According to a recent survey of the Social Weather Station, 12. 1 million Filipinos or 55% believes that they are poor.
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Nominations for replacement of Sandiganbayan Justice Ong begin
It is expected that nominations for replacement of Sandiganbayan Justice Gregory Ong will overflow today as the Judicial and Bar Council starts accepting said nominations.
Malacanang welcomes Lonely Planet’s recognition of Philippine tourism
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace welcomed another recognition for the country’s tourism sector after it was named “a must-see destination in 2015” by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.“Ikinagagalak natin ‘yan sapagkat talaga namang ikinararangal ng ating bansa ang pagkakaroon ng pinakamagagandang isla at magagandang natural endowments kaya naman dinarayo ito ng mga mamamayan mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo,” Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr of the Presidential Communications Operations Office said in a radio interview […]
Palace says gov’t planning effective strategy to fight Ebola virus
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine health authorities have strengthened the mechanism to fight Ebola virus especially with the expected influx of Filipinos returning to the country for the year-end vacation season.It was reported that a health worker in New York tested positive for Ebola virus after working in Africa. New York has a large concentration of Filipinos.Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., said the government is further strengthening an effective program to protect th […]
SC Associate Justice presents old Chinese maps
Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio of the Supreme Court presented old Chinese maps to counter China’s territorial claims over the Kalayaan Islands.
Alleged Enzo Pastor slay mastermind cries set up
The alleged mastermind of the Enzo Pastor murder case denied all charges and said that he was set-up.
Senate proposed tax cuts for employees
Senate has decided to pass the proposed tax cuts for employees, which means larger take home pay for them.
COMELEC launches I – Rehistro
The Commission on Elections launched its I-Rehistro program which aims to speed up the registration of voters as well as the application for biometrics.
LTFRB hears fare cut off petition
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will conduct a hearing on the petition for minimum fare cut-off due to the successive oil price rollback.
DBM and Climate Change Commission promotes transparency in spending climate fund
The Department of Budget and Management and Climate Change Commission joined together in a transparency initiative on government funds specially those used in addressing climate change issues.
Mar Roxas strengthens problem areas in Metro Manila
Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas issued an order strengthening police presence in the eight problem areas in Metro Manila.
Business sector worries about power supply and port congestion
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry submitted a six-paged resolution to President Aquino during the 40th Philippine Business Commerce and Expo, highlighting their concerns which include the power supply problem and port congestion.
