The Sandiganbayan allowed Cebu Representative Gwendolyn Garcia to travel abroad despite charges of graft and malversation against her.
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Filipino Legacies to be Highlighted in TAOID Heritage Celebration 2014
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) trains the limelight on our precious cultural heritage as the May National Heritage Month nears. Awareness and preservation of heritage are vital in the construction and strengthening of our national identity, which will engender pride, enable to us to overcome crises, and guide us towards progress. Because of these, Proclamation No. 439 was signed on August 11, 2003, declaring the month of May of every year […]
Vietnam says Chinese vessels intentionally rammed Vietnamese vessels
Vietnam complains that a Chinese vessel intentionally rammed two Vietnamese vessels in disputed waters.
Enchong Dee Supports Heritage as NCCA Celebrates National Heritage Month
Actor, athlete and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee lends his support to Philippine arts and culture as he becomes the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) ambassador for heritage. Dee is a swimmer of the Philippine national swimming team, who became a popular model and endorser, paving the way for him to be involved in showbiz. He appeared in many ABS-CBN dramas such Tanging Yaman, Magkaribal, Katorse, Maria La Del Barrio, Ina, Kapatid, Anak […]
US expresses concern over Palawan incident
The United States have expressed concern at the latest incident in the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines when Philippine authorities arrested a Chinese vessel with cargo of endangered wildlife.
SSS pilots collection agreement to reach workers in “unbanked” island province
After expanding its network of tie-ups with informal sector groups, microfinance institutions and cooperatives, the Social Security System (SSS) has now rolled out new linkages with local government units (LGUs) in “unbanked” island provinces that do not have accessible banking systems and payment facilities. This is an alternative means to sustain active SSS membership by making regular payment of contributions and loans convenient and within reach. “SSS partnerships with LGUs, especially those in island provinces […]
Cornejo pleads not guilty
Denise Cornejo plead “not guilty” in the grave coercion case filed against her by Vhong Navarro.
Former budget secretary ready to answer questions
Former budget secretary Rolando Andaya Jr., is ready to face questions regarding his authorization of budgetary disbursements in the final months of the Arroyo administration.
Six months after disaster, Philippine farmers bring in the harvest
7 May, 2014, Central Philippines – Tens of thousands of farmers are bringing in their first rice harvest just six months after one of the worst typhoons to ever hit the Philippines left their fields in tatters and their livelihoods at risk, FAO announced today. After Typhoon Haiyan hit the central Philippines on 8 November, 2013, the situation was dire. More than 6,000 people lost their lives, while some 600,000 hectares of farmland were destroyed, […]
A bus fell from a cliff in Aurora
A bus fell from a cliff in the Aurora province, when it lost control. The bus was bearing 21 passengers when it fell from the cliff.
Filipina nurse died because of MERSCov
A Filipina nurse from Negros Occidental passed away in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia due to renal failure and low-blood pressure, symptoms of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus.
Beckham in Miami to pursue soccer stadium deal
(Reuters) – Retired English soccer captain David Beckham lobbied Miami lawmakers on Wednesday to approve his proposed 25,000-seat soccer stadium on the city’s prized bayfront real estate. Beckham, wearing a tailored dark suit, went door-to-door in Miami-Dade lawmakers’ offices in downtown Miami throughout the morning and afternoon, meeting with commissioners and posing for pictures. Beckham’s plan for a futuristic, waterfront stadium near the port of Miami to house a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise […]
