China on Thursday (April 9) sketched out plans for the islands it is creating in the disputed South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defense as well as to provide civilian services that would benefit other countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news briefing that the reclamation and building work in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea was needed partly because of the risk of typhoons in […]
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DepEd releases SHS permits to over 1,100 private schools
PASIG CITY, PIA – The Department of Education (DepEd) issued provisional permits to 1,122 private schools that will offer Senior High School (SHS) as it gears up for the full implementation of the K-to-12 program. “DepEd is doing everything it can to make sure that all the anxieties and fears will be addressed in the next 11 or 12 months,” Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said in an interview. After years of planning and […]
Telcos to help fight crime
The Philippine National Police is asking telecommunication companies to help fight crime by sending free text messages regarding the modus operandi of various criminal groups.
Deles challenges solons to file charges
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles challenged members of the House of Representatives to file complaints against the Government Peace Panel if they believe that the said panel is defending the Moro Islamic Liberation Front regarding the Mamasapano incident.
Party-list rep lists Napeñas’ tactical lapses
Magdalo party-list representative Gary Alejano lists the tactical and operational lapses committed by former SAF chief Napeñas which resulted in the Mamasapano incident.
Senate probe on TRO issued by CA
Antonio Trillanes IV asked the Senate to probe what he calls “TRO for sale” allegedly committed by the Binays.
Peace process suffers setback because of Mamasapano incident — Ferrer
Government Peace Panel Chair Miriam Coronel Ferrer admits that the peace process is suffering from the repercussions of the unfortunate Mamasapano incident.
President Aquino leads Araw ng Kagitingan celebrations
As per tradition, President Aquino lead the celebration for the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan in Mt. Samat, Bataan.
Boston bombing suspect may face death penalty
The 21-year old suspect in the Boston marathon bombing last April 2013 may face death penalty.
DFA asks OFWs to leave Yemen and Libya
The Department of Foreign Affairs is asking overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Yemen and Libya to repatriate from said countries as tensions continue to rise in both countries.
Bataan, ginunita ang Araw ng Kagitingan
Ginunita ng lalawigan ng Bataan ang Araw ng Kagitingan sa pamamagitan ng pagdaraos ng isang trade fair.
Shellfish na may red tide, nasabat sa Dagupan
Sako-sakong tahong at talaba na hinihinalang kuntaminado ng red tide ang nasabat ng mga otoridad sa Dagupan City, Pangasinan.