PGMA leads the Lakas-Kampi-CMD National Convention
November 20, 2009 3:03 pm· Comments Off
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo leads the Lakas-Kampi- CMD National Convention Thursday (Nov. 19, 2009) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. (PNA/NIB photo by R.Baniquet)
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PGMA speaks at Lakas-Kampi-CMD National Convention
November 20, 2009 3:01 pm· Comments Off
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her speech during the Lakas-Kampi-CMD National Convention Thursday (Nov. 19, 2009) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. (PNA/NIB photo by R.Baniquet)
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Sotto vows to continue anti-drug campaign
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 20 –- Former Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chair Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Friday he will continue to wage his campaign against illegal drugs even if he has left DDB.
ASG leader killed in Basilan firefight
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 20 — Government security forces killed in a firefight in Basilan province an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader wanted for involvement in kidnapping and bombing activities in Zamboanga City, a military commander reported Friday.
Ibrado's term extension up to PGMA — DND chief
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 20 — Department of National Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales is mum on the manifesto by some senators, asking President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to extend the tour of duty of Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Victor Ibrado beyond his retirement period in March next year.
DOJ gives approval for creation of Philippine Transportation Security Authority
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 20 —Acting-Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Agnes VST Devanadera, in a legal opinion, has given the go-ahead signal for the creation of the proposed Philippine Transportation Security Authority (PSTA) which aims to secure the county’s public transportation system.
Golez quits OPS posts to run for Congress
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 20 —- Deputy Presidential Spokesperson and Press Undersecretary Anthony Golez on Friday announced he is resigning his posts at the Office of the Press Secretary to get a crack for the lone congressional seat in Bacolod City in the 2010 elections.
DPWH to re-fleet its heavy equipment
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· 1 Comment
By Lynda B. Valencia
MANILA, Nov. 20 — Acting Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Victor Domingo, vows to re-fleet the DPWH heavy equipment group to assure immediate response to road emergency situations.
House kicks out Laguna Congressman-actor Dan Fernandez
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 20 –- The House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) on Friday formally kicked actor-politician Ramon “Dan” Fernandez from the rolls after it found him of having questionable residential status in first district of Laguna Province.
(Metro News) QC councilor pushes for bigger drainage system
November 20, 2009 2:58 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 20 –- Quezon City first district Councilor Bernadette “BH” Herrera-Dy on Friday has proposed for a bigger drainage system to prevent flashfloods or heavy floodings similar to the effects of tropical storm “Ondoy” which devastated the city and most parts of Metro Manila.