S. Korea to run daily monitoring system to gauge fallout from Dubai crisis
November 30, 2009 10:37 am· Comments Off
SEOUL, Nov. 30 — South Korea will run a daily monitoring system to gauge the fallout from the unfolding Dubai crisis on the nation's financial markets in a bid to stave off possible market turmoil, a senior financial policymaker said Monday.
Nicera transfers China operations to Subic; infuses additional $ 1M for expansion
November 30, 2009 10:37 am· Comments Off
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Zambales, Nov. 30 — Ultrasonic sensor-manufacturer Nicera Philippines, Inc. has formally announced its second expansion project in this free port, committing another $ 1 million for its Subic facility.
Japan's industrial output continues upward trend
November 30, 2009 10:37 am· Comments Off
TOKYO, Nov. 30 — Industrial production in Japan continues to show an upward movement, said a preliminary report released on Monday by the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI).
Bishops opposes bid to revive death penalty
November 30, 2009 6:28 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 29 – Catholic Bishops on Sunday opposed the calls for the revival of the death penalty following the gruesome killings of 57 civilians, composed of women, lawyers and journalists early last week in Maguindanao.
(Metro News) ‘I’m with Lakas and continue to remain with Lakas’ — Abalos
November 30, 2009 6:28 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 29 -– League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) president and Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. on Sunday denied reports that his fellow city officials belonging to the Lakas party are doing special alliance with the Liberal Party camp.
CBCP backs effort of the government to govern Maguindanao
November 30, 2009 6:28 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 29 – The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has backed the efforts of Malacañang allowing the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to temporarily govern the province in the midst of the brutal massacre last Monday.
Other Ampatuans helped planned massacre —DOJ witness
November 30, 2009 6:28 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 29 —Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said that a new witness has surfaced and claimed that other members of the Ampatuan clan helped planned the brutal massacre that killed 57 people, including 27 journalists, last Nov. 23.
Malacanang vows to support moves ensuring orderly, honest and peaceful 2010 elections
November 30, 2009 6:28 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 29 — Malacañang vowed on Sunday to support moves and programs from the government and private citizens for the conduct of an orderly, honest and peaceful 2010 elections.
PGMA to Task Force 211: Step up efforts in solving cases related to political violence, killing of journalists
November 30, 2009 6:28 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 29 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered Task Force 211 to step up its efforts in solving cases related to political violence and violence against journalists, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said on Sunday.
Mindanao development is top priority of PGMA administration — Remonde
November 30, 2009 6:28 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Nov. 29 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will continue to prioritize the development projects in Mindanao to usher economic and social progress in Southern Philippines.