CSC sets nationwide career service exams on April 25; deadline for filing applications on March 10
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 11 – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Thursday said it will be conducting nationwide first Career Service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations for the year on April 25, 2010.
Lacson now in Interpol's red notice
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 11 — The Lyons, France-based International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has placed Senator Panfilo Lacson in the red notice, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) disclosed on Thursday.
Comelec unseats Panlilio as Pampanga governor
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
By Ferdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, Feb. 11 – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared Lilia Pineda as the duly elected governor of Pampanga in the 2007 elections, thus unseating incumbent governor Eduardo “Ed” Panlilio.
PGMA tours Hanjin Shipyard
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Jan. 11 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today visited Hanjin Shipyard at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), which serves as the northwestern anchor of Urban Luzon Beltway (ULB).
PGMA vows to continue working to give youth a better life
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Bulacan, Jan. 11 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today said she will continue to strive building a better life for the young generation even after she relinquishes power in June.
DOJ files criminal raps vs. 43 "health workers"
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 11 – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed criminal charges for illegal possession of firearms and explosives against 43 suspected communist rebels who were arrested by elements of the Armed Forces Philippines (AFP) in Morong, Rizal over the weekend.
Bongbong Marcos underscores need for more women legislators
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 11 — Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has underscored the need for more female legislators in the country to ensure fast approval of laws aimed at protecting women’s rights and interests.
Comelec to rehear Mendoza vs Pagdanganan case on Monday
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· 7 Comments
MANILA, Feb. 11 – For failure to meet a quorum, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will conduct another hearing on Monday to finally decide on the election case involving Bulacan Governor Joselito Mendoza and protestant Roberto Pagdanganan.
BOC to install full body scanners in major ports of the country
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 11 – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking to install seven full body scanners at the country's major ports to ensure the safety of passengers and to avoid possible terrorist attacks.
Pineda hails Comelec ruling
February 11, 2010 11:20 pm· Comments Off
By Zorayda S. Tecson
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 11 — Former provincial board member Lilia Pineda on Thursday hailed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division for declaring her as the rightful governor of Pampanga.