Doosan Engine set to go public next week
December 31, 2010 11:38 am· Comments Off
SEOUL, Dec. 30 — Doosan Engine Co., an affiliate of South Korean conglomerate Doosan Group, will list its shares on the country's main stock market next week, the bourse operator said Thursday.
State, private hospitals on alert for New Year’s Eve revelry
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
By Joel C. Atencio
MANILA, Dec. 30 – Doctors, nurses and other medical personnel of government-run and private hospitals nationwide were placed on Thursday on alert for firecracker-related injuries and other emergencies as the nation joins the world in welcoming the New Year on Friday.
3 of 'Morong 43' won't be home before New Year
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 30 – Despite the order of President Benigno S. Aquino III for their immediate release, the three remaining members of the so-called "Morong 43" will not be released from detention before new year.
Faeldon can't be released for now
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 30 – The Armed Forces on Thursday said Oakwood mutiny leader Capt. Nicanor Faeldon will have to stay in military custody despite posting a bail of P100,000 in connection with the coup d etat case he faces before a civilian court.
Cops eye family feud in Taguig gift-wrapped blast
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA, Dec. 30 — Police have ruled out terrorism as the motive behind the package-bomb explosion in Taguig City on Wednesday morning that killed a businesswoman.
DBM okays release of P25.2-M salary differentials for 664 prosecutors
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 30 – Justice Secretary Leila De Lima on Thursday said that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has authorized the release of P25,218,503 for the salaries and other compensation differentials of 664 prosecutors in the National Prosecution Service (NPS).
(Metro News) Housing is main thrust of QC govt
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 30 – Quezon City Mayor Herbert M. Bautista said on Thursday the pro-poor housing program will continue to be his flagship project in the next two and a half years.
Makati court allows Faeldon to post bail
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA, Dec. 30 — A Makati City court on Thursday granted the petition of Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon to post bail in connection with his rebellion case for his alleged involvement in the November 2007 Manila Peninsula siege.
AFP won't seal firearms of soldiers for New Year's celebration
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 30 – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Thursday it is doing away with the past practice of sealing the barrel of the firearms of its officers and men as a precaution against illegal firing to welcome the New Year 2011.
Faeldon asks AFP chief for provisional liberty
December 30, 2010 11:23 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Dec. 30 – Oakwood mutiny leader Capt. Nicanor Faeldon has asked AFP chief Gen. Ricardo David to release him from detention at the Marine headquarters to the custody of a superior officer.