Gov't reviews stance on peace talks with CPP
February 14, 2010 11:51 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 14 – The government is reviewing its position on the long-stalled peace negotiations with Communist Party of the Philippines founding leader Jose Maria Sison and his group that is based in Ultrecht, Netherlands amid intelligence reports that he no longer has the command of the local communist movement.
PGMA declares PUP-Sta. Mesa as permanent home of Mabini Shrine
February 14, 2010 11:51 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 14 —President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Proclamation 1992 declaring the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)-Mabini Campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila as a permanent home of the Mabini Shrine.
Gov't employs 381,067 individual under CLEEP
February 14, 2010 11:51 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 14 — The National Economic and Development Authority said a total of 381,067 individuals were employed as of January 15 under the government's Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP).
(Metro News) Lim orders demolition of old school annex building in Tondo
February 14, 2010 11:51 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 14 — Mayor Alfredo S. Lim has ordered the immediate closure and demolition of an old school annex building in Tondo, Manila after it was declared condemned by City Hall building officials.
(Metro News) Taguig City ties up with Gawad Kalinga for quality education
February 14, 2010 11:51 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 14 — Mayor Freddie R. Tinga partnered with Gawad Kalinga (GK) in improving the quality of education and in managing the city-run Taguig City University (TCU).
PNP reiterates: No campaigning inside camps
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MANILA, Feb. 14 – The Philippine National Police (PNP) high command has reiterated its standing policy prohibiting campaigning and even posting of election materials within premises of police camps throughout the country.
AFP bares NPA's rescue plan for 'Morong 43'
February 14, 2010 11:51 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 14 — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) made public on Sunday a plan by the New People’s Army (NPA) to rescue the so-called "Morong 43" who were arrested by security forces over a week ago in Rizal province on suspicion they were communist rebels.
More than 800 gun ban violators nabbed since January
February 14, 2010 11:51 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 14 – More than 800 persons have been arrested in various checkpoints since the implementation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-imposed nationwide total gun ban last January 10.
PGMA flies back to Mindanao for Agribusiness Legacy Tour
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MANILA, Feb. 14 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo flies on Tuesday to the South for a tour of the Agribusiness Mindanao region for the third leg of her Super Regions performance evaluation in as many weeks.
(Metro News) Fire hits building under construction in Malate
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MANILA, Feb. 14 — A fire of still undetermined origin broke out at a high-rise building under construction along Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila on Sunday morning.