Army preparations for Maguindanao polls in full swing
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
COTABATO CITY, Feb. 1 – Security preparations in Maguindanao are on track in connection with the incoming election in May 2010.
Aklan to pursue modernization of agriculture industry
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
KALIBO, Aklan, Feb. 1 – Aklan Governor Carlito Marquez disclosed his plan to pursue programs that will modernize the agriculture industry to help local farmers and take advantage of the continuing demand in Boracay Island.
Dialogue proposed to discuss issue on imported meat flooding Dagupan market
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 1 — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has advised the city government to call a dialogue among various stakeholders to discuss the proliferation of cheaper frozen imported meat in Dagupan City which has greatly affected the sales of local meat vendors and animal raisers.
DAR deploys extra staff in Negros to ensure distribution of 33,000 hectares of farm land
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 1 – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Monday said it has deployed additional personnel to Negros Oriental to ensure the target completion of 33,000 hectares of farm land within the next five years.
Police monitor private armies of six CALABARZON politicians
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 1 – Police are monitoring at least six politicians in CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon ) area who were reportedly maintaining their own private armies.
Filipinos urge to take pride on historic Balangay boats’ feat
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
By Ben Serrano
BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 1 – With the second replica of the ancient boat that was used by Filipino seafarers many centuries ago is now in the water and geared up for an epic voyage.
Cebu lawmaker asks DOH to step up info campaign vs HIV
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
CEBU CITY, Feb. 1 – A Cebu City lawmaker is urging local health officials to institute measures to prevent the increase of Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV-AIDS cases.
DSWD 7 spent P75M for poor in 2009
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
CEBU CITY, Feb. 1 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said they spent P75 million for infrastructure projects in 2009 under the “Makamasang Tugon” program to uplift the lives of the poor.
Increased volume of strawberries, oranges noted as Baguio Flower Festival kicks off
February 1, 2010 11:15 pm· Comments Off
By Aurelio A. Galacgac
BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 1 – The noticeable increase in volume of strawberries and locally-grown oranges in this mountain resort on Monday added to the excitement of the grand opening rites of the month-long Baguio Flower Festival also known as "Panagbenga", which normally draws an average of one million visitors for the last 14 years.
Cebu City sets aside P483.8M for social welfare projects
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CEBU CITY, Feb. 1 – The Cebu City Council has the P483.8-million second supplementary budget (SB) that includes funding for senior citizens and other social welfare programs.