MANILA, June 16 (PNA) — The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued a resolution imposing a total deployment ban on the processing and deployment of all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) bound for Iraq except for the Iraqi Kurdistan Region which “remains calm and stable” as per the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advisory. POEA issued the ban until such time when the condition in the said country is normalized after due consultation with the […]
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Asian shares slip, crude firms as market eyes Iraq
(Reuters) – Asian shares got off on the back foot on Monday, as crude extended gains and tested nine-month highs on fears the insurgency in Iraq could spread – disrupting oil exports. Sunni insurgents seized a mainly ethnic Turkmen city in northwestern Iraq on Sunday, while the United States boosted security for its diplomatic staff in Baghdad and said some personnel had evacuated from the embassy. Brent LCOc1 rose about 0.5 percent to $113.07 per barrel, after touching $114.69 […]
Filipinos involved in drug trafficking in Hong Kong rise to 37
In Hong Kong, Filipinos involved in cases of drug trafficking rose to 37 , with an additional 14 involved in illegal drug possession. Authorities advise OFWs going to Hong Kong to stay away from illegal activities and to examine carefully packages that they are asked to carry.
Price of garlic still high after two weeks
Two weeks have already passed and the price of garlic remains high in Metro Manila, ranging from 280 to 300 pesos a kilo. The Department of Agriculture said that they will investigate the matter and has already deployed 6 metric tons in major markets in Metro Manila.
Monsoon break brings hot and humid weather
According to the PAGASA, a monsoon break will bring hot and humid weather all over the country.
Additional 2 pesos for the price of rice
The price of rice recorded an additional 2 pesos per kilo due to a weak harvest brought about by the heat, according to the NFA.
Bayan Muna representative asks for investigation on rice prices
Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares is asking for an investigation on the abrupt rise of rice prices nationwide.
Filipino language commisssion asks Aquino to review CHED memo
The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino is asking the President to review a memorandum issued by the Commission on Higher Education removing Filipino as a subject in the general education curriculum which could result in the loss of jobs of Filipino teachers.
Construction of Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Philippine Arena, already completed
MANILA, Philippines — The construction work on the Philippine Arena, touted as the world’s largest domed arena with its 55,000 seating capacity, is already complete, said the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s General Auditor Glicerio B. Santos Jr. Santos said only a few landscaping work and other finishing touches are now being done for the “largest theater in the planet” that would be the center of the INC’s Centennial celebrations this July 27. He said everything is […]
Afghans ignore Taliban threats and vote again in final test
(Reuters) – Millions of Afghans turned out for a second time on Saturday to elect a successor to President Hamid Karzai on Saturday, a decisive test of the country’s ambitions to transfer power democratically for the first time in its tumultuous history. Most foreign troops will leave by the end of 2014, and whoever takes over from Karzai will inherit a troubled country plagued by an assertive Taliban insurgency and an economy crippled by corruption and the […]
Iraq insurgent advance slows, U.S. sends carrier to Gulf
(Reuters) – An offensive by insurgents that threatens to dismember Iraq seemed to slow on Saturday after days of lightning advances as government forces regained some territory in counter-attacks, easing pressure on the Shi’ite-led government in Baghdad. As Iraqi officials spoke of wresting back the initiative against Sunni militants, neighboring Shi’ite Iran held out the prospect of working with its longtime U.S. arch-enemy to help restore security in Iraq. U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday he was reviewing military options, short […]
LTFRB reminds drivers, operators to display new fare matrix on Saturday
MANILA (PNA) — No fare matrix, no fare increase, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators on Friday. Via Twitter, the LTFRB made the reminder to post the required fare matrix inside their vehicles a day before the P0.50 fare hike takes effect on Saturday. The LTFRB since June 9, started distributing fare matrixes to PPUJ groups heads, and uploading them on its official website for […]
