PGMA to tackle labor mobility with other APEC leaders
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is expected to tackle the issue of labor mobility late Saturday as Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders hold their first retreat session.
Bulacan cops file raps against gang cloning ATM and credit cards
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Nov. 14 — Police filed criminal charges on Friday against four suspected members of a syndicate engaged in the cloning of ATM and credit cards who were caught during an entrapment operation at a gasoline station in Guiguinto, Bulacan Wednesday afternoon.
Job internship for Mindanao college grads available in major companies
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Nov. 14 — College graduates from war-torn towns in Mindanao can apply for a job internship program from major corporations in Metro Manila, according to the Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM), a program funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
PNP files raps vs Sinnott's kidnappers
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 14 — A criminal complaint for kidnapping and serious illegal detention have been filed against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) who were allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Fr. Michael Sinnott in Pagadian City, police officials said Saturday.
PNP arrests suspect involved in Basilan abduction
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 14 — The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a suspect involved in the abduction of three people in the island province of Basilan, a police official disclosed Saturday.
Basilan governor wants kidnappers punished
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
By Teofilo P. Garcia
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 14 –Basilan Gov. Jum Akbar ordered Saturday the conduct of relentless rescue and punitive operations to free the three people, including two Chinese nationals, recently abducted in her province.
Headless remains of kidnapped Sulu school principal found
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
By Teofilo P. Garcia
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 14 — Government authorities recovered on Saturday afternoon the headless remains of a school principal who was abducted and beheaded by the Abu Sayyaf bandits in the island province of Sulu.
UN to provide over US$ 18-M aid to Pakistan farmers
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 14 — At least 25,000 poor rural households in Pakistan are expected to benefit from US$ 18.3 million in funding from the U.N. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) that will help them maximize crop yields.
10 killed, seven others injured in fire at indoor shooting range
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
BUSAN, Nov. 14 — At least 10 people, some of them believed to be Japanese tourists, were killed and seven others injured on Saturday in a fire that swept through a second-floor indoor shooting range in this southern port city, police said.
S. Korean president stresses economy, regional integration at APEC summit
November 14, 2009 11:33 pm· Comments Off
By Byun Duk-kun
SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak urged Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders Saturday to enhance cooperation in dealing with the ongoing global economic crisis and efforts to build a regional economic community.