Baldoz vows to maintain nation's industrial harmony and peace
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA July 19 — Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda D. Baldoz, stating her firm determination to maintain the country’s industrial peace and harmony, has emphasized the need to pursue win-win solutions to successfully resolve disputes affecting labor and management in the country’s workplaces.
DOLE reports 100% disposition rate on strikes
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 — Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda D. Baldoz has reported that the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) conciliators and mediators attained a 100 percent disposition rate by resolving four strikes which occurred between Jan. 1 and June 28, this year.
(Metro News) BJMP awards 9 individuals for pushing detainee voting
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) honored nine people behind the May 10 historical detainee voting in the country during the bureau’s flag-raising ceremony Monday morning at its national headquarters on Mindanao Avenue, Barangay Bahay Toro, Novaliches, Quezon City.
(Metro News) Ivler says sorry to QC court
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 – Road rage suspect Jason Ivler on Monday afternoon apologized to the Quezon City Regional Trial Court for his emotional outburst during last week’s hearing.
NCRPO welcomes probe of PAGCOR fund for cops
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 –- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday welcomed the investigation of the new leadership of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) regarding the release of P21 million supposedly for food allocated to the police.
Tropical Depression 'Caloy' moving out of RP
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geological and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday afternoon that tropical depression "Caloy" was spotted 380 kilometers west of Subic, Zambales with a maximum wind of up to 55 kilometers per hour (kph).
Militant teachers wants probe vs. ex-GSIS head
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 – Militant teacher belonging to the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) held a peaceful rally Monday at President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III’s house on 25 Times Street, Barangay West Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said.
(Update) No water crisis in Metro Manila; situation is manageable –DENR
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 – Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje on Monday maintained there is no water crisis in Metro Manila as the situation remains “manageable.”
Palace denies interfering in Trillanes case
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 — President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III on Monday categorically denied allegations that he was interfering in the court case involving alleged coup d'etat leader Senator Antonio Trillanes III.
Gov't studying foreign, local offers to solve water shortage
July 19, 2010 9:44 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, July 19 — President Benigno S. Aquino III today said concerned government agencies are currently evaluating proposals from local and foreign investors interested in the local water supply sector with an eye on possible solutions to the recurrent supply shortage.