
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, July 23 –- The government’s flagship poverty alleviation project implemented in three Negros Occidental municipalities ended its three-year engagement with a total of 26 pro-poor projects completed amounting to P46.6 million.
Thousands of peace advocates gather in Cotabato to call for cessation of military-MILF conflict
July 23, 2009 9:40 am· Comments Off
By Joy P. Dimakiling