Hot weather will be experienced all over the country due to the ridge of high pressure area.
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Free wi-fi in Metro Manila
Senator Ralph Recto has proposed a bill that will place free wi-fi in public places and national highways of Metro Manila.
Laguna governor camp threatens people power
The camp of Laguna Governor ER Ejercito threatens “people power” if he is forcibly removed from his position. Ejercito’s legal counsel said that they are only asking for courtesy as they will file a motion for temporary restraining order at the Supreme Court. The Commissions on Elections has decided that Ejercito should step down from his positiion due to violations of the Fair Elections Act last 2013 due to overspending.
Philippines, Vietnam agree on enhanced defense, security cooperation
MANILA, May 21 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung discussed defense and security cooperation during their meeting in Malacanang on Wednesday. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in the Philippines for a working visit as well as to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia. In his message during the joint press conference at the Palace, President Aquino said they discussed how the Philippines […]
PHL, Vietnam urge int’l community to demand China to comply with international laws
MANILA, May 21 (PNA) — The Philippines and Vietnam have called on the international community to demand China to end its sea violations and fully comply with international law. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in the Philippines for a working visit and also attend the ongoing three-day World Economic Forum on East Asia here. “The two sides are determined to oppose China’s violations and called on countries and the international community to continue […]
Napoles, poised to renew her appeal to remain in hospital
Napoles camp as the Makati Regional Trial Court to reconsider its decision due to internal bleeding.
Vietnam PM Dung arrives in the country
The Vietnamese prime minister is now in the Philippines for a three-day working visit at the invitation of President Aquino. He will also attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Indonesian President Yudhoyono, also arriving in Manila
The Indonesian president will arrive in the Philippines for a two-day state visit and he will also attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Comelec disqualifies Laguna governor E.R. Ejercito
By Ferdinand G. Patino MANILA, May 21 (PNA) — Voting 7-0, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed the disqualification of Laguna Governor Emilio Ramon “E.R.” Ejercito for overspending during the May 2013 elections. In a 21-page resolution released on Wednesday, the Commission en banc upheld the decision of the poll body’s First Division last September 26, that found Ejercito spending beyond his Php 4.5 million campaign spending limit or Php 3 for each of […]
Teachers will not have salary hike this year
According to the Department of Education, the requested hike on teachers’ salary will not be granted this year because the budget was already set, but it could be possibly granted on 2015.
Napoles experiences internal bleeding
According to her attorney, Janet Lim Napoles unexpectedly experienced internal bleeding, thus obliging them to once again file a motion to the Makati Regional Trial Court to stay at the Ospital ng Makati, inspite of the court’s prior decision denying Napoles’ early request to stay at the said hospital.
DOLE mulls deployment ban to Thailand
According to the Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldos, said department is studying the necessity of implementing a deployment ban on Thailand after the declaration of martial law in the said country.
