DFA, foreign missions open condolence books for Aquino
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Aug. 2 — Embassies and consulates-general of the Philippine government are opening books of condolences to allow foreign friends and Filipinos overseas to pay their respect to former President Corazon C. Aquino, who died of a lingering illness early Saturday morning, August 1.
Coast Guard vessels blow horns as Cory's remains pass by Roxas Blvd.
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Aug. 2 — Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, directed the blowing of horns of all Coast Guard vessels in the north and south harbor area in Manila while the remains of the late President Corazon C. Aquino pass Roxas Boulevard in Manila on her way to Manila Cathedral on Monday.
PGMA cements RP-US trade, diplomatic relationship
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· 1 Comment
By Joel C. Atencio
MANILA, Aug. 2 – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has "cemented" the Philippines-United States diplomatic and trade relations as well as increased political and economic cooperation during her meeting with US President Barack Obama
PNP bares traffic rerouting for transfer of the remains of former Pres. Aquino from San Juan to Manila Cathedral
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Aug. 2 -– Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Jesus Verzosa today tasked the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) to ensure security and the orderly transfer on Monday of the late President Corazon Aquino from De la Salle-Greenhills in San Juan City to the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros.
Flashfloods hit three Sarangani towns, one GenSan village
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Aug. 2 – Flash floods, triggered by heavy rains brought about by tropical storm "Jolina," hit three towns in Saragani province and a barangay in General Santos City during the past two days, sending 5,063 residents to evacuate to higher grounds.
From Washington to China, a pouring of grief for former President Aquino
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
By Gloria Jane Baylon
MANILA, Aug. 2 — Condolences from the White House in Washington, D.C. to foreign missions such as the Chinese Embassy in Manila keep pouring for the late former President Corazon C. Aquino, first woman Head of State of the Philippines and the icon of reinvigorated democracy in the country.
PNP, MMDA oversee traffic, security during transfer of Cory's remains
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Aug. 2 – Malacañang this afternoon said it coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) security arrangements and traffic rerouting in Manila to ensure a smooth transfer of the remains of former President Cory Aquino from La Salle Greenhills to Manila Cathedral.
Army, police capture top Mindanao NPA commander
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
By Mike U Crismundo
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 2 -– A ranking commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) was captured Saturday evening by combined elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) in one of the known hotels in Cagayan de Oro City.
PGMA gets "two thumbs up" from US media
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MANILA, August 2 – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo earned “two thumbs up” from the members of the American media over the weekend.
Islamist group mourns Aquino's demise
August 2, 2009 12:14 pm· Comments Off
By Gloria Jane Baylon
MANILA, Aug. 02 —The Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) joins the nation in mourning the passing away of former President Corazon Aquino.