WHO adopts Maynilad’s Water Safety Plan
November 11, 2009 11:27 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 12 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the Water Safety Plan (WSP) of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (MWSI) as model for other water districts in 31 countries in developing their own WSPs to prevent water-borne diseases, MWSI said on Thursday.
Noynoy’s popularity rating down by 30%, poll survey shows
November 11, 2009 11:27 pm· 1 Comment
MANILA, Nov. 12 -– Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s popularity rating has declined by 30 percent, according to a recent independent poll survey, a sociologist and publicist confirmed on Thursday.
Hacienda Luisita workers asks Congress to reopen frustrated murder case vs. Noynoy
November 11, 2009 11:27 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 12 –- A group of workers from Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac on Thursday appealed to the House of Representatives for the reopening of the investigation of a frustrated murder case of three farm hands of the estate.
Malacanang orders manhunt vs. Sinnot's kidnappers–Remonde
November 11, 2009 11:27 pm· 1 Comment
Manila, Nov. 12 —- Malacanang ordered on Thursday a manhunt against the abductors of Irish priest Fr. Michael Sinnott in Pagadian City after the 79-year old Columban priest was released by his kidnappers Thursday dawn in Zamboanga City.
Fil-Chinese business group to build two school buildings in Negros Oriental
November 11, 2009 11:27 pm· Comments Off
DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 12 — The Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCCI) in Negros Oriental has identified Dauin municipality as recipient of two units of school building through the recommendation of Rep. Henry Pryde Teves of the 3rd district.
IRC inmates to perform interpretative dances
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ILOILO CITY, Nov. 12 – The Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) inmates will be performing interpretative dance during the Christ the King Feast Day on November 22.
DA-6 to start School on the Air on Flatbed Dryer in WV
November 11, 2009 11:27 pm· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, Nov. 12 -– The Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Unit 6 will conduct the very first School on the Air (SOA) on flatbed dryer for farmers in Western Visayas.
Police intensify campaign vs loose firearms
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BACOLOD CITY, Nov. 12 — Two loose firearms were surrendered to the police in Toboso town and Escalante City in northern Negros Occidental.
City mulls anti-fraternity drive in schools
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BACOLOD CITY, Nov. 12 — City Councilor Al Victor Espino, chair of the City Council committee on police, security, jail and management, Wednesday stressed the need to intensify the campaign against fraternities or gangs in different public schools in the city.
Partial resumption of Dungon Creek dredging ok’d
November 11, 2009 11:27 pm· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, Nov. 12 – Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-NGB) has already issued a clearance for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to proceed with the dredging of Dungon Creek.