US serviceman jumps to his death at NAIA
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on US serviceman jumps to his death at NAIA
By Benjie Vergara
MANILA, Dec. 27 — An American serviceman jumped to his death Monday morning at the Police Center for Aviation Security (PCAS) office at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after police placed him under arrest on Sunday night for possession of cocaine.
Drilon lauds P-Noys signing of 2011 budget
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on Drilon lauds P-Noys signing of 2011 budget
MANILA, Dec. 27 — Senator Franklin Drilon lauded President Benigno S. Aquino IIIs signing of the 2011 government spending plan into law Monday, a development which paves the way for an operational budget by January 1, 2011.
(Metro News) QCPD fields secret marshals in passenger buses vs. robbers
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on (Metro News) QCPD fields secret marshals in passenger buses vs. robbers
MANILA, Dec. 27 The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Monday fielded secret marshals posing as passengers of public utility buses (PUBs) in a bid to rid the city of highway robbers.
Ceasefire violation won't deter gov't from pushing peace with reds — Aquino
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on Ceasefire violation won't deter gov't from pushing peace with reds — Aquino
MANILA, Dec. 27 – Although disappointed over a recent ceasefire violation incident, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Monday that his administration remains committed to achieving lasting peace with the communist rebels through dialogue.
Investor confidence improves employment figures — Aquino
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on Investor confidence improves employment figures — Aquino
MANILA, Dec. 27 – Renewed confidence in the Philippine business climate has improved employment and reduced unemployment and underemployment figures in 2010.
Lawmakers laud signing of P1.645-trillion budget for 2011
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on Lawmakers laud signing of P1.645-trillion budget for 2011
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Dec. 27 — Lawmakers on Monday lauded the signing of President Benigno S. Aquino III of the P1.645- trillion national budget for 2011.
(Metro News) Guns of QC cops sealed to deter indiscriminate firing
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on (Metro News) Guns of QC cops sealed to deter indiscriminate firing
MANILA, Dec. 27 – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) sealed the service firearms of its operatives on Monday to prevent them from firing indiscriminately during the coming New Year's celebration.
Peace process gets P235-M budget for 2011
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on Peace process gets P235-M budget for 2011
MANILA, Dec. 27 — The signing of the 2011 national budget by President Benigno S. Aquino III will expedite the peace process, particularly the implementation of the governments flagship project called PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan) next year.
PNP seizes more than 160,000 illegal firecrackers since start of Christmas season
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on PNP seizes more than 160,000 illegal firecrackers since start of Christmas season
MANILA, Deember 27 More than 160,000 prohibited firecrackers have already been confiscated by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during continuing operations throughout the country since the start of Christmas Season on December 16.
SAF, Marines probed for Sulu chapel blast
December 28, 2010 7:51 am· Comments Off on SAF, Marines probed for Sulu chapel blast
MANILA, Dec. 27 The Philippine National Police (PNP) high command has ordered an investigation of the policemen and Marines on duty at the Sacred Heart Chapel in Sulu which was blasted by an explosion on Christmas Day.