The Public Attorneys Office conducted a medical program and jail visit at the Manila City jail. Here’s the update from Eagle News reporter Juliet Caranguian.
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Teachers’ group dismayed at lack of salary increase
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition said that they were insulted at the response of Malacañang saying that they will not receive any salary increase this year, saying that this shows that the administration is not sensitive to the plight of teachers.
LTFRB inspects school vehicles in Marikina
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board inspected school vehicles in Marikina, inspecting several private schools to ensure the safety of school children.
Heat and Spurs ready to rumble in Finals opener
(Reuters) – Now that the verbal sparring is over, the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat are ready to get down to business on Thursday with the opening game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals. San Antonio power forward Tim Duncan has all-but guaranteed a victory after the team suffered a heartbreaking, seven-game loss to Miami in the finals a year ago. Heat forward LeBron James knows San Antonio is inspired but doesn’t believe that matters […]
Two men injured in motorcycle accident in Balintawak, QC
A motorcycle driver and his companion were injured in the southbound lane of Balintawak, Quezon City, in an accident. Both were under the influence of alcohol.
Infographic: Independence Day
Let’s remember the courage of our heroes That led to the birth of our nation Their courage and determination Allowed us to live free Happy Independence Day!
Man stabbed dead in Balintawak, QC
A still unidentified man was found dead in the Cloverleaf market in Balintawak, Quezon City early this morning, after being stabbed.
Philippines prepares next step in international arbitration against China
The Philippines is preparing for the next steps that it will take against China in the international arbitration tribunal, believing that it is only the peaceful way to resolve the matter.
Expect lower temperature in Manila
The temperature in Metro Manila as the afternoon continues to bring scattered rain showers.
Assad declared landslide victor in wartime Syrian election
(Reuters) – President Bashar al-Assad has secured a landslide victory in a wartime election that was condemned as a sham by his opponents but demonstrated his tenacious hold on power after three years of brutal civil war. Parliamentary speaker Mohammad al-Laham said Assad secured 88.7 percent of votes cast in the election, which was held mainly in the central and western parts of the country, where his forces hold sway. “I declare the victory of […]
Measures in place to protect marine resources in West Philippine Sea: Palace
MANILA (PNA) — The Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) under the Department of Agriculture (DA) will ensure that the country’s maritime resources are protected as the government awaits the resolution of its case against China regarding contested territories in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the Palace said. “I think that is where we have made measures, both by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and […]
Speaker Belmonte says ad hoc committee to handle proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA (PNA) — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Wednesday said a special committee will be formed to handle the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. “It (proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law) could go to several committees, so I decided — subject to the approval of everybody — to create a Special Committee (so) all of the Committee chairmen will be Vice Chairmen of that Mother Committee,” Belmonte told reporters in a press briefing. The […]
