Senate bill declaring ‘waling-waling’ nat'l flower passed
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· 6 Comments
By Jelly Musico
MANILA, Feb. 4 — The Senate Monday approved on third and final reading a bill declaring the waling-waling as a national flower, aside from sampaguita.
Aquino names AFP vice chief of staff, OCD chief
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on Aquino names AFP vice chief of staff, OCD chief
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Feb. 4 — President Benigno Aquino III has appointed a new vice chief of staff of the Armed Forces as well as an acting administrator of the Office of Civil Defense.
Senate amends 38-year-old Insurance Code of the Philippines
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· 3 Comments
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, Feb. 4 — The Senate on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill amending the 38-year-old Insurance Code of the Philippines.
WB, DA start week-long review on rural dev’t program
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on WB, DA start week-long review on rural dev’t program
By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, Feb. 4 — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the World Bank (WB) kicked off Monday a week-long review mission for the second phase of DA’s Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) and evaluation for the proposed Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP).
No sacred cows in dismantling of private armies — Palace
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on No sacred cows in dismantling of private armies — Palace
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Feb. 4 — Malacanang on Monday said government authorities will step up efforts in going after individuals who are holding loose and unlicensed firearms, and also the dismantling of private armies regardless of who they are or whether they belong to political personalities or families allied with the administration.
SIL collaborates with DepEd for MTB-MLE
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on SIL collaborates with DepEd for MTB-MLE
By Paula Navarra
MANILA, Feb 4 -– The Summer Institute of Linguistics, a non-government organization, is collaborating with the Dept. of Education for the Mother Tongue Based-Multi Lingual Education for the indigenous communities nationwide.
Security forces bags ASG member in Zamboanga Sibugay
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on Security forces bags ASG member in Zamboanga Sibugay
MANILA, Feb. 4 – Security forces on Monday apprehended a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) during operations in Barangay Mamagon, Naga town, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Bicam approval of juvenile justice bill hits snag
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on Bicam approval of juvenile justice bill hits snag
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, Feb. 4 – The approval of the bill amending the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 hit snag on Monday at the bicameral conference committee level after House panel insisted on version reducing the age coverage of offenders to 12 years old.
Ph tourism will benefit from AEC– DOT
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on Ph tourism will benefit from AEC– DOT
MANILA, Feb. 4 — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is now working on measures to make the ASEAN economic community or AEC work towards its advantage.
Choose legislators wisely, lawmakers urge electorate
February 4, 2013 11:40 pm· Comments Off on Choose legislators wisely, lawmakers urge electorate
By Cielito Reganit
MANILA, Feb. 4 – “Legislation is a full time responsibility. We must choose our senatorial candidates wisely.”
