(Yearender) Kalahi-CIDSS: One of DSWD’s most effective anti-poverty programs
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 3 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) says its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI -CIDSS) is one of its most effective anti-poverty tools in its arsenal.
'Gibo' vows to upgrade barangay health services
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 3 –Realizing the valuable subsidiary role being played by barangay health workers in extending free medical care to the country’s marginalized sector, Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard bearer Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has pledged to further improve its services and standardize the knowledge of its personnel, if he is elected to the presidency in 2010.
Disrupted classes in Albay resume Jan. 4
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
By Johnny C. Nunez
LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 3 — School classes disrupted by the eruptive activities of Mayon Volcano in Albay which saw the temporary conversion of classrooms to evacuation centers will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010.
OPAPP sets peace process consultation in Zamboanga
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
By Teofilo P. Garcia
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan. 3 — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Secretary Annabelle Abaya has assured Mayor Celso Lobregat the conduct of a meaningful and credible consultation concerning the peace process in this city in January, as she expressed regrets over the failure of a similar activity conducted by the government panel here from December 15 to 16.
DTI urges consumers to patronize own products
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 3 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Sunday encouraged the Caraganons and the consuming public to patronize the region’s own products.
(Opinion/Analysis) Speaking Out
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 3 — A Good Year for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the banking system.
(Yearender) PSE grows by 63% in 2009
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 3 — The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) enjoyed another banner year in 2009 after the market grew by 63 percent last 2009 as tracked by the PSE index (PSEi).
NFA sets schedule for licensing, registration for grains business in Zambo
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan. 3 — The National Food Authority (NFA) has extended to two months the registration and licensing period for grains businessmen in this southern port city.
RP's 30,642-hectare Mt. Kitanglad declared as ASEAN Heritage Park
January 3, 2010 11:57 am· Comments Off
By Mike U. Crismundo
MALAYBALAY CITY, Jan. 3 — The estimated 30,642 hectares Mount Kitanglad in Bukidnon province in Northern Mindanao was declared as an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heritage Park.
Infrastructure development defines PGMA's 9-year tenure
January 3, 2010 8:10 am· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 1 — As the year drew to a close, the current administration could look back with a sense of great accomplishment.