The Senate leadership guaranteed that they will prioritize the plenary hearing regarding the grant of emergency powers to the President to avert the looming energy crisis next year.
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DOH exempts 4 peace keepers from Ebola quarantine
Days after being criticized for breaking their own Ebola quarantine protocol, the military and the Department of Health on Tuesday exempted four just-returned United Nations peacekeepers from Liberia were sent to a hospital that was not designated an Ebola facility. “The decision to let them undergo the quarantine at the AFP Medical Center is based on the guidance from DOH,” said Armed Forces spokesman Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc. Cabunoc explained that the four Filipino soldiers, who were […]
Freedom of Information forum set on Dec. 1
Manila, Philippines – A forum tackling the issue of Freedom of Information is set on Monday, December 1, at the Asian Institute of Management in Makati that will feature senators and speakers involved in the current FOI bill, as well as resource persons from other countries. The forum entitled “Transparency 3.0 Freedom of Information: Asian Perspectives, Philippine Impact” on December 1, 2014 will be held from 1PM to 5:30PM at the AIM in Makati. It will provide a […]
Vietnam warships visit Philippines amid South China Sea dispute
(Reuters) – Vietnam on Tuesday showed off its two most powerful warships in the first-ever port call to the Philippines but an official said it was not trying to challenge China’s superior naval forces amid tension in the South China Sea. Hanoi invited the diplomatic community to its Russian-built missile-guided frigates docked in Manila Bay at the start of a three-day goodwill visit. China lays claim to almost all of the entire South China Sea, believed to be […]
PNR to expand train routes
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will expand its journey this December, opening a new route from Tutuban to Calamba, Laguna for 45 pesos only.
DFA supports NICA’s decision regarding black list
The Department of Foreign Affairs supported the decision of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency regarding the removal of nine Hong Kong journalists from the black list.
Senate proposes commendation for Pacquiao
Senator Sonny Angara proposed a resolution commending Manny Pacquiao in his victory over the American Chris Algieri.
DepEd raises teachers’ chalk allowance
According to Senate President Pro Tempore, Senator Ralph Recto, the chalk allowance for teachers will be increased in 2015, from 1,000 pesos to 1, 500 pesos.
Lifting of ban on HK journalists sought
Malacañang has requested the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to review the blacklist order issued against nine Hong Kong television and radio journalists who allegedly heckled President Benigno Aquino III last year. “Ang amin pong kahilingan sa BI, dahil sila po ang nag-isyu ng Denial of Entry, ay ire-assess po nila iyong situwasyon,” Presidential Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a radio interview. (We will request the BI, because they […]
President Aquino asks DOJ for conviction of primary suspects in Maguindanao Massacre case
President Aquino reiterated his order to the Department of Justice to secure a conviction of at least the primary suspects of the Maguindanao Massacre.
Pirated DVD’s of Pacquiao fight, still sold by sidewalk vendors
Pirated DVD’s and CD’s showing the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri are still available in the sidewalks of Metro Manila despite the prohibition of authorities.
Senate to augment budget for tertiary education
The Senate is set to augment the budget allocated for state universities and colleges in a bid to raise the quality of tertiary education in the country.
