In front of the European officials, President Benigno Aquino III criticized the Arroyo administration for taking credit of the economic growth attained by his administration. He said into his speech at the Egmont Institute in Brussels, Belgium that opportunities were wasted by the Arroyo Administration for focusing on political self-preservation instead of laying foundations for growth. He also dubbed the Arroyo Administration to be a ‘’ Period Of Lost Decade’’. “Before my term in office, the Philippines […]
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Boeing, SpaceX win contracts to build ‘space taxis’ for NASA
(Reuters) – NASA will partner with Boeing and SpaceX to build commercially owned and operated “space taxis” to fly astronauts to the International Space Station, ending U.S. dependence on Russia for rides, officials said on Tuesday. The U.S. space agency also considered a bid by privately owned Sierra Nevada Corp, but opted to award long-time aerospace contractor Boeing and California’s SpaceX with contracts valued at a combined $6.8 billion to develop, certify and fly their seven-person capsules. Boeing was awarded $4.2 […]
New UN data show drop in child mortality rate
The United Nations recently released new data that showed that there had been fewer deaths of children under the age of five since 1990, but this still fell short of meeting global child death reduction targets for 2015. The data released by the UN showed that “under-five mortality rates have dropped by 49% between 1990 and 2013.” “The average annual reduction has accelerated – in some countries it has even tripled – but overall progress […]
Citing security threat, Obama expands U.S. role fighting Ebola
(Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday called West Africa’s deadly Ebola outbreak a looming threat to global security and announced a major expansion of the U.S. role in trying to halt its spread, including deployment of 3,000 troops to the region. “The reality is that this epidemic is going to get worse before it gets better,” Obama said at the Atlanta headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “But, right now, the […]
DOLE asks POEA to take steps against over staying OFWs in South
The Secretary of Department of Labor and Employment asked Philippine Overseas Employment Administration to take steps regarding overstaying overseas Filipino workers in South Korea.
Obama sends 3000 military personnel in west Africa
United States President Barack Obama said that he will send 3000 military personnel to west Africa to help battle the Ebola outbreak.
“Luis” leaves four dead
According to reports, four were recorded dead due to the rampage of “Luis”.
Model Deniece Cornejo to be set free
Model Deniece Cornejo was set free after paying bail worth 500,000 pesos.
DILG to create exclusive hotline
The Department of Interior and Local Government said that it will create an exclusive hotline that can be used to report members of the police force suspected to have ill-gotten wealth.
Forced evacuation in Albay, ongoing
Forced evacuation of the residents living in the permanent danger zone near the Mayon Volcano is still ongoing, with 2,000 families already evacuated.
PAGASA monitors LPA
PAGASA continues to monitor a low-pressure area in the Pacific Ocean, which will enter the Philippine area of responsibility. There’s a small chance of said LPA developing into a storm.
24-hour curfew in Albay
The local government of Albay will implement a 24-hour curfew in the areas inside the 6-8km permanent danger zone around Mayon Volcano. The curfew was implemented after the forced or compulsory evacuation of residents living near the said volcano. The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police will be responsible in implementing said curfew, to ensure that no one will return to the said danger zone. Albay Governor Joey Salceda said that […]
