The Department of Agriculture issued a total ban on the importation of poultry products from California to ensure that the Philippines remain bird-flu free.
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Peace Agreement, “No need for the senate’s approval” – Jaafar
An official of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) yesterday said that the MILF peace agreement between the governments need not be approved by the senate. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Vice Chairman Ghazali Jaafar said in an interview yesterday that the approval of the peace deal is not essential. “Ang uri ng kasunduan na nilagdaan ng MILF at pamahalaan ay isang excecutive agreement at hindi treaty,” Jaafar said. This is his reaction to the […]
AFP to ends operation in Maguindanao and Cotabato this weekend
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) targets to finish its offensives against Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao and Cotabato this weekend. This is to allow the displaced residents to return to their homes. According to the newly-installed AFP Spokesman Brig. Gen. Joselito Kakilala, they have already expanded the operations for three consecutive days. The clearing operation started yesterday. If the clearing operations will not be finished by Saturday, the military clarifies that […]
CSC encourages students to take Civil Service exam
The Civil Service Commission encouraged graduating college students to consider a career in government service and to take the Civil Service Examination on May 3.
Davao City Mayor arrests parents of vagrant children
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte arrested the parents of children who were found sleeping under a parked car.
Authorities confiscate fish caught by dynamite fishing
The Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources confiscated 16 containers full of fish that were illegally caught by dynamite fishing.
DFA confirms 3 Filipina nurses in Saudi Arabia have Mers-Cov
Three Filipina nurses working in Saudi Arabia have tested positive for the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus or Mers-Cov, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs spokesperson Charles Jose said the three female nurses, were exposed to patients with Mers-Cov in the course of their work. The first Filipina Mers-Cov case is a 56-year-old nurse, assigned at an emergency room of a hospital. She is now under isolation in the hospital’s staff house. […]
Roy Jones offers help to Manny Pacquiao
In boxing, former champion Roy Jones offered to help Manny Pacquiao in his preparation for the mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Robot traffic enforcer in Congo
In Congo, a robot enforces traffic by incorporating traffic lights and cameras which allow the police to monitor the traffic situation 24 hours.
Private sector spells out initiatives to help small businesses in Asia Pacific
(TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite) The private sector has identified 12 initiatives that could be included in the Cebu Action Plan (CAP) to help small businesses, a private sector representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has said. In a press conference at the Summit Ridge Hotel here on Thursday, Dr. Caesar Parrenas said that these initiatives include the creation of a credit information system, the use of movable collaterals, and fixing trade […]
LTFRB cuts by P10 the taxi flag-down rate
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced that that it would slash by P10 the flag-down rate for taxis nationwide. Starting March 9, the P40 flag down rate for taxis will be down to P30. Although the taximeter will not reflect this yet, the LTFRB said that taxi riders would still have to cut P10 from the taxi rate when they pay their fare. The LTFRB has also called on commuters to […]
Electricity rates to increase this month
Power rates are due to increase this month because of the increase in electricity rates in the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM). The Manila Electric Company also confirmed that the generation charge will increase. The rate of increase will be announced on Monday. In Luzon, power consumption has also increased with the start of the summer season. The Department of Energy, in the meantime, called on the public to save on electricity.
