The Department of Education is prepared for the start of the school year where it is expected that 23 million elementary and high school students will attend.
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Farmlands in Central Luzon in danger
Because of the water shortage in Pantabangan dam, said dam could no longer supply water for fisheries and farmlands in Central Luzon.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Davao Occidental
A 4.5 earthquake hit the town of Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental.
2 Chinese nationals caught in buy-bust operation
Two Chinese nationals were arrested at the Regalado Ave., North Fairview, Quezon City, in a buy-bust operation conducted by the police. 5 kilos of shabu were recovered worth 25 million peso.
Philippines hopes for peaceful resolution of political turmoil in Thailand
MANILA, Philippines — (ENS) The Department of Foreign Affairs hopes for a peaceful resolution in the political turmoil in Thailand, while also imposing a temporary travel ban on migrant workers traveling to Thailand. In a statement, the DFA said it noted the “latest developments in Thailand” where there are between 10,000 to 15,000 working Filipinos. “In line with previous statements of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers, the Philippines supports a peaceful resolution of the present situation. […]
Indonesian president calls maritime border agreement with PHL “a new milestone”
MANILA, Philippines — Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called the newly signed agreement on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) boundary with the Philippines, a “new milestone”, saying that this meant that Indonesia and the Philippines would now more closely together in resolving border disputes. “With the agreement on the delimitation of maritime boundaries, we may work even closer,” he said during the joint press conference. The Indonesian President said the deal is […]
Philippines and Indonesia sign border agreement
The Indonesian president and President Aquino witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement between Philippines and Indonesia that draws boundaries over both countries’ overlapping maritime territories and ending a decades-old dispute.
Shellfish ban in Bataan nearing 7th month because of red tide
BALANGA CITY, Bataan (PNA) — The shellfish ban raised in Bataan is nearing the seventh month, considered as the longest time the deadly red tide toxin has been present in the province, provincial agriculturist Imelda Inieto said on Friday, May 23. Likewise, Bataan remained as the only area in the country with red tide. Inieto said that per latest advisory of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) as of May 21, 2014, shellfish […]
Makati RTC hears petition for Napoles’ extended stay in OSMAK
Alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles could extend her stay in the Ospital ng Makati as the Makati Regional Trial Court has yet to rule the urgent motion that her lawyers filed.
Bridge falls in Bulacan, 2 hurt
Four people were injured when a part of a bridge undergoing construction collapsed in Calumpit, Bulacan.
Laguna Gov. Ejercito appeals disqualification
Laguna Governor ER Ejercito is asking the Supreme Court to strike down a Commission on Elections ruling disqualifying him for overspending in the May 2013 election.
PHL and Indonesia sign deal setting maritime boundaries
MANILA, Philippines — After 20 years of negotiations, the Philippines and Indonesia formally signed on Friday, May 23, an agreement setting their maritime boundaries in the Mindanao and Celebes seas. The agreement , which draws a boundary between the two countries’ overlapping exclusive economic zones (EEZs), is considered as the Philippines’ first maritime boundary treaty. “This is a milestone agreement that… serves as solid proof to our steadfast commitment to uphold the rule of law […]
