DepEd requires all offices to justify trainings, workshops
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· 1 Comment
MANILA, Sept. 12 — In line with Malacanangs austerity measures, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro recently instructed all offices of the department throughout the country to justify their planned trainings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other capacity-building activities.
DepEd union withdrawn call for Luistro's resignation
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on DepEd union withdrawn call for Luistro's resignation
MANILA, Sept. 12 — The 40,000-strong Department of Education-National Employees Union (DepEd-NEU) has withdrawn its call for the resignation of Education Secretary Armin Luistro after the latter met with them Tuesday afternoon.
CA junks appeal filed by logging firm president vs ranking DENR officials
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on CA junks appeal filed by logging firm president vs ranking DENR officials
MANILA, Sept. 12 – The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the petition of a logging firm president to indict several ranking officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in connection with a dispute involving 35,000 hectares of forest land in General Nakar, Quezon.
PCG intensifies security screening in ports, ships
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on PCG intensifies security screening in ports, ships
MANILA, Sept. 12 –The Philippine Coast Guard has intensified the security screening of passengers and their handcarried or check-in baggage through layers of CCTVs, Xray machines, K9s and Blue Guards in all ports around the country.
Mindanao solon bats for review of 1996 RP-MNLF peace agreement
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on Mindanao solon bats for review of 1996 RP-MNLF peace agreement
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Sept. 12 — A lawmaker from Mindanao has called for a review of the 1996 Peace Agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in a bid to come up with a more lasting solution to the decades old Mindanao conflict.
Palace lauds successful peso-denominated global bonds sale
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on Palace lauds successful peso-denominated global bonds sale
MANILA, Sept. 12 – Malacañang expressed elation over the international communitys favorable reception to the Philippines first-ever peso-denominated global bonds sale, which it said shows that confidence in the country remains strong.
House leader says no to MRT fare hike
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on House leader says no to MRT fare hike
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Sept. 12 — A lawmaker from Metro Manila on Sunday urged the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) to conduct adequate public consultations on any upward adjustment in the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) fare.
IFES set to submit its initial report on the May 2010 polls to the Comelec
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on IFES set to submit its initial report on the May 2010 polls to the Comelec
MANILA, Sept. 12 – The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will present this week to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) its initial assessment on the first automated nationwide elections last May 10.
(Metro News) Lim directs MPD to frame measures to reduce street crimes in Manila
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on (Metro News) Lim directs MPD to frame measures to reduce street crimes in Manila
MANILA, Sept. 12 — Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim directed the Manila Police District (MPD) to frame measures this early to prevent crimes from increasing during the so-called ber months in the city.
Drilon seeks passage of fiscal responsibility bill
September 12, 2010 11:35 pm· Comments Off on Drilon seeks passage of fiscal responsibility bill
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, Sept. 12 — Congress cannot pass new appropriation measures or so-called revenue-eroding legislation without identifying first the source of funding if Senator Franklin Drilons Fiscal Responsibility Measure is passed into law.