Int’l peace advocates affirm support to Philippine peace process
October 6, 2009 10:37 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Oct. 7 – An international delegation composed of civil society peace advocates Tuesday reaffirmed their full support to the peace process being relentlessly pursued by the Philippine government to end the armed conflict in the country, particularly in Mindanao.
'Pepeng' weakens after traversing Ilocos Norte
October 6, 2009 10:37 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Oct. 7 — Tropical storm "Pepeng" (international name Parma) has weakened after it traversed Ilocos Norte and is now over Sicapao, Apayao.
DSWD says calamity fund to be augmented by Malacañang
October 6, 2009 10:37 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Oct. 7 — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Esperanza I. Cabral said the Office of the President is more than willing to replenish their calamity funds should it run out in the course of conducting relief operations for the victims of tropical storm “Ondoy.”
Iloilo media conducts relief drive for ‘Ondoy’ victims
October 6, 2009 10:37 pm· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, Oct. 7 – The local media industry in southern city has joined in the massive and continuing relief operations to help victims of typhoon Ondoy in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon.
South Cotabato allots P1.5-M for calamity aid
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Oct. 7 – The provincial government of South Cotabato has allocated some P1.5 million as initial assistance for the victims of the recent earthquake, flashfloods and mild tornado that hit the province.
3 Cebu science high schools to teach their students French
October 6, 2009 10:37 pm· Comments Off
CEBU CITY, Oct. 7 – Principals and students of science high schools in the cities of Cebu and Mandaue and Minglanilla town are excited to become beneficiaries of the French classes that the government will offer.
New Cebu City treasurer delivers on promise to raise tax collections by 30%
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CEBU CITY, Oct. 7 – Cebu City Treasurer Ofelia Oliva has delivered on her promise to increase revenue collection by at least 30 percent during her first three months in office.
PENRO supports rehab efforts for ‘Pepeng’ victims
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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Oct. 7 — In support to the ongoing rehabilitation efforts of Cagayan provincial government for Pepeng's victims, the Cagayan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO) has committed to donate 27,000 board feet of lumber which will be used by the local government to help affected families restore their damaged houses.
AFP troops recover bombs, found NPA camp in gunbattle with communist terrorists in Bukidnon, ComVal provinces
October 6, 2009 10:37 pm· Comments Off
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 7 -– Troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recovered an improvised explosive devise (IED) in an encounter with communist-New People’s Army (NPA) in Sitio Kamisungan, Barangay Matupi Tuesday, San Fernando town in Bukidnon province, military reported Wednesday.
DENR-Caraga warns LGUs to refrain from issuing permits to cut trees
October 6, 2009 10:37 pm· Comments Off
BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 7 — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday cautioned some local government officials to refrain from issuing permit to cut trees in timberland.