The Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will build a total of 30,000 fiberglass boats to be given to fisherman survivors of Yolanda.
Other News
More detainees for PNP
Expect more detainees for the Philippine National Police as they prepare the custodial center for the coming of Atty. Gigi Reyes and other female accused in the pork barrel scam.
Ombudsman withdraws motion for amendment of plunder case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada
The Ombudsman withdrew its motion for amendment of plunder case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-accused when the Sandiganbayan 5th Division justices said that the amendment may result in the release of the senator due to the probable cause and warrant of arrest being based on the original complaint.
EU leaders unite for WW1 memorial
(Reuters) — European Union leaders commemorated the 100th anniversary of World War One at a solemn ceremony in Belgium on Thursday (June 26) in a show of unity that briefly masked deep disagreement over who should head their most influential institution. At Menin Gate, a memorial to 50,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in the battle ofYpres, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stood alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande and other leaders to honour the fallen of what became known […]
Germany, U.S and Algeria advance, Suarez banned
(Reuters) – Germany, the United States and Algeria sealed last 16 World Cup places on Thursday but much of the spotlight was on the tournament’s bad boys as Uruguay’s Luis Suarez got a nine-match ban for biting and Ghana sent two players home in disgrace. On the final day of group matches, Germany beat the U.S. 1-0, a result that put both teams through from Group G, while Algeria’s 1-1 draw with Russia saw them […]
Philippine authorities destroy counterfeit goods in anti-piracy campaign
Philippine authorities on Friday (June 27) destroyed seized counterfeit goods in recent raids amid an intensified campaign against piracy and to raise public awareness. Police investigators laid out thousands of confiscated counterfeit sunglasses, DVDs, beauty products, shoes and books inside the Philippine police compound in Manila and flattened them using a steam roller. The Philippine Intellectual Property Rights Office (IPO) reported a total of 6.8 billion pesos (155 million USD) worth of confiscated goods during […]
U.S. takes time to gather data before any attacks on ISIL in Iraq
(Reuters) – U.S. intelligence about the Islamist insurgent offensive in Iraq is improving but it could take weeks to complete a detailed picture of the threat and any possible American air attacks do not appear imminent, U.S. officials said on Thursday. Last week’s announcement that up to 300 U.S. military advisers were being sent to Baghdad and the earlier movement of an aircraft carrier, a cruiser and a destroyer into the Gulf prompted speculation of […]
MRT adds two light rail vehicles to decongest lines
It’s a sad fact of commuter life to be confronted with long lines, especially if you are planning to take the MRT. So it’s definitely a welcome news for commuters when the MRT unveiled its plan to de-congest said lines, especially in the MRT-3 station. Two (2) additional light rail vehicles (LRVs) or coaches previously on standby at the depot have been deployed regularly by management to improve the rail system’s ability to meet passenger […]
Malaysia jet passengers likely suffocated, Australia says
(Reuters) – The passengers and crew of the missing Malaysia Airlines (MASM.KL) Flight MH370 most likely died from suffocation and coasted lifelessly into the ocean on autopilot, a new report released by Australian officials on Thursday said. In a 55-page report, the Australian Transport Safety Board outlined how investigators had arrived at this conclusion after comparing the conditions on the flight with previous disasters, although it contained no new evidence from within the jetliner. The […]
Continuous rains due to LPA
A low pressure area combined with the southwest monsoon will bring continuous rain to the country.
Ombudsman to file amended case against Estrada, Enrile
The special panel of prosecutors of the office of the Ombudsman will continue with its plan to file amended cases against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Senator Juan Ponce Enrile.
New river ferry terminal in Sta. Mesa
The MMDA ferry service opens a new terminal in Sta. Mesa, Manila. Since it started operations, the MMDA ferry has alleviated the traffic problem in the city. Other local government units also plan to open their own ferry terminals.
