Gabriela cites QC’s reproductive health policy
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, April 1 – Gabriela, a national alliance of women’s organizations, on Thursday cited the Quezon City government’s reproductive health management policy.
Senatoriable asks businessmen to employ new college graduates
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, April 1 – Bangon Pilipinas senatoriable Alex Tinsay asked businessmen and captains of the industries to open their doors for 542,000 college graduates who may have lots of potentials in helping the economy.
PGMA orders Lakas-Kampi-CMD members to go full swing for Gibo
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, April 1 — President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Wednesday evening gave marching orders to all members of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD party to give their full support for Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr., the party's presidential bet in the May elections.
Gov’t, UNDP urge LGUs to launch alternative food production projects
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, April 1 — As farmers in provinces hard hit by the El Niño dry spell fight to save what remains of their standing crop, the Arroyo administration and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are urging local governments to ensure alternative food sources at the community level by starting food production projects for the poor in backyards and public schools.
DENR chief orders probe on mining accident in Itogon, Benguet
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, April 1 — Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Horacio Ramos ordered on Thursday field officials of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)-DENR to dig deeper into the reported flooding of an underground tunnel in a mining area in Itogon, Benguet last March 29.
Bohol’s credit surety fund bats for Lingkod Bayan nomination
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, April 1 -– Bohol Coopreneurs Credit Surety Fund (BCCSF) made it to the bandwagon of local government units (LGUs) serving as components of Bangko Sentral’s nomination to the 2010 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award under the “Institutional Award” category.
Army operatives seize two high-powered firearms from rebels in Negros Oriental
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
By Judy Flores-Partlow
DUMAGUETE CITY, April 1 –- Philippine Army operatives under the 302nd Infantry Brigade based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, seized two high-powered firearms Wednesday in Barangay Silab, Amlan town following the revelation of a suspected rebel, Fortunato Jamilla, who was arrested earlier in Dumaguete City.
Bishop Du calls on the people to repent and reflect during the Holy Week
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
DUMAGUETE CITY, April 1 — Bishop John F. Du of the Diocese of Dumaguete is calling on the faithful to do penance and a lot of reflection during the observance of Holy Week.
Five 'Salisi' gang members nabbed in Boracay Island
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, April 1 – Five suspected members of the notorious Salisi Gang were arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by the Boracay Special Tourism Police Office (BSTPO) Maundy Thursday,
Kalibo Int'l Airport open to direct flights on Good Friday
April 1, 2010 10:08 pm· Comments Off
KALIBO, Aklan, April 1 — Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong and nearby areas can now fly direct to Boracay Island through the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) which will open its doors to direct flights starting Good Friday, April 2.