President Aquino tries a Thai delicacy at the State Banquet tendered by the host leader for the visiting PHL Head of State
May 28, 2011 3:46 am· 1 Comment
BANGKOK, Thailand — President Benigno S. Aquino III tries a Thai delicacy at the State Banquet tendered by the host leader for the visiting Philippine Head of State at the Outer Santi Maitri Building during the two-day State Visit in the Kingdom of Thailand Thursday night (May 26, 2011). The visit aims to further strengthen the Philippines’ bilateral relations with Thailand, as well as cooperation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in order to help build a secure and prosperous ASEAN Community by 2015. Looking on is Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.(Photo by: Robert Viñas/Malacañang Photo Bureau/PNA)
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DILG chief relieves QC jail warden, staff at Camp Bagong Diwa
May 28, 2011 3:43 am· Comments Off
By Joel C. Atencio
MANILA, May 27 – Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo directed on Friday Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Director Rosendo M. Dial to relieve the jail warden and other personnel of the Quezon City Jail (QCJ) annex at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig City.
Aquino government extends assistance to families of Filipino tornado victims
May 28, 2011 3:43 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 27 — Malacanang bared on Friday that the government will extend necessary assistance to the families of the Filipino victims in the devastating tornado that struck Missouri, USA last May 22.
De Lima names PPA chief Co Bucor OIC
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MANILA, May 27 – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila De Lima announced on Friday the designation of the Parole and Probation Administration Administrator as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
Aquino government keen on pushing reforms, gains support for equitable growth
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MANILA, May 27 — Malacanang reassured the public on the government’s commitment in pushing bureaucratic reforms that would further boost optimism among business groups and investor confidence in the country despite the effects of various unfavorable repercussions that adversely affected the global market.
Prices of school supplies stable in Divisoria
May 28, 2011 3:43 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 27 — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Local Government of Manila have jointly inspected the prices, supply, and quality of school supplies in Divisoria market.
PNP gears up for 113th Independence Day celebration
May 28, 2011 3:43 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 27 – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday it is intensifying its security preparations weeks before the 113th anniversary of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 2011, which will be highlighted by various programs and activities nationwide.
Villar proposes 6-hour work day for public teachers
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MANILA, May 27 – Senator Manny Villar has proposed to reduce the working hours of all public school teachers to a six-hour per day or a total of a 30-hour workweek to make them more effective and productive.
Filipino people should own the peace process – GPH panel member
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MANILA, May 27 – An official of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel said Filipinos are legitimate owners of the peace process.
Aquino says heads will roll if the alleged VIP treatment given to Ampatuan Sr. is proven
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BANGKOK, Thailand, May 27 — President Benigno S. Aquino assured the public on Friday that “heads would roll” if the alleged special treatment given to former Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. is indeed true.