(Reuters) — Claimant countries in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) must have the “sense” to settle the dispute peacefully and must work together to reduce tension in the contested territory, President Benigno S. Aquino III has said.“Sana talagang magkaroon tayo ng tinatawag sa Ingles na ‘sense’ mula sa kanila na talagang nakatutok sila sa pagbababa ng lahat ng tensyon at pagreresolba ng lahat ng naayon sa tinatawag na international law at pakikipag-ugnayan ng […]
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Sen. Santiago eyes 2016 presidential race
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago revealed that her health is improving and raised the possibility of her running in the 2016 presidential elections. “I’m not going to be coy. Society leaders have urged me to seek the presidency. I can rise to the occasion, although I was following the other sign posts on the road to recovery,” the senator said in a statement. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Santiago said the tumor in her left […]
NIA allays fears on 2015 water shortage
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has allayed fears regarding a water crisis in 2015 as the rainy season will keep Angat Dam water supply enough.
Provincial buses will be banned on EDSA – MMDA
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will ban provincial buses from passing through EDSA after the opening of South Station in Muntinlupa City yesterday. Watch the update report from Eden Suarez.
Palace: Pnoy did not commit any impeachment offence
Malacañang said that President Aquino should not be impeached, saying that, although they respect the constitutional mandate of the Congress on the impeachment process, the President had not committed any impeachable offense.
Atty. Florin Hilbay, Acting Solicitor General
A professor at the University of the Philippines College of Law, Atty. Florin Hilbay, was appointed as Acting Solicitor General to replace Francis Jardeleza who was appointed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Single visa scheme, proposed in Congress
Proposed in the House of Representatives is the single-visa scheme which will allow Filipinos to enter any member-nation of the ASEAN.
Senate not decided on whether to invite VP Binay
The Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee has not yet decided whether or not to invite Vice-President Jejomar Binay regarding the over-priced Makati City Hall.
South station open for out of line buses
The south station in Muntinlupa will now be open for out-of-line buses with an expected 556 buses to make use of the said station.
Senate continues investigation of Malampaya
The long-awaited Senate investigation of the controversial Malampaya fund will finally pushed thru on September.
LPA enters West Philippine Sea
According to the PAGASA, Caraga region and Davao will be experiencing rains while Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience scattered rain showers. A low pressure area has entered the West Philippine Sea and is expected to leave the country within the day.
4 major dams in Luzon still below levels despite rains — PAGASA
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Despite continues rains due to the low pressure area (LPA) and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday that it continues to monitor the four major dams in Luzon which still have low water levels. In an interview, PAGASA Hydrologist Sheila Schneider said these four dams are Angat Dam in Bulacan; San Roque Dam in Pangasinan; Pantabangan dam in Nueva Ecija; and Magat dam […]
