The Philippine National Police is encouraging the Department of Justice to investigate the usage of mobile phones and internet of inmates in connection with the allegedly ongoing drug trade inside the New Bilibid prison.
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“Queenie” leaves three dead
After the rampage of “Queenie”, three were confirmed dead – two in Bohol and one in Bicol.
Malacañang okay with EDCA investigation
According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Malacañang sees no problem regarding Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s planned investigation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement this December.
Motorcycle driver crashes in concrete barrier in QC
A motorcycle driver suffered injuries after crashing into a concrete barrier in Brgy. Doña Josefa, Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
Malacanang says 2014 GDP growth target still achievable
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said it remains optimistic that it could achieve the 6.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for the year, despite slower economic growth in the third quarter. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said they remain hopeful that the country’s economy would rebound in the fourth quarter. Quoting National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Arsenio Balisacan, Coloma said the administration’s […]
Transparency 3.0 Freedom of Information Asian Perspectives, Philippine Impact
Manila, Philippines – In this era of critical governance reforms and their role in both mitigating corruption while promoting investment and competitiveness, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is positioned to serve as a linchpin for sustainable transparency and development for the country. To provide a better understanding of FOI and its implications to our society, Asia Society Philippines, INCITEGov and Young Public Servants present Transparency 3.0 Freedom of Information: Asian Perspectives, Philippine Impact on […]
Hold-uppers killed in shootout in Quezon City
A taxi driver was held-up by three men in the Mindanao Avenue Extension in Lagro, Quezon City. The police responded immediately and the three men ended up dead in an exchange of fire with the police.
Manila city government set asides housing for those affected by the oil depot transfer
According to Manila Vice-Mayor Isko Moreno, the city government of Manila is looking into the relocation of families that will be affected by the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan, as well as extending help to those who will lose employment with the said transfer.
Andres Bonifacio’s Untold Stories
There is more to the man who was known to be a grotesque fighter who’d choose bolo over pen, wearing kamisa de tsino and red pants, the Father of Katipunan, named Andres Bonifacio, than what we have learned during our school days when we were studying Araling Panlipunan. Let us review and study his life once more to understand better that the stereotyped Katipunero was not actually how he was portrayed to be. We have […]
Studies Show Lungs of Smokers Similar to Those With Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes high blood sugar levels of an individual. According to Medical News Today, over 382 million people are diagnosed to be suffering from it. Some 10% are Type1 (those whose cells can’t produce insulin) and 90% are Type2 (those whose cells are producing insulin but are not functioning). Recently, an online article by clinicaladviser.com, suggested that people with diabetes have impaired lung function similar to that of smokers. It concluded that diabetes […]
Ways on How A Non-Enthusiast of Book Develops Reading
Students are more likely to be obliged and encouraged to read books, unlike adults who prioritize work most of the time that they no longer have the chance to read. Most are also losing interest because of various emerging technologies that grab their attention. But are these emerging technologies really causing improvement? Or is there a downside to it? How can we possibly improve our reading? Or mabe, how can we renew our interest in […]
Transfer of oil depot may cause price hike
According to Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, it is up to the oil companies if they are going to implement price hikes due to the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan.
