(Metro News) Valenzuela fast-tracks aid for fire victims
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 14 — The Valenzuela local government has announced it is expediting the release of aid for the 1,347 families rendered homeless by a massive fire that hit the city’s Barangay Malanday last Dec. 6.
Debates on Proclamation 1959, a mere 'distraction' – Devanadera
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
By Priam F. Nepomuceno
MANILA, Dec. 14 -— Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Agnes VST Devanadera rejected calls for a debate on the legality of Proclamation 1959 in Maguindanao, saying such an exercise is a mere 'distraction' in addressing the real threats in Mindanao.
Devanadera: Successful implementation of ML in Maguindanaohailed
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
By Perfecto Raymundo Jr.
MANILA, Dec. 14 — Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Secretary and concurrent Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera on Monday said that a good number of Filipinos jubilate with the successful implementation of Martial Law in Maguindanao.
Two MILF commanders involved in Basilan jailbreak
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 14 –- The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) confirmed on Monday morning that two commanders of the Moro islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were among those who fled during Sunday’s jail break at the Basilan provincial Jail in Basilan Province.
(Metro News) QC celebrates Linggo ng Kabataan
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 14 — Some 58 Quezon City youth leaders took the helm of managing the city’s affairs as the city paid tribute to them in observance of the “Linggo ng Kabataan” or Youth Week.
PGMA decided to lift martial law in Maguindanao after achievement of its objectives — Remonde
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 14 — Malacanang reiterated on Monday that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo decided to lift martial law in Maguindanao province after the objectives of Proclamation 1959 were achieved.
Devanadera:State of emergency still up in Maguindanao
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 14 – Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Secretary and concurrent Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera on Monday clarified that the state of emergency is still in force in Maguindanao province.
(Metro News) Citycard boosts delivery of social services in Taguig
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 14 – The city government of Taguig has improved the provision of basic services to its constituents through a novel program that combines the features of a health insurance and an educational plan.
Caraga leaders, political parties inked HOPE
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 14 –- Leaders in the Caraga region, political parties and its respective leaders and candidates running for different positions in the May 2010 national and local elections at various provinces and cities inked a covenant for Honest, Orderly and Peaceful Elections (HOPE) at Urios University Gym on Sunday afternoon.
Pres. Arroyo to sign law establishing Caraga State University
December 14, 2009 1:15 pm· Comments Off
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 14 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is set to sign before the end of this month House Bill 5110 establishing the Caraga State University (CSU) in the Caraga Region by integrating the Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology (NORMISIST) in Ampayon, this city, and the Northern Mindanao College of Science and Technology (NMCAST) in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, with its main campus in Butuan City.