In a weather bulletin released by the PAGASA, cold weather continues to prevail in the northern part of the country due to the “amihan”.
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No energy shortage according to DOE
According to the latest data of the Department of Energy, there is no imminent electricity shortage in the country, which will allow the Supreme Court to block President Aquino’s request for emergency power.
More senators criticize visit in Caballo Island
Two more senators reacted to the visit made by Acting Secretary Janet Guarin and General Pio Catapang to the Caballo Island. Senator JV Ejercito and Senator Pia Cayetano made comments regarding the lack of precautions like wearing protective suits.
Former Makati vice mayor to donate property
Former Makati Vice-Mayor Ernesto Mercado is ready to donate other properties that were allegedly put in his name by the camp of Vice President Binay.
President Aquino will not run for second term
In an interview with the Singaporean press, President Aquino reiterated that he has no plans to run for a second term, saying that he does not want to be like the former President Marcos.
Palace welcomes house approval of resolution authorizing President Aquino to address power shortage
MANILA, Nov. 19 — Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval of a resolution giving President Benigno S. Aquino III special authority to address the looming energy crisis next year. In a press briefing at the Palace, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the House approval of the resolution is a step towards addressing the impending power shortage. The government will now wait for the Senate to make a similar […]
PH will adhere to United Nations resolution condemning violent extremism, says Palace
MANILA, Nov. 19 — Malacañang on Tuesday affirmed the country’s commitment to adhere to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that condemns violent extremism. “Bilang kasapi ng United Nations ay tumatalima tayo sa resolusyon na ito na nagsasaad na kinakailangan ang sabay-sabay na pagkilos ng lahat ng mga member states ng United Nations para labanan ang violent extremism, at ito ay nabanggit na rin ng ating Pangulo sa maraming pagkakataon,” Presidential Communications Operations Office […]
Govt ready to discuss coco levy fund with coconut farmers, says Palace official
MANILA, Nov. 19 — The government is ready to hold a dialogue with coconut farmers who want the coco levy fund to be returned to them after several decades, a Palace official said on Tuesday. “Ang kapakanan ng mga mamamayan at ‘yung makatwirang pananagot ng pamahalaan sa mga pondo ng bayan, katulad ng coconut levy, ang ating batayang prinsipyo diyan,” Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during a press briefing. It was reported that a […]
Government leads Manila Ports Forum to address congestion
MANILA, Nov. 19 — The Palace announced on Tuesday that it is holding the Manila Ports Forum on November 27 at the Manila Diamond Hotel to address congestion at ports, especially the Port of Manila. “Dito sa pagkakataong ito ay magbibigay ng update hinggil sa mga isinasagawa ng pamahalaan para maibsan ang problema ng port congestion,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during a press briefing. Expected to attend the forum are […]
Congress gives PNoy go-ahead to deal with 2015 power shortage
The House of Representatives granted President Benigno Aquino III special powers through a passed resolution yesterday to deal with a projected power shortage in 2015, even as the Senate put the measure on hold to make way for budget deliberations. Senator Sergio Osmena III, chairman of the committee on energy, said Senate President Franklin Drilon had ordered that priority be given to passing the national budget for 2015. “The committee will have to finish its […]
Senator Sotto asks that ASec Guarin and Gen. Catapang be quarantined
Senator Tito Sotto is asking that Acting Health Secretary Janet Guarin and AFP Chief Gen. Pio Catapang Jr. be quarantined as precautionary measure when they visited the soldiers in Caballo Island while not wearing hazard suits.
Mayon Volcano shows new activity
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded new activity in the Mayon Volcano including two volcanic quakes and crater glow. Alert level 3 remains raised in the vicinity of the volcano.
