President Aquino is set to sign two Executive Orders regarding the use of the 71 billion peso coconut levy fund.
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Anti terrorist raid in Belgium, results in two dead
In Belgium, two men were killed and one was cornered when a police raid foiled a terrorist attack in the said country.
Areas in Visayas and Luzon declared under Signal Number 1
Several areas in Luzon and Visayas were declared under public storm signal number one as “Amang” rampages through the region. The storm is now moving towards eastern Visayas.
Prison bus accident in Texas kills ten
At least 10 people have died while five others were injured when a prison bus in Texas hits a train due to veering off an icy overpass.
Philippines will host 1st APEC senior official meeting
The Philippines will host the first senior official meeting of the APEC in the Clark and Subic free economic zones.
First salt restaurant in Iran
The first-ever restaurant made entirely of salt is now operating in Iran. Said restaurant is said to be pollution-free, owing to the disinfectant properties of salt.
Avatar sequel may be delayed
The sequel to Avatar will be delayed, with its creator James Cameron saying that the script is very detailed, which justifies the postponement of said sequel which supposedly will be released in 2016.
Two cable networks discuss pay per view broadcast of Pacquiao Mayweather fight
Two competing American cable companies, HBO and Showtime are discussing the possibility of the joint pay-per-view broadcast of the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight.
SC asks DOJ et al to explain transfer of convicted drug lords
The Supreme Court asked the Department of Justice and its subordinate agencies, the National Bureau of Investigation and the New Bilibid Prison to explain their transfer of nineteen high-profile inmates last December.
PNP, all systems go
The Philippine National Police is ready for the 5-day papal visit, with PNP Regional Director Carlo Balmoria saying that the PNP is already “all systems go”.
Applications for 2015 JET Programme – Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) Position Now Open
The Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications from the Philippines for one Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) position in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan under the 2015 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. Responsibilities On top of general job duties as Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) stated in the JET Programme Guidelines, the selected candidate for this position is expected to provide support and serve as point of contact for key representatives of the prefecture’s […]
Motorcycle accident in La Union
A motorcycle collided with a truck in Bacnotan, La Union resulting in the back rider of the motorcycle being critically injured.
