The Manila International Airport Authority stopped the baggage quota system being implemented in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, to put a halt on the unseemly behavior of porters scrambling to meet their daily baggage quota to avoid being fined. [yotuube id=hDA-g6rwiJo]
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AFP rejects ASG demand to withdraw troops in Sulu
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected the demands made by the Abu Sayyaf Group, in particular, the withdrawal of troops in Sulu. ASG threatened to kill one of their German captives if the government will not accede to their demands.
Another rollback on the price of petroleum products
Major oil companies implements another rollback on the price of petroleum products.
Consumer group reveals potential kickbacks in negotiated power contracts
Various consumer groups protests emergency powers for President Aquino to resolve the looming power shortage, revealing potential kickbacks that may be gained regarding negotiated power contracts.
AFP, confident about the continued joint exercises with US military
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed confidence that the current controversy regarding the Laude killing will have no negative effect with its joint military exercise with the United States.
Palace is serious in the pursuit of justice in the Laude killing
In response to criticisms about the perceived non-involvement of President Aquino regarding the Laude killing, Palace said that the government is serious in the pursuit of justice for Jeffrey Laude.
UP professors and students condemn Laude killing
Several professors and students of the University of the Philippines – Diliman condemn the killing of Jeffrey Laude, asking President Aquino to junk all military agreements with the United States.
Olongapo CIty prosecutor conducts preliminary investigation regarding Laude killing
The City Prosecutor of Olongapo City has compelled the US marine suspected of killing Jeffrey Laude to attend the preliminary investigation regarding his case.
PNP Chief Purisima visits new firing range in Albay
Embattled Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima visited the new firing range for police in Albay, making a speech encouraging his fellow policemen to focus on their job and to be not affected of the accusations being hurled against him.
NAIA prepares special isolation room for passengers from countries with Ebola cases while Senate discusses government preparedness regarding the disease
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) prepares a special isolation room for passengers coming from countries with Ebola cases. Meanwhile, the Senate will conduct discussions aiming to find out the level of preparedness of the government and the Philippine medical community if the Ebola virus manages to enter the country.
Abu sayyaf willing to extend deadline on German hostages
The Abu Sayyaf Group is reportedly willing to extend the deadline of the execution of one of its German captives in Sulu but said extension is only for two more hours. The group is demanding a 250 million pesos ransom and for Germany
Philippine government to raise alert level 3 in west Africa
The Philippine government is studying the possibility of raising alert level 3 in west Africa due to the continuing threat of the Ebola virus. Said alert level will result into the voluntary repatriation of Philippine citizens in the affected countries.
