Greenpeace, partners to test Senate aspirants' greenness
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on Greenpeace, partners to test Senate aspirants' greenness
MANILA, March 25 — Environment watchdog Greenpeace Southeast Asia will spearhead next month a forum aimed at scrutinizing 2013 senatorial candidates' respective platforms to see if these are truly green.
Rush to bus terminal and port areas begins for Holy Week long break
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on Rush to bus terminal and port areas begins for Holy Week long break
MANILA, March 25 — Travellers started rushing to the bus terminals and port areas Monday to take advantage of the Holy Week long break.
BFAR to improve local shrimp industry
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on BFAR to improve local shrimp industry
MANILA, March 25 — The countrys shrimp industry which has been previously infected with white spots early February will try to recover in the coming years and maybe even export soon.
NDOC will be on Blue Alert status on March 27-April 1
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on NDOC will be on Blue Alert status on March 27-April 1
MANILA, March 25 — The National Disaster Operations Center (NDOC) will be on blue alert in line with the countrys observance of the Holy Week.
(Lead, Changing Dateline) 5.2 quake rocks Davao del Sur
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on (Lead, Changing Dateline) 5.2 quake rocks Davao del Sur
MANILA, March 25 — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted parts of Davao del Sur Monday afternoon, Filipino volcanologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damages.
PAGASA: LPA in Pacific Ocean to bring rains in PHL this weekend
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on PAGASA: LPA in Pacific Ocean to bring rains in PHL this weekend
MANILA, March 25 — A low pressure area has been spotted over the Pacific Ocean which weathermen said Monday is expected to bring rains in many parts of the country on Black Saturday.
(Lead) Passengers at NAIA increases at start of Holy Week
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on (Lead) Passengers at NAIA increases at start of Holy Week
MANILA, March 25 - The number of passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport nearly doubled Monday compared to ordinary days as the people started to return to their respective provinces for the Holy Week holidays.
Convention on positive psychology set to prop students psyche & well-being
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on Convention on positive psychology set to prop students psyche & well-being
MANILA, March 25 — The task of applying psychological practices in both teaching and learning will, if successfully done, bring good changes in a students behaviour.
MIS celebrates 20th anniversary, vows to continue producing competent seafarers
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on MIS celebrates 20th anniversary, vows to continue producing competent seafarers
MANILA, Mar. 25 — The Magsaysay Institute of Shipping (MIS) has turned 20 years old, yet it is not sitting on its laurels as it keeps on producing competent Filipino seafarers to serve the global maritime industry.
RTC to PAO, DOJ: Justify bail amount for 38 RSF members
March 25, 2013 10:46 pm· Comments Off on RTC to PAO, DOJ: Justify bail amount for 38 RSF members
MANILA, March 25 — The Dept. of Justice has opposed the bid of the Public Attorney's Office to reduce the bail for the 38 alleged members of the Sultanate of Sulu's Royal Security Force.