House majority leader Neptali Gonzales was dismayed because of the poor performance of the Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission.
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France ready to help strengthen Philippine military
French President Francois Hollande said that this country is ready to help strengthen the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Chinese hacked U.S. military contractors, Senate panel finds
By Ros Krasny WASHINGTON Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:03pm EDT (Reuters) – Hackers associated with the Chinese government have repeatedly infiltrated the computer systems of U.S. airlines, technology companies and other contractors involved in the movement of U.S. troops and military equipment, a U.S. Senate panel has found. The Senate Armed Services Committee’s year-long probe, concluded in March but made public on Wednesday, found the military’s U.S. Transportation Command, or Transcom, was aware of only […]
“Mario” becomes stronger
“Mario” gains strength and speed. According to PAGASA, “Mario” was last spotted 670 km east of Catarman, northern Samar. The storm has 55kph winds and is mowing northwest at the speed of 28kph. Eastern Visayas, Caraga and some parts of Mindanao will experience rain. If the storm does not change direction, there’s a possibility that “Mario” will not be making a landfall and instead will head to southern Japan.
NBI closes investigation on NFA
The National Bureau of Investigation has finished its fact-finding mission regarding the alleged corrupt acts of officials of the National Food Authority. According to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, she now has the results of the NBI investigation on the said issue, wherein NFA administrator Arthur Juan was said to be involved. She refused to disclose the contents of said reports as well as the NBI recommendation. She said that she still have the examine […]
Bug delays Apple’s HealthKit availability on iOS 8
By Christina Farr and Abhirup Roy Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:10pm EDT (Reuters) – Apple Inc said a bug in its HealthKit health and fitness application platform prevented its release along with the launch of its iOS 8 operating system for iPhones and iPads. HealthKit gathers data such as blood pressure and weight from various health apps on Apple devices, and can be viewed by doctors at one place. Regulated medical devices, such as glucose […]
DFA strictly monitors Filipinos going to Iraq and Syria
The Department of Foreign Affairs is strictly monitoring Filipinos travelling abroad, especially Iraq and Syria, with reports saying said Filipinos allegedly joining and receiving training from ISIS.
Federal Reserve signals faster but still slow path for rate rises
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:26pm EDT (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials nudged their expected path of interest rate increases higher on Wednesday, but did little to change the outlook for a long slow climb back up to normal monetary policy. The revised rate projections left a deep disconnect between the U.S. central bank and financial markets, with investors anticipating significantly lower rates in the future than the Fed officials themselves project. […]
House majority leader finds it difficult to pass emergency powers
House majority leader Neptali Gonzales said that it will be hard for the proposed emergency powers of the President to pass in the Congress, saying that the public will find it hard to accept.
Fight against corruption, mere political move
The group Volunteers against Crime and Corruption believes that DILG Secretary Mar Roxas is only using the issue of fight against corruption to campaign early for the 2016 elections. According to VACC Chairman Dante Jimenez, Roxas is losing his direction since he started mixing the fight against corruption with his personal ambition. Secretary Roxas is yet to react to the allegations of Jimenez.
Japan exports knocked by weak U.S. shipments, hurt economic recovery
By Stanley White TOKYO Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:17pm EDT (Reuters) – Japan’s exports declined in August as shipments to the United States contracted, another sign the economy is struggling to rev up after a deep slump in April-June. A further period of lackluster exports and slack domestic demand could force the government and the Bank of Japan to find new ways to prop up the economy. Exports fell 1.3 percent in August from a […]
Airstrike in Syria kills 50
Continuing airstrikes in the province of Homs in Syria kills 50. Reports said that the target of the attack is the suspected meeting of terrorists in the area. A dozen terrorists were killed in the said incident.
