(Metro News) Malabon vice mayor’s office offers computer tutoring program for indigents
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 20 — As part of the Malabon City government's efforts in improving the educational skills of its residents, particular the indigent ones, Malabon Vice Mayor Arnold Vicencio has announced that his office is offering free computer tutoring program for the city’s marginalized sectors.
(Metro News) Trinity University of Asia set to hold job fair on March 5
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 20 – The Guidance Center of Trinity University of Asia (TUA) is holding the TUA Job Fair on March 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Patio Trinidad, TUA Campus on E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, New Manila, Quezon City.
TUA guidance counselor and Job Fair coordinator Norberto J. Babas said the job fair is open to all graduating students and residents of neighboring barangays, adopted communities and alumni. (PNA) scs/JCA
Ivler to be detained at Quezon City Jail soon
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 20 –Road rage murder suspect Jason Aguilar Ivler is expected to be detained at the Quezon City jail after his discharge from the hospital in the next two to three weeks, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Saturday.
(Metro News) NBI agents seize 515 fake mobile phone batteries
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 20 –Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized about P103,000-worth of fake cellular phone batteries during stepped-up drive against counterfeiting.
Next gov't should ensure continuity on policies that work — Nograles
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· 1 Comment
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Feb. 20 — With the inevitable change in national leadership after June 2010, House Speaker Prospero Nograles has expressed hope that the next administration will ensure continuity of policy on responsive and relevant anti-poverty and economic programs that were put in place under the Arroyo administration.
Trillanes camp assures adherence to allowable Senate spending
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
By Catherine J. Teves
MANILA, Feb. 20 -– The camp of detained Sen. Antonio Trillanes III downplayed concern about a Commission on Audit (COA) report this year citing him as among the Senate’s top spenders.
Minor engine trouble delays arrival of M/V Princess of the South in Cebu
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 20 –The 386 passengers and crew were declared safe after the passenger-cargo ship encountered a “minor engine” trouble off Mindoro Oriental, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday.
BSP official seeks next administration’s development agenda
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
By Catherine J. Teves
MANILA, Feb. 20 -– A Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official is urging President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo’s successor to look beyond politics and to develop instead a blueprint that will enable the Philippines to continue moving forward.
Voters are now matured, pay more attention to presidential forums–Saludo
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 20 —The presidential race in the May polls has finally shifted to high grounds as candidates expound on their platforms instead of throwing mud at each other, Deputy Presidential Spokeman Ricardo Saludo said Saturday.
Palace leaves probe on price manipulation in electricity to ERC –Saludo
February 20, 2010 11:14 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Feb. 20 —Malacanang leaves to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to determine if there is price manipulation on the electricity prices while the country in now facing El Nino phenomenon.