THE 44th Meeting of the Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies (EGNRET44), a sub-working group of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), began on Monday at the Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, considered as an emerging renewable energy capital in Southeast Asia. “As an emerging renewable energy capital in the country, and even in Southeast Asia, we are proud that the province had been chosen to host the meeting to be […]
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MILF, uurong din sa pagsuko sa mga armas
Nag-aalangan na umano ang Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) na i-decommission ang kanilang mga armas matapos na maging kuwestiyunable ang pagpasa ng Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) kasunod nang trahedya sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Ayon kay MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal, hindi masisi ang MILF kung hindi maisusuko ang mga baril dahil malaki ang pagpapahalaga ng mga miyembro nito sa kani-kanilang mga armas. Ang pagsuko aniya ng kanilang armas ay ang sakripisyo ng MILF kapag naipasa na […]
DFA advises passport renewal 6 months before expiry
ILOILO CITY, PIA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is reminding the public to check the validity of their passports and renew those six months prior to expiry to avoid hassle or inconvenience in scheduled or emergency travel. DFA Iloilo Officer-in-charge Sheila Marie D. Tu said that countries and international airlines require passports with validity of six months before the expiry date. “It is advised that a passport holder check the validity of his/her […]
92.5% of 2015 allotment to gov’t departments already released – DBM
MANILA, PIA — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported that 92.5 percent of the 2015 allotments for government departments and agencies have been comprehensively released during the first quarter of the year. This is consistent with the objectives of the General Appropriations Act-as-Release-Document (GAARD) regime implemented at the start of 2014. DBM said the first quarter allotment releases from the GAA rose slightly in 2015 compared to 2014 levels with 80.4 percent of […]
5 DA officials dismissed for anomalies in agri projects funded from Sen. Jinggoy’s PDAF
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of five officials of the Department of Agriculture for “gross misconduct” because of the alleged anomalous implementation of agricultural projects in Negros Occidental funded from the pork barrel funds of Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales ordered the dismissal from government service of Regional Executive Director Larry Nacionales, , Accountant III Candelaria Martinez, Officer-in-Charge Mira Talabong, Accounting Section Chief Mae […]
Former Blackwater guards sentenced to prison in 2007 Baghdad killings
A FEDERAL judge sentenced four former Blackwater security guards to lengthy prison terms on Monday (April 13) in the 2007 massacre of 14 unarmed Iraqis, closing a chapter of the U.S. war in Iraq that tested relations between the two countries. Nicholas Slatten was sentenced to life in prison for his murder conviction in the killings at a Baghdad traffic circle. U.S. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced three other former Blackwater guards, convicted of manslaughter […]
Initial tests show milk tea that killed 2 in Manila negative for toxic substances – DOH
HEALTH authorities continue to test the milk tea samples taken from the Ergo Cha Milk Tea Shop in Manila after initial test results showed that it was negative for toxic substances. Two people have died after taking sips of the milk tea from the Ergo Cha Milk Tea Shop in Bustillos, Manila. The victims were Suzanne Dagohoy, a customer, and William Abrigo, the owner of the milk tea shop. The incident happened on Thursday, April […]
HK border trade drops after visa restrictions
China will limit the number of visits that residents of the southern city of Shenzhen can make to neighboring Hong Kong, state media said on Monday (April 13), to ease the flow of mainland visitors in the former British colony that has led to tensions. The Ministry of Public Security’s Exit-Entry Administration Bureau will restrict residents to one Hong Kong visit a week with immediate effect, compared with an unlimited number of daily trips previously, […]
Caesarean sections should only be performed when medically necessary — WHO
10 APRIL 2015 | GENEVA (WHO) – Caesarean section is one of the most common surgeries in the world, with rates continuing to rise, particularly in high- and middle-income countries. Although it can save lives, caesarean section is often performed without medical need, putting women and their babies at-risk of short- and long-term health problems. A new statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the importance of focusing on the needs of the […]
Islamic State claims attacks on embassies in Libya
Militants claiming loyalty to Islamic State said on twitter on Monday (April 13) they were responsible for an attack on the Moroccan embassy and on South Korea’s mission in the Libyan capital Tripoli. The bomb damaged the gate and a residential building next to the Moroccan embassy located in the up market Ben Ashour district. Nobody was hurt by the blast early on Monday, an official said. On Sunday, gunmen fired shots at the South […]
Isang talon, ipinagmamalaki sa Palawan
Ipinapagmamalaki ng lalawigan ng Palawan ang malamig at malinis na tubig ng Estrella Falls na dinadayo ng mga turista.
Isabela, nagpatayo ng libreng pabahay para sa mga Dumagat
Sa pangunguna ng alkalde sa Divilacan, Isabela ay nagpatayo ng libreng pabahay sa nasabing bayan para sa mga katutubong Dumagat.
