Senate President Franklin Drilon said that it is up to Senator TG Guingona to decide whether to stop or continue the probe on the alleged overpriced Iloilo Convention Center.
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PHIVOLCS belays fears of tsunami
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology assured the public that there is no possibility of a tsunami occurring in the Philippines after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit eastern New Zealand.
House Ad Hoc Committee postpones approval of Bangsamoro Basic Law
The House Ad-Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro will not be able to meet its current timetable due to the required widespread consultation, thus said committee postponed the plenary deliberation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to February 2015.
All workers unity protest to be held in November 20
Worker groups will conduct a unity protest on November 20 to ask for higher minimum wage.
Administration garners favorable satisfaction ratings for the third quarter
According to the Social Weather Station, the Administration was able to gather higher satisfaction ratings for the third quarter of 2014.
Bohol inks Air Asia-MOA on Visit Bohol ’15 promo
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, November 17 (PIA)—The Provincial Government of Bohol inks an agreement with an airline carrier company to partner in a focused marketing campaign in attempts to revitalize the earthquake-affected Bohol tourism. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between Bohol and Air Asia seeks to strengthen Bohol tourism by expanding tourism arrivals through strategic partnerships, product development and promotions to entice a larger market. During the 118th Birth Anniversary of Bohol’s most illustrious son […]
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu undertakes official visit to the Philippines
MANILA, Nov. 17 — The Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, will visit the Philippines today, November 17, with a delegation of about 111. He will be traveling with his wife, Mrs. Sare Davutoğlu, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. This is PM Davutoğlu’s first visit to the Philippines as Prime Minister, although he has visited the country in the past when he was an Associate Professor in Malaysia. From the ceremonial wreath-laying […]
Davao IPs get livelihood assistance from DA, other gov’t agencies
QUEZON CITY, Nov. 17 — Things are looking up for members of the Matigsalog and Obu Manuvu tribes in Marilog, Davao City as the Department of Agriculture and other government agencies recently sealed a partnership with their leaders to bring sustainable livelihood and income opportunities to their communities, notably in agro-forestry and livestock growing. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, together with the officials of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and Department of the Environment […]
DOH has three months supply of protective gear against Ebola, Palace says
MANILA, Nov 15 — Malacañang said the Department of Health (DOH) has a stockpile of protective equipment sufficient for three months in case the country has a confirmed case of Ebola fever. “‘Yung three months po na ‘yon, marami hong suits ‘yon, dahil tandaan natin, paggamit ‘nung isang gear, ng isang PPE (personal protective equipment), once… You use it only once. So meron tayong stockpile na good for three months,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said […]
Islamic State claims it has beheaded U.S. hostage Kassig
(Reuters) – Islamic State militants fighting in Iraq and Syria claimed in a video posted online on Sunday that they had beheaded American hostage Peter Kassig. The video did not show the beheading but showed a masked man standing with a decapitated head covered in blood lying at his feet. Speaking in English in a British accent, the man says: “This is Peter Edward Kassig, a U.S. citizen.” Reuters could not immediately verify the authenticity of the footage, which […]
Australia says G20 will exceed extra 2 percent growth target
(Reuters) – Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said on Sunday the Group of 20 countries will exceed a target to boost global growth by an additional 2 percentage points over the next five years. “The 2 percent target that we announced in Sydney has been met,” Hockey told ABC television ahead of Sunday’s meetings of the G20 leaders in Brisbane. “It will go further.” Hockey did not specify by how much the G20 would exceed the target. He said there […]
Fiat Chrysler CEO ordered to give deposition in Jeep fire lawsuit – WSJ
(Reuters) – A judge has ordered Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N), to give a deposition in a Georgia lawsuit involving a 4-year-old boy killed in a Jeep fuel-tank fire, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. According to a civil suit filed by the boy’s family two years ago, he died while sitting in the rear seat of a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee which was hit from behind, it […]
