The Department of Public Works and Highways will conduct road-reblocking in Quezon City, starting 10 Friday evening until 5 Monday morning.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits Negros Occidental
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Negros Occidental, at 4 in the morning today.
President Aquino renews optimism on Philippine growth potential
MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III said his administration is committed to sustaining the momentum of continuous economic growth for the benefit of the people, especially the poor.In his address during the opening of the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia (WEF-EA) in Makati City on Thursday, the President said reform measures spearheaded by his government have begun to bear fruit, making the country more attractive to foreign investors.“It is evident that […]
Indonesian President arrives in Manila for state visit, World Economic Forum
MANILA, Philippines — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived in Manila on Thursday for a state visit and to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia (WEF-EA). The Indonesian Presidential Aircraft (737-800) landed at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City at about 12:50 p.m.He was welcomed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Education Secretary Armin Luistro, Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Francis Tolentino, Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Ma. […]
Saudi Arabia, Philippines investigating alleged scalding of Pinay maid
(Reuters) — Saudi and Philippine authorities are investigating an incident in which a maid from the Philippines was allegedly scalded with water deliberately poured down her back, a Saudi newspaper reported on Thursday. The case was likely to renew debate on the treatment of some among the hundreds of thousands of mostly Asian domestic workers employed in the Gulf. Arab News said the investigation was launched jointly by Riyadh police and the Philippine embassy in […]
2 more Pinoys die of MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia – DFA
MANILA, Philippines (PNA)– Two more Filipino workers based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia died of the Middle East Respiratory Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) this month, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday. DFA Spokesman Charles Jose said the first death was reported on May 12, the other on May 18, bringing to five the total number of Filipinos who have died from the disease. Jose did not disclose the nature of the fatalities’ work or their gender. […]
Senate compels DOJ to submit digital financial records of JLN Corp
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has issued a subpoena compelling Justice secretary Leila De Lima and NBI director Virgilio Mendez to submit the hard drive containing the financial records of J Lim Corporation to the panel on or before May 28.
Vietnam, Philippines jointly denounce China’s maritime moves
(Reuters) – Vietnam and the Philippines are determined to oppose Chinese infringement of their territorial waters, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said on Wednesday, calling on the world to condemn China’s actions in a rare public show of unity bound to infuriate Beijing. China is embroiled in disputes with Vietnam, the Philippines and others over boundaries in the potentially energy-rich South China Sea and has said it seeks to resolve differences in one-on-one talks with […]
World Economic Forum starts
Political stability is seen as one of the key elements for economic growth as the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia starts.
Universities in Visayas still without funds
As the opening of the new school year nears, 33 universities and colleges in eastern Visayas that have been damaged during super typhoon Yolanda still have not received funds for rehabilitation.
PAGASA modernization bill passes 2nd reading
Congress approves the bill for the modernization of PAGASA for second reading.
Water levels in major dams going down
Despite the rain, water levels in Angat Dam and other major dams continue to go down.
