MANILA, Dec. 4 — Fifteen (15) overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Syria, who availed of the Mandatory Repatriation Program (MRP), is expected to arrive today December 04 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on board Emirates Airlines flight number EK-332 from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This brings the total number of Filipinos repatriated from Syria to 5,546. Of this number, 2,517 were repatriated through Lebanon, with the cooperation, assistance and support of the […]
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DFA unveils new drug trafficking modus, reiterates warning to Filipino travelers
MANILA, Dec. 4 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterates its warning to Filipino travelers not to allow themselves to be recruited by drug syndicates in carrying out their drug-trafficking operations. The warning is issued after the arrests of several Filipino travelers for possession of illegal drugs. DFA in a statement said the most recent of these arrests took place in Ningbo, China involving a Filipino who was found carrying five kilos of crystal […]
APEC 2015 logo shows forum’s vision of inclusive future for members through pursuit of Bogor Goals
MANILA, Dec. 4 — The 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, to be hosted by the Philippines, will seek to inspire greater confidence that, through the pursuit of the Bogor Goals, APEC member economies could build a vibrant and inclusive future for all. “As the clamor for progress that leaves no one behind resounds the world over, the Philippines has the opportunity to set a global example of inclusivity this year,” President Benigno S. Aquino […]
Gov’t ready for Typhoon Hagupit with P4.69-B Response -DBM
MANILA, Dec. 4 — The various departments of the National Government are prepared to respond to the possible entry of Typhoon Hagupit into the Philippines as they have appropriate budgetary support worth P4.69 billion, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). “The departments are equipped with Quick Response Funds (QRFs), standby funds that they can readily access when emergencies or disasters occur. They can use these funds to mobilize the necessary resources and […]
Local governments have learned a lot from Typhoon ‘Yolanda’, says Palace official
MANILA, Dec. 4 — Local government units (LGUs) have learned to follow the safety guidelines set by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) following the onslaught of Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ last year, a Palace official said on Wednesday. Now that the country is facing another strong storm, to be called Typhoon ‘Ruby’ once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility, LGUs are expected to prepare and coordinate with national agencies to minimize damage and […]
MMDA re-implements truck ban in Roxas Blvd
In anticipation of the upcoming events for the following months, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will once again ban trucks from passing Roxas Blvd. Said truck ban will last for 6 months.
PAGASA-Tacloban keeping a close eye on ‘Hagupit’
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec. 3 (PIA) –The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the State weather agency has already issued an official weather bulletin on the status of tropical storm Hagupit. PAGASA Tacloban Head Mario Penaranda said the agency is keeping a close eye on the track and intensity of tropical storm Hagupit which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) either Thursday or Friday. As of 11 P.M. December 2, […]
Bill would cap Russian engines on U.S. satellite launches
(Reuters) – A compromise defense policy in Congress would bar the purchase of more Russian-made rocket engines to launch U.S. military satellites, clearing the way for competitive bids for 14 future launches, senior congressional aides said on Tuesday. The proposal is one of several new agreements included in a compromise version of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) filed in the House of Representatives and expected to be debated as early as this week. […]
POPCOM holds Regional POPDEV Summit
TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 3 (PIA) – In observance of the annual Population and Development Week, the Commission on Population (POPCOM) will hold a Regional POPDEV Summit on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ritz Tower de Leyte, Tacloban City. Expected to attend the multi-sectoral forum are Population Officers and workers, government and non-government representatives, the interfaith and the youth sector. According to POPCOM, the primary objective of the forum […]
Sony Pictures struggles to recover eight days after cyber attack
(Reuters) – Eight days after a massive cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, the Hollywood studio was still struggling to restore some systems on Tuesday evening as investigators combed for evidence to identify the culprit. Some employees at the Sony Corp entertainment unit were given new computers to replace ones that had been attacked with the rare data-wiping virus, which had made their machines unable to operate, according to a person with knowledge of Sony’s […]
Media river tour in famous Bugang River up
SAN JOSE, Antique, Dec. 3 (PIA6) – – The famous Bugang River in Pandan, Antique will be the venue of the River Tour for members of the local media on Thursday, Dec 4. The River Tour will provide exposure to the wonderful cleanest and diverse river in the country, said Margie L. Gadian, Manager Philippine Information Agency Antique. Bugang River, a Hall of Fame awardee of “Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran”, is the Cleanest Inland Body […]
APEC 2015 to focus on building inclusive economies
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 3 (PIA6) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to be hosted by the Philippines in 2015 will focus on building inclusive economies to build a better world. In a press briefing during the Climate Change Summit held Tuesday at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma Jr. said that President Benigno S. Aquino III has chosen “Building Inclusive Economies and Building a Better World” as the […]
