Aquino graces eye doctors Congress in Manila
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on Aquino graces eye doctors Congress in Manila
MANILA, Nov. 30 — President Benigno S. Aquino congratulated the International Society of Dacryology and Dry Eye (ISD&DE) on its 10th International Congress saying that while eye doctors treat their patients, his government initiates reforms that benefits the people.
6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes West Philippine Sea
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Nov. 30 A magnitude 6.0 earthquake with 16-kilometer depth occurred 94 kilometers west of Palauig, Zambales at 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday.
Malacanang says Philippine economy remains strong despite debt crisis in Europe
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on Malacanang says Philippine economy remains strong despite debt crisis in Europe
MANILA, Nov. 30 — The countrys economic managers were able to steer the Philippine economy very well this year, and it might continue next year, Malacanang said on Wednesday allaying fears of a possible spill over of the European debt crisis.
Aquino to honor outstanding and exemplary OFWs in Malacañang Thursday
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on Aquino to honor outstanding and exemplary OFWs in Malacañang Thursday
MANILA, Nov. 30 — President Benigno S. Aquino III will lead the awarding ceremonies honoring the countrys outstanding and exemplary overseas Filipino Workers during the 2011 Bagong Bayani Awards that will be held in Malacañang on Thursday.
Another Filipino to be executed in China on Dec. 8 for drug trafficking
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on Another Filipino to be executed in China on Dec. 8 for drug trafficking
By Faye P. Velasco
MANILA, Nov. 30 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)on Wednesday reiterated its appeal to all Filipinos, especially overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), "not to allow themselves to be victimized by international drug syndicates and to be extremely cautious when dealing with strangers in airports and other areas of transit."
PAF OV-10 planes back in action
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on PAF OV-10 planes back in action
By Ben Cal
MANILA, Nov. 30 The OV-10s are back in action.
PHL gov't respects Chinese law and Supreme Peoples Court verdict in imposing death penalty on a Filipino national
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on PHL gov't respects Chinese law and Supreme Peoples Court verdict in imposing death penalty on a Filipino national
MANILA, Nov. 30 — The Philippines respects the Chinese law and the verdict of the Supreme People's Court (SPC) which affirmed a lower court's ruling on the imposition of the death penalty on a Filipino national in connection with a drug trafficking case.
(Metro News) Novaliches folks honor Bonifacio on his 148th birth anniversary
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on (Metro News) Novaliches folks honor Bonifacio on his 148th birth anniversary
MANILA, Nov. 30 — Residents of the former town of Novaliches, now divided between Quezon City and Caloocan City, joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 148th birth anniversary of Philippine revolutionary leader and Katipunan founder Andres Bonifacio on Wednesday.
Over 100 cerebral palsy patients, handicapped get early Christmas cheers from PAGCOR
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on Over 100 cerebral palsy patients, handicapped get early Christmas cheers from PAGCOR
By Ben Cal
MANILA, Nov. 30 - Over 100 cerebral palsy patients and handicapped in Quezon City got their early Christmas gifts Wednesday, courtesy from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) under its Pamaskong Handog 2011: 25 Days of Christmas, 25 years of PAGCOR project.
BFP reminds the public on safe and fire-free holidays
November 30, 2011 10:55 pm· Comments Off on BFP reminds the public on safe and fire-free holidays
MANILA, Nov. 30 – As the Yuletide season approaches, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Wednesday reminded the public on a safe and fire-free Christmas and New Year celebrations.