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MANILA, Sept. 17 — Eastern Visayas, CARAGA and the Davao region will still experience cloudiness and some rains Wednesday as a low pressure area or LPA still hovers about a thousand kilometers east of the Visayas region, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of 4 a.m .today, the LPA was estimated based on all available data at 1,070 km east of Visayas (13.2°N, 136.3°E). Because of this Eastern Visayas, Caraga and […]
(BY Christine Herrera, MANILA STANDARD) THE Aquino government has not released a single peso for victims of typhoon Yolanda because Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman resorted to “double accounting” and claimed credit for P779 million in foreign donations released by the World Food Programme, lawmakers said Sunday. Reps. Jonathan dela Cruz of Abakada and Terry Ridon of Kabataan demanded that Soliman reveal exactly how much in government funds had been released following a report by the Commission […]
(BY Joyce Panares, C/O Manila Standard TODAY) FOR the nth time, President Benigno Aquino III played coy on whether he will seek a term extension or not, throwing the question instead to the public, whose sentiments, he said, will shape his final decision. Aquino, in an interview en route to Belgium aired over state-run Radyo ng Bayan, said if majority of the Filipinos want a fresh mandate for him, then there has to be a […]
The Aquino administration released P78.38 billion from the Disbursement Acceleration Program over a period of three months that coincided with the impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona, with senators who sat as judges in his trial and lawmakers who acted as prosecutors getting huge sums for undisclosed projects, according to Congress. This said by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco on. That on the first day of the plenary debate on the P2.6 trillion national budget for 2015, […]
Eight areas in Albay, have been placed under state of calamity following the PHIVOLCS decision to raise alert level 3 at Mayon Volcano.
Malacañang respects the Malolos Regional Trial Court’s decision to transfer Palparan, saying that the court has ample reasons to do so. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the court must ensure the safety of Palparan. Judge Teodora Gonzales cited Palparan’s security as well as the other inmates in the Bulacan provincial jail, including offices at the provincial capitol. Palparan first made a statement saying that he is not looking for special treatment, instead he fears […]
After 20 years, Thailand once again secured the bigger contract of supplying rice to the Philippines. According to National Food Authority spokesman, Rex Estoperez, Thailand offered the lowest price for 300, 000 metric tons of rice, with $475 per metric ton. The first 200, 000 metric tons will arrive in October 15, with the second 200, 000 metric tons to follow on November 15, and the last 100, 000 metric tons to arrive in December […]
MANILA, Philippines — Israel, known for its expertise in agricultural technology, continues to share its knowledge in the field of agriculture with the Philippines. No less than the Israel Embassy in Manila hosted a roundtable discussion on agricultural knowledge transfer last Monday, Sept. 15, particularly in the field of integrated pest management and post harvest management of fruits and vegetables. Israeli embassy officials said this is just the start of efforts to strengthen their agicultural […]
In the Resolution issued by the 4th Division of the Anti-Graft Court, Belmonte was given 10 days to explain why he did not take action on the suspension order issued against Arroyo. The Sandiganbayan also ordered Belmonte to implement the 90-day suspension order against Arroyo. The suspension order was issued last June 26.
President Benigno S. Aquino III conveyed his appreciation to the European Union for its assistance in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).In his meeting with European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, President Aquino reiterated the “profound appreciation of the Filipino people for the solidarity that the European Union has demonstrated.”“The overwhelming humanitarian assistance of the European Union represents a great contribution to our national recovery and reconstruction efforts,” the President said during the joint press […]
The Senate has invited Vice President Jejomar Binay to give details regarding the probe on the alleged over-pricing of the Makati parking building. In a letter dated September 11, Senator Koko Pimentel asked VP Binay to explain or give details regarding the overpriced building. Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado has repeatedly said that Binay received kickbacks on all the projects in Makati.
European Commission President Manuel Barroso expressed his support on the peace process in Mindanao. Barroso expressed his support during his meeting with President Aquino in the European Commission headquarters in Belgium. EU will give 106 million euros or 6, 148, 000, 000 billion pesos for the development of Mindanao. Barroso also commended Aquino on the signing of the final peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as well as the creation of the draft […]
