According to the Social Weather Station, the Administration was able to gather higher satisfaction ratings for the third quarter of 2014.
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Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu undertakes official visit to the Philippines
MANILA, Nov. 17 — The Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, will visit the Philippines today, November 17, with a delegation of about 111. He will be traveling with his wife, Mrs. Sare Davutoğlu, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. This is PM Davutoğlu’s first visit to the Philippines as Prime Minister, although he has visited the country in the past when he was an Associate Professor in Malaysia. From the ceremonial wreath-laying […]
Malacanang reduces taxes, penalties for independent power producers
MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III has signed an Executive Order that grants the reduction and condonation of real property taxes and interest/penalties for independent power producers (IPP), Malacanang said Sunday. The new EO 173 signed on October 31, 2014 covers real property taxes and interest/penalties assessed on the power generation facilities of IPPs under build-operate-transfer contracts with government-owned and/or -controlled corporations. Because of this. real property taxes imposed by local government units for all years […]
Philippines to host ASEAN Public-Private Partnership Networking Forum in December
The Philippines will host the ASEAN Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Networking Forum in Manila in December 2014.President Benigno Aquino III made the announcement to fellow ASEAN leaders and top business officials during the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) dialogue, which was part of the recently-concluded 25th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.“The forum will take stock of the outcomes of recent PPP initiatives in ASEAN and will serve as an avenue for exploring the […]
DPWH conducts road reblocking during the weekends
Motorists should expect heavier traffic flow on twelve roads in Metro Manila as the Department of Public Works and Highways conduct road reblocking during the weekends.
Authorities arrest suspect of two killings
The suspect of two killings in Quezon City was arrested by the authorities after being spotted hiding in the sewers.
Several high-ranking DOH officials return to their positions as part of departmental restructuring
Acting Secretary of Health Janet Garin reiterated that the departmental restructuring currently ongoing has no connection with the investigation of anomalies in the said department.
November 14, 1875, birth date of General Gregorio del Pilar
Let’s get to know more about the boy general, General Gregorio del Pilar.
Mining companies participate in mine safety competition in Baguio
In an annual convention held at Baguio City, several mining companies participated in a mine safety competition.
NDRRMC launches 4th quarter national earthquake drill
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) launched its 4th Quarter National earthquake drill in Quezon City.
Malacañang asks Meralco to protect consumers against jumpers
The Palace asked Meralco to protect consumers from those who use jumpers, because the cost of such illegal devices were passed on consumers by charging them “systems loss”.
VP Binay may face charges regarding his involvement in Manila Penn siege
According to Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Vice-President Jejomar Binay may face charges if it is proven that he is involved in the Manila Penn siege.
