Domingo vows to rid DPWH of corruption
October 26, 2009 10:38 pm· Comments Off
By Lynda B. Valencia
MANILA, Oct. 27 — Acting Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Victor Domingo has vowed to cut down the incidents of corruption and graft which he admitted seems to be perpetually plaguing the department.
P134.5M worth of KALAHI-CIDSS projects implemented in Davao Region
October 26, 2009 10:38 pm· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, Oct. 27 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has poured a total of P134.5 million to six municipalities and three provinces in Region 11 in line with its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan- Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) and Makamasang Tugon (MT) projects.
Obama vows to "never rush" Afghan troops decision despite growing pressure
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 — Increasingly pressed to make a quick decision on whether to send more U.S. troop to Afghanistan, U.S. President Barack Obama pledged on Monday that he "will never rush" on such a decision.
U.S. releases disputed annual international religious report
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 — The United States on Monday released its annual international religious report, reiterating its accusation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran for their so-called continuing religious repression.
World must help fund, train African Union peacekeeping missions: UN
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UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 27 — The international community must more actively and systematically support the African Union's (AU) peacekeeping role with enhanced funding and training to bring stability and development to the continent, the United Nations peacekeeping chief said here Monday.
UN inspectors finish inspecting Iran's 2nd nuclear plant: official
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TEHRAN, Oct. 27 — A top Iranian lawmaker said Monday that the team of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have finished their inspection of Iran's newly- disclosed uranium enrichment plant, local ISNA news agency reported.
Swiss government warns citizens against layovers in Libya
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GENEVA, Oct. 27 — Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs updated its travel advisory on Monday, warning Swiss citizens to avoid layovers in Libya.
French police breaks network of counterfeit currency
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PARIS, Oct. 27 — A network making counterfeit Algerian Dinar banknotes has been eradicated after 12 people were arrested, the French police announced on Monday.
To live next to the Obamas to cost 1.85 million U.S. dollars
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CHICAGO, Oct. 27 — The price tag listed for a house next to U.S. President Barack Obama's home in the southern part of Chicago will be 1.85 million U.S. dollars, a real estate agent said Monday.
Davao Norte farmers urged to produce more rice to help stabilize supply and prices
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DAVAO DEL NORTE, Oct. 27 – Farmers in the province are urged to produce more rice to help stabilize supply and prices and prevent food shortage in the country resulting from typhoons Pepeng and Ondoy.