The hearing on the Mamasapano debacle of the House of Representatives resumed on Tuesday (April 7) attended by the family members of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos. Among those invited for the hearings as resource persons were sacked SAF Director Getulio Napeñas, Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, resigned Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Alan Purisima. Philippine National Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Benjamin Magalong, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, government […]
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Hundreds participate in Baghdad’s ‘victory marathon’
Around one thousand runners participated in a two-kilometer race in the center of Baghdad on Monday (April 6), which has been officially designated as Iraq’s Sport Day by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The race started at 10am local time in Abu Nawas Street, continued alongside the Tigris River and ended in a soccer field on the same street. The weather was kind to the so-called ‘victory marathon’, with sunny conditions throughout. The race […]
Zamboanga City experiences daily brownouts
According to the Chamber of Commerce of Zamboanga City, the daily 2-3 hour brownouts experienced by said city is causing adverse economic effects.
Woman finds pearls in restaurant
In the United States, a lucky woman found 50 pieces of tiny pearls from the oyster that she ordered.
Tagum City to be site of first waste-to-energy technology
Tagum City is the first city in the Philippines to be the site of a power plant that will utilize waste-to-energy technology which will solve the garbage and electricity problem of said city.
Philippines not to surrender Sabah claim
According to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, the Philippines will not surrender its claim on Sabah in exchange for Malaysia’s support of the Philippines’ territorial claims against China.
Palace reminds public to pay taxes before deadline
The Palace, thru Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda reminded the public to pay proper taxes before the deadline on April 15.
Palace distances itself from House probe
According to Presidential Spokesman, Edwin Lacierda, the House of Representatives has the right to conduct its own probe on the Mamasapano incident.
APRUB – Ophthalmological Foundation of the Philippines
Ang Ophthalmological Foundation of the Philippines (OFPHIL) ay itinatag noong Marso 21, 1989. Ilan sa mga problema na binibigyang solusyon ng Ophthalmological Foundation of the Philippines ay ang glaucoma at ang catarata.
Official promo video of Pacquiao-Mayweather fight, released
The 30-sec official promotional video of the mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. was already released and quickly achieved a million views.
APRUB – National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Ang National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Philippines ay ahensya na pangkalahatang namamalakad, at nakikipag-koopera na mapanatili, madevelop at mapaunlad ang sining at kultura sa Pilipinas.
NTC fines internet companies with poor services
The National Telecommunications Commissions (NTC) will impose fines on telecommunications companies who offer poor internet services.