MANILA, Dec. 5 — In time for this year’s holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair brings products from earthquake-rocked Central Visayas and supertyphoon Yolanda-hit Eastern and Western Visayas to Metro Manila. In his keynote message during the opening of the fair, DTI Undersecretary Ponciano C. Manalo noted that there are 40 exhibitors from these regions out of the 250 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participating in […]
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Success of GPH-MILF peace negotiations contributed to reforms in ARMM — Hataman
COTABATO CITY, Dec. 5 — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Mujiv S. Hataman recognized that the success of the peace negotiations between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is one of the important contributing factors to the achievement of socioeconomic reforms in ARMM under his stewardship. “Ito po ay bunga ng matagumpay na usapang pangkapayapaan sa pagitan ng GPH at MILF. (This is the fruit […]
Palace urges citizens to cooperate with government agencies as Typhoon ‘Ruby’ makes its landfall
MANILA, Dec. 5 — Malacañang on Thursday urged the public to cooperate with all government agencies involved in disaster management and relief operations, as Typhoon ‘Ruby’ inched closer to the Visayas region to make its landfall in the country. Typhoon ‘Ruby,’ known internationally as ‘Hagupit,’ is expected to land over the Samar area before noon on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) weather bulletin. During the daily press briefing […]
Obama speaks out regarding police incident in New York CIty
The United States President Barack Obama spoke out after a grand jury decided not to press charges against a police officer who shot an armed African-American selling illegal cigarettes in New York City.
Government agencies prepare for supertyphoon “Ruby”
Various government agencies prepare for supertyphoon “Ruby” with the Department of Social Welfare and Development assuring the public that they have enough funds for the disaster.
Classes suspended in Cebu province
Cebu Governor Hilario P. Davide declared on Thursday the suspension of classes in all levels in public and private schools in the province on December 5 and 6, Friday and Saturday. Davide made the declaration as typhoon Ruby (with international name Hagupit) entered the Philippine area of responsibility early Thursday. The US Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center has categorized typhoon Ruby as a super storm. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said […]
Philippines ranks better in Corruption Perception Index
In a survey conducted by Transparency International, Philippines ranked in the 85th place out of the 170 countries included in the survey. This is an improvement from the country’s former rank in the 94th place.
Bodies recovered as South Korean vessel sinks in Bering Sea
Due to bad weather, a South Korean vessel with a crew of 60, sank in the Bering Sea. Twelve bodies were recovered including that of a Flipino.
The DOST’s role in preparing the country for ASEAN integration
ASEAN leaders recognize that science, technology and innovation can be powerful determinants and enablers of economic development, educational programs and protection of the environment. They also recognize that science and technology is a key factor in sustaining economic growth, enhancing community well-being and promoting integration in the ASEAN region. To build a stronger science and technology base for asean as a single integrated economy, ASEAN member countries would have to move up the technology ladder. […]
Are Philippine rural communities prepared for the ASEAN integration?
Narrowing the development gap in ASEAN refers to reducing various forms of disparities among and within member states where some pockets of underdevelopment persist. And it is in the rural areas, where this underdevelopment is usually found. In preparing for the ASEAN integration in 2015, the rural communities thus also play a vital role in the region. In this Nov. 18, 2014 interview in ASEAN in Focus, the President of the Philippine Rural Reconstruction […]
Diskusyon – LTFRB to implement new ID and database for taxi drivers
The number of crimes involving taxi drivers in the country is increasing, with the latest being a woman who was shot four times after the driver took her belongings. Miracurously, the woman survived and was able to recover her bag, laptop, cellphone and money. Even traffic enforcer Isaac Mariano of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was victimized, his motorcycle and radio taken. In answer to this, the LTFRB plans to implement a new ID system. […]
Diskusyon – Controversial issues being investigated by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee
The Senate Blue Ribbo Committee is currently probing various controversial issues in aid of legislation. Under the leadership of Senator Teofisto Guingona III, Chairman of Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, each issue is examined thoroughly – including issues about health like the Ebola virus. Senator Guingona asks the media to be responsible in its reportage to prevent public panic. So far, the Philippines remains Ebola-free. Other issues being investigated by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee includes […]
