Starting March 2015, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its services in the East Coast of United States.
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President Aquino returns to the country
President Aquino returned to the Philippines after attending the APEC Summit in Beijing, China and ASEAN Summit in Myanmar, saying that both trips were succesful.
Malacañang ensures supply of protective gear against Ebola
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the country is ready for Ebola, adding that the Philippines has an adequate supply of protective gear.
SALN ng mga SC Justice, planong i-publish ng SC sa internet
Plano ng Korte Suprema na ilahad sa publiko sa pamamagitan ng internet ang SALN ng mga mahistrado ng kataas-taasang hukuman.
Troops clash with Muslim militants in Philippines, 15 dead
(Reuters) – Philippine troops clashed on Friday with Islamist militants on a remote southern island and 14 people were killed in the first major encounter since the army launched an offensive almost a month ago, military officials said. Militants from the Abu Sayyaf group had been avoiding contact with government forces on the island of Jolo since the release of the two German captives last month after ransom was reportedly paid. Army rangers killed nine […]
DOH says one of the Filipino peacekeepers from Liberia has fever
(Eagle News Service) — The Department of Health said that one of the Filipino peacekeepers who recently came home from Liberia is suffering from high fever and had to be transferred to an isolation room after his temperature reached 39.6 degrees Celsius. Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin said the soldier is also suffering from chills. She said that the peacekeeper might be suffering from malaria, or even ordinary flu, and not the dreaded Ebola virus. […]
Aquino says country’s interest successfully brought up in APEC, ASEAN Summits
SAYING his recent trips had been “successful,” President Aquino arrived in Manila Friday morning after attending the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing, China, and the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.The President arrived at exactly 3:47 a.m. on board Philippine Airlines Flight PR001.In his arrival speech at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, the President said that the holding of the two forums […]
Aquino calls on ASEAN leaders to step up efforts on climate change
(Eagle News Service) — Saying that “natural disasters do not recognize national boundaries,” President Aquino has called on fellow ASEAN leaders to step up efforts in addressing climate change.Aquino made the pronouncement during his intervention at the 2nd ASEAN-US Summit, which is part of the 25th ASEAN Summit held at the Myanmar International Center on Thursday.Before ASEAN leaders and US President Barack Obama, President Aquino underscored the massive effect of climate change to the Philippines, […]
Teachers hold sit-down strike
Teachers in Quezon City and Manila led the sit-down strike to ask for salary increase.
Henares advises “tiangge” operators to register their business
Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares advised “tiangge” operators to have their business registered as well as to issue receipts to their customers. She said that the BIR will conduct surprise visits in various “tiangge” centers all over the country.
QC markets made to explain high SRP
The Department of Trade and Industry issued a show cause order against four supermarkets in Quezon City due to the high suggested retail price that they implement on holiday products.
Meralco expects more “Kuryente Load” consumers in 2015
Meralco is expecting an increase in consumers availing of their pre-paid electricity scheme. Known as “Kuryente Load”, said scheme was proven to be cheaper compared to the usual electricity payment scheme.
