The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is prioritizing the building of weather-proof shelters for Yolanda survivors as the rainy season starts, due to the fact that many of the survivors are still living in tents.
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Free ride for LRT and MRT passengers
Both the LRT and the MRT will give free rides tomorrow, June 12, as part of the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day.
“Ester” remains strong
According to the PAGASA, “Ester” is now moving northeast of the country and may leave the Philippine area of responsibility tomorrow but the storm is maintaining its strength and is pulling the southwest monsoon on its wake, bringing rains to the northern and central parts of the country, including Metro Manila.
Korean national arrested due to violent behavior
A 32-year old Korean national was arrested after behaving violently in an establishment in Malate, Manila due to the influence of alcohol.
Residents of Mosul, Iraq evacuate after militant attacks
More than 100,000 residents of the city of Mosul in Iraq evacuated when Islamist militants attacked, prompting the Iraqi prime minister to urge the parliament to declare a state of emergency. No Filipinos were reported affected by the evacuation.
2014 CCP Orchestra and Band Festival Goes Nationwide
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines proudly presents the CCP Orchestra and Band Festival from July 1 to 6 at the CCP Main and Little Theaters, as a continuing project of past CCP Festivals to feature the various orchestras and symphonic bands in the country. Leading the orchestra groups are the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Manila Symphony Orchestra, ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, and the UP Symphony Orchestra. They will be joined by selected bands from around the country, including the […]
Storm in western Germany kills six, disrupts transport
(Reuters) — At least six people were killed in storms that swept Germany’s most populous state late on Monday, forcing Duesseldorf airport to shut down, with falling trees leaving some roads impassable. After a scorching hot three-day holiday weekend, thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain pounded the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, causing Germany’s third-largest airport in Duesseldorf to close for about an hour. Three people were reported to have died in the state capital […]
Coloma highlights role of media in regional integration
Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. has said that the media will play a significant role in raising awareness as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) prepares for regional integration next year. The fulfillment of this ASEAN integration dream will not come as one big bang but it will gradually unfold and blossom, Coloma said. “As ministers responsible for information, ours is the vital yet daunting task of creating heightened awareness and […]
Shout of ‘murderer’ goes up in packed court as South Korean ferry crew face trial
(Reuters) – Fifteen crew members of a South Korean ferry that sank in April killing more than 300 people, most of them children, went on trial on Tuesday on charges ranging from negligence to homicide, with the shout going up of “murderer” as the captain entered the court. Captain Lee Joon-seok, 68, and three senior crew members were charged with homicide, facing a maximum sentence of death. Two were charged with fleeing and abandoning ship […]
DBM officials ask Sandiganbayan to suspend Pork Scam Proceedings
Department of Budget and Management officials ask the Sandiganbayan to stop pork barrel scam proceedings in a consolidated action due to the lack of probable cause.
Atty. Gigi Reyes seeks TRO vs. Plunder Case
Senator Enrile’s former chief of staff, Atty. Gigi Reyes is asking the Supreme Court to stop the plunder charges filed against her in connection with the pork barrel scam.
Karachi Airport Resumes Operation
Pakistan’s airport resumes operations after a night-long battle which ended with 30 dead including all the attackers.
