ERC suspends hearings on P14-B Napocor-Meralco compromise deal
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 17 —The Energy Regulatory Commission has stopped hearing the P14-billion compromise agreement between distribution giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and state-run National Power Corp.(Napocor).
Filipinos 'unaffected' by UK crackdown against foreigners
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
By Gloria Jane Baylon
MANILA, Sept. 17 — Filipinos in the United Kingdom are generally law-abiding and are not affected by the ongoing crackdown against illegal aliens undertaken by immigration authorities, the Philippine embassy in London reported Thursday.
Teodoro-Aquino fight in 2010 brings pride and confusion to Tarlaquenos
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
By Eden Gutierrez
TARLAC CITY, Tarlac, Sept. 17 – The selection of Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Cojuangco Teodoro as the administration Lakas-Kampi party’s presidential bet in the 2010 national elections brings both pride and confusion to the people of Tarlac province.
Zambo children benefit from supplemental feeding
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 17 — The Kabisig Foundation in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and city government launched recently the supplemental feeding program in this southern port city.
IPMG group director relieved barely 10 hours after assuming post
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, Sept. 17 -Newly designated group commander of 609th Iloilo Provincial Mobile Group (IPMG) was booted out from his post barely 10 hours after he assumed the said position.
City Council commends PCG commander's heroism during Superferry disaster
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, Sept. 17 – The Iloilo City Council commended the heroic act of Philippine Coast Guard PCG personnel during the Super Ferry 9 sea tragedy.
PGMA orders LWUA to settle Davao water firm-Hedcor row
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, Sept. 17 – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to settle the row between the Davao City Water District (DCWD) and power generation company Hedcor, Inc. over the use of Tamugan-Panigan River.
US allocates $ 3.5-M food aid for Mindanao evacuees
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
By Allen V. Estabillo
KORONADAL CITY, Sept. 17 – The United States (US) government is set to release some US$ 3.5 million to help augment the continuing relief efforts of the national government and various international donor agencies for hundreds of thousands of residents who were displaced by the previous conflict in various parts of Mindanao, US Ambassador Kristie Kenney announced here Thursday.
Cebu lawmaker confident on Teodoro pick for Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard bearer
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
CEBU CITY, Sept. 17 – A leading administration party member of the House of Representatives on Thursday said they are confident of their choice of Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro as Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard bearer for the 2010 presidential elections.
Labor party-list solon vows to question Marina on Sulpicio audit
September 17, 2009 11:30 am· Comments Off
CEBU CITY, Sept. 17 – A labor party-list representative has threatened to question the Maritine Industry Authority (Marina) during the budget hearing for the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) next week if it will still fail to audit and re-inspect the vessels of Sulpicio Lines Inc. (SLI).