Victor Corpus takes oath as Head of Office of Veterans Affairs at RP Embassy in Washington, D.C.
September 9, 2009 10:23 pm· Comments Off
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita swears in Victor Corpus Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2009) as Presidential Representative/Head of Office of Veterans Affairs at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. (PNA/NIB photo by R. Baniquet)
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PNRC first aiders on the go this First Aid Month
September 9, 2009 10:22 pm· Comments Off
Volunteers from the Philippine National Red Cross Zamboanga City Chapter give first aid to some of the rescued passengers of the SuperFerry 9 that sank off the coast of Zamboanga Peninsula Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009). The country is celebrating First Aid Month this September. (PNA/PNRC photo)
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PGMA welcomes UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo De Boer
September 9, 2009 10:20 pm· Comments Off
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo welcomes Yvo De Boer, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), during his courtesy call Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at the Bureau of Immigration Commissioner’s Office in Intramuros, Manila. (PNA/NIB photo by R. Canilang)
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BMI hearing on SuperFerry 9 sinking to start on Friday, PCG says
September 9, 2009 10:30 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 9 — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo has ordered the immediate convening of the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) to conduct investigation into the sinking of the SuperFerry 9 which claimed the lives of 10 passengers off the coast of Zamboanga Peninsula on Sunday morning.
PAO ready to provide legal aid to victims of SuperFerry 9 tragedy
September 9, 2009 10:30 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 9 — The Public Attorney's Office (PAO) is ready to provide legal assistance to the families of the victims of the SuperFerry 9 tragedy off the coast of Zamboanga Peninsula last Sunday.
Government doing its best to address corruption, human rights
September 9, 2009 10:30 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 9 — The government is seriously addressing concerns on corruption and human rights in the country, according to Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita.
Misamis Oriental and Iligan City fisherfolks hail PGMA's ISLA project
September 9, 2009 10:30 am· Comments Off
LUGAIT, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 9 — Members of the Misamis Oriental and Iligan City federation of fisherfolks expressed their gratitude to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo this morning for her Integrated Services for Livelihood Advancement (ISLA) undertaken in cooperation with the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE).
PGMA dispels legend of the 'secret mountain'
September 9, 2009 10:30 am· Comments Off
INITAO-LIBERTAD, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 9 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today dispelled the legend of this municipality's centuries-old forest called by natives as “Lasang,” by bravely entering it and coming out unscathed after several minutes.
Counsels of First Couple slam report on alleged foundations
September 9, 2009 10:30 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 9 — Counsels of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo today slammed reports insinuating the First Couple have created foundations that benefit from government funds.
(Metro News) Maynilad announces Manila water service interruption schedule
September 9, 2009 10:30 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Sep. 9 – Maynilad announced Wednesday it will temporarily interrupt water service in parts of Manila from 8 p.m. September 13 (Sunday) to 12 p.m. September 14 (Monday) to upgrade its pipe network there.