LAOAG CITY, January 8 (PIA) – The Safety and Health Association of the Philippine Energy Sector conferred the 2014 Shapes Safety Awards to the North Luzon Renewable Energy Corp. (NLREC), the developer and operator of the newly-opened 81-MW wind farm in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. NLREC Chief Operating Officer Miguel de Jesus said the award recognizes energy companies and safety and health professionals for their exceptional performance in the workplace health and safety. The award is […]
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Government assures that no Filipinos were harmed in the armed incident in Paris
After the armed incident in Paris, which resulted in the death of 12 people, the government gave assurances that there were no Filipinos harmed in the said incident.
LPA in the Pacific
The PAGASA has spotted a low pressure area in the Pacific but said LPA has no effect yet in the country.
COMELEC needs to conduct public bidding
The Commission on Elections needs to conduct a public bidding for the renewal of the contract for 80, 000 PCOS machines that will be used in the 2016 elections. Said public bidding will address transparency issues, according to a COMELEC commissioner.
Czech Republic aids Aklan and Iloilo Typhoon Yolanda rehab efforts
The wide public support of the Czech citizens and the significant humanitarian assistance extended by the Government of the Czech Republic enabled a substantial increase of Czech assistance allotted to the needs of the victims of the typhoon in Eastern Samar, Panay, Negros and Leyte islands. Previous Czech development and aid programmes included the islands of Bohol, Mindanao and Luzon as well. Among the international agencies that have extended support for the rehabilitation efforts with […]
Public cooperation needed to effectively combat HIV, says Palace
MANILA, Jan. 8 –The government’s campaign against the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues but the public must cooperate for it to succeed, a Palace official said on Wednesday. “Tuloy-tuloy ang ating campaign against HIV. We have always stated there are measures undertaken to ensure the prevention of HIV,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during the daily press briefing in Malacañang. “Unfortunately, those who engage in certain activities, some of them don’t seem […]
PH starts year blazing a trail in international capital markets
MANILA, Jan. 8 –Finance officials hailed the successfully concluded liability management transaction, as the Republic of the Philippines marked its return to the international capital markets with a showing consistent with its now emergent sterling reputation. “It took courage and conviction to pursue strategic transaction in the midst of global market volatility. Strong economic fundamentals and track record of well placed deals allowed [the Philippines] to be the first issuer in the global dollar market […]
DepEd issues guidelines on respecting indigenous peoples culture
MANDALUYONG CITY, Jan. 8 –The Department of Education (DepEd) has released an order promulgating “Guidelines on the Conduct of Activities and Use of Materials Involving Aspects of Indigenous Peoples Culture.” Signed by Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC at the National Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Gathering, the guidelines seek to provide guidance on the ethical assessment of the conduct of learning activities and related engagements of schools, DepEd offices, and other education initiatives that involve […]
LTO launches brand-new PUV plates; LTFRB inspects first-ever E-Jeepney route
MANILA, Jan. 8 — Numbering the days of colorum operations with new yellow license plates and pushing a paradigm shift to sustainable public utility vehicles (PUVs), these programs mark the beginning of the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) program for 2015 to aggressively push for the modernization of the country’s public land transport services. DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya on Wednesday joined the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in issuing the brand-new, security feature-packed yellow license […]
French police say 12 killed in Paris shooting including two police officers
(Reuters) – Black-hooded gunmen shot dead at least 12 people at the Paris offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, a publication firebombed in the past after publishing cartoons lampooning Muslim leaders and the Prophet Mohammad, police said. President Francois Hollande headed to the scene of the attack and the government said it was raising France’s security level to the highest notch. “This is a terrorist attack, there is no doubt about it,” Hollande told […]
Indonesian authorities find AirAsia tail section
Indonesia’s Air Chief reported that the tail section of the ill-fated AirAsia flight has already been located.
Wage board studies new basic wage rate in NCR
Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldos disclosed that the Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Metro Manila is studying the possibility of an increase in the basic wage rate in the National Capital Region.
