Secretary Ramon Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called on all primary schools in the Philippines to make chemical safety a top priority as he sounded the alarm about the potential health risks of mercury and lead to schoolchildren. He made the statement at the launch of the “Lead and Mercury Safe Schools for Bright and Healthy Children” campaign by the DENR and the European Union (EU) held at Commonwealth Elementary […]
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Pharrell, Minaj lead BET award winners, Richie honored
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:47am EDT (Reuters) – R&B star Pharrell, rapper Nicki Minaj and newcomer August Alsina led the winners at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards on Sunday, which also honored veteran soul singer Lionel Richie. Pharrell kicked off the show with “Come Get It Bae” and won two awards, including best male R&B/pop artist. Beyonce was named best female R&B/pop singer, and closed the show with a […]
Bomb kills 20 in Nigeria market, girls’ abduction suspect held
(Reuters) – A bomb in a van carrying charcoal exploded in a busy market in northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people in the latest suspected attack by Islamist militants, witnesses said. The blast from the vehicle bomb wrecked cars and taxis that were unloading passengers and wares on a road adjoining the market in the Borno state capital of Maiduguri. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast. But in recent months, […]
Kabayan Appreciation Day in Singapore
The Kabayan Appreciation Day was recently held in Singapore. Erica Bado reports.
NTC warns public on “PASALOAD” text scams
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) continued to warn the public on the spate of text scams making use of so-called “PASALOAD” schemes. The scam can victimize both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers. Recent reports show an increase in “PASALOAD” scams among post-paid subscribers. The NTC told the public to be extra vigilant in checking the numbers where their text messages originate. “PASALOAD” scams come from 11-digit numbers asking a subscriber to avail of a “rebate”, “discount”, […]
Canada gives additional humanitarian assistance to Mindanao
Canada has announced that it is providing Cad$ 800,000 (PhP 32 million) in new humanitarian assistance funding for those impacted by conflict in Mindanao. The amount will go to a project of the International Organization of Migration, which aims to address the immediate needs of the thousands residing in the areas of MIndanao affected by the conflict. In a statement, Canada’s ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder said, “Canada’s support will ensure that conflict-affected families […]
ITCZ in Visayas and MIndanao continues
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) continues to affect Visayas and Mindanao, bringing rains and thunder storms, with the Bicol region also affected by the said weather system.
North Korea places two U.S. tourists on trial
North Korea said that it will try two US citizens tourists for “crimes against the state”.
UP law professor questions integrity of top state lawyers in Pork cases
A law professor from the University of Philippines is questioning the composition of the prosecution panel in the pork barrel cases.
DFA NCR-Northeast to start its authentication service on July 1st
Public service announcement: The Department of Foreign Affairs satellite office in NCR-Northeast will provide authentication of documents issued in Metro Manila.
Ombudsman drops plea to amend case vs. Enrile
The Ombudsman has withdrawn its amended case information against Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile.
Gov’t is just ” Showing off” – Estrada
After his arraignment this morning, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said that the plunder and graft charges against him are politically motivated.
