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updated on 02/04/2010 05:36 PM [ 1 Comment ]
Quezon City, Philippines. 03 February 2010. Greenpeace today called on the Philippine government to promote and invest in ecological farming practices as a solution to the challenges facing the country's agriculture sector. [ Read More]
updated on 02/03/2010 06:05 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- A fourth witness presented by government prosecutors yesterday tagged Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan, Jr., his father, former Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan, Sr. and some close relatives and local police officers as those behind the killing of 57 people, including 30 journalists, last November 23. [ Read More]
updated on 01/30/2010 06:27 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- CAGAYAN de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada and the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) are not bothered by the possibility that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) might reverse its January 20 ruling that Estrada could run for president in the May elections. [ Read More]
updated on 01/30/2010 06:26 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- The number of young Filipinos who want to join in the constructive efforts to help Lakas-Kampi standard-bearer and former Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro win the May elections has swelled to over 18,000 nationwide following his recent visit here where he won the hearts and minds of the Bulacan youth. [ Read More]
updated on 01/30/2010 06:25 PM [ Add Comments ]
“Strengthening the Philippine Service System:
An Agenda for Reform Through Legislative Action”
( 21st Diliman Governance Forum held 22 January 2010 at Assemby Hall, UP-NCAG)
A Reflection Paper in Public Administration:
__________________ ... [ Read More]
updated on 01/28/2010 06:53 AM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has asked the Quezon City Regional Trial Court to issue a commitment order for the transfer of murder suspect Jason Aguilar Ivler to the QC Jail or any penal institution while his case is being heard by the court. [ Read More]
updated on 01/27/2010 06:06 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- AFTER recommending that Sen. Manuel Villar, Jr. be censured over the C-5 road extension funding scandal, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile insinuated that the presidential aspirant had tried to bribe him to "kill" the Senate probe into the issue. [ Read More]
updated on 01/27/2010 06:05 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE National Bureau of Investigation yesterday revealed that Jason Aguilar Ivler is wanted in the United States. [ Read More]
updated on 01/27/2010 06:04 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- GM Wesley So of the Philippines faces another major challenge when he meets fifth seed GM Emil Sutovsky of Israel in the pivotal ninth round of the 72nd Corus chess tournament at the De Moriaan Community Centre. [ Read More]
updated on 01/27/2010 06:03 PM [ Add Comments ]
NORTH CLARENDON, Vt. (U.S. ASIAN WIRE) - January 25, 2010 - Tuttle Publishing, a leader in English language books on and about Asia for over 60 years, is proud to present children's books and language materials depicting the rich, cultural diversity of the Filipino heritage. Tuttle Publishing's unparalleled marketplace offers an extensive catalogue with an array of delightful Filipino stories and titles for children of all ages featuring award-winning Filipino authors and illustrators. [ Read More]
updated on 01/26/2010 07:54 AM [ Add Comments ]
Bangkok, 22 January, 2010 - Over 75 Greenpeace activists from Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines today demonstrated at the US embassy in Bangkok condemning the derailment of the climate negotiations in Copenhagen by a handful of countries led by the US. [ Read More]
updated on 01/23/2010 09:06 AM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- UNDERSECRETARY Renato Ebarle Sr. cried when he personally handed the half of the P1 million reward to the unidentified informant who reportedly gave all the information that led to the arrest of Jason Ivler who allegedly killed his son in Quezon City. [ Read More]
updated on 01/22/2010 11:09 AM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has tapped Crispulo "Jun" Icban Jr., editor-in-chief of the Manila Bulletin, to fill in the shoes -- a hot seat and a tough job -- of the late Press Secretary Cerge M. Remonde, who died of cardiac arrest last Jan 19. [ Read More]
updated on 01/22/2010 11:07 AM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- Over 30 governors, mayors and other elective officials across the three regions in vote-rich Visayas have put up a united front to ensure the victory of Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. in the May presidential polls. [ Read More]
updated on 01/22/2010 11:06 AM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- Before the year ends, the showdown which everybody wants to see will most likely take place. [ Read More]
updated on 01/22/2010 11:04 AM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- He was supposed to hold his daily press briefing at 11 a.m. The night before, he was conferring with his staff members on the preparations for the celebration of his first year anniversary as press secretary on Feb. 1. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:17 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- MANNY Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey come face-to-face for the very first time when the two appear in the press conference Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) for their March 13 title fight at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:15 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- NAGPASABI na si Kris Aquino na ayaw na niyang magsalita pa tungkol sa isyung kinasasangkutan nila ni James Yap. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:13 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE passing away of Press Secretary Cerge Remonde drew expressions of grief and loss from friends, colleagues and many others. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:12 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- LAKAS-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer and former Defense Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro emerged as the top choice for president of majority of the governors and city mayors in the Visayas, according to a survey conducted on local chief executives in at least three regions. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:11 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- NEVER-ending woes for a mother. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:10 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE Supreme Court yesterday affirmed with finality its decision dismissing a petition seeking the disqualification of former President Estrada as a candidate in the presidential election. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:09 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE bodies of two Filipinos have been retrieved from the collapsed Christopher Hotel in Haiti. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:07 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE National Press Club of the Philippines mourns with a heavy heart the sudden and untimely passing of Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:07 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- SENATOR Jamby Madrigal yesterday announced that she will file a plunder case against Senator Manny Villar before the Office of the Ombudsman. [ Read More]
updated on 01/20/2010 03:01 PM [ Add Comments ]
The Center for Small Entrepreneurs (CSE) will be holding its 3rd annual trade fair from January 29-31, 2010 at the Megatrade Exhibit Hall 2, SM Megamall from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interested parties who would like to exhibit their products or simply join the "ENTREPS EXPOSED" trade fair may call CSE's Marketing Unit at 524-1879 or 0919-3755850 and look for Ms. Leng Baluyot. For details you may also log on to: www.csentrepinoy.org.ph. [ Read More]
updated on 01/19/2010 12:59 PM [ Add Comments ]
Bangon Pilipinas Party Vice-Presidentiable and former SEC Chairman Perfecto "Jun" Yasay, Jr., reacts to Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III's latest pronouncements threatening the Supreme Court saying that - if elected president -he will not recognize a new chief justice appointed by President Arroyo. [ Read More]
updated on 01/16/2010 09:27 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- LAWMAKERS yesterday slammed Liberal Party presidential candidate Sen. Noynoy Aquino for his "irresponsible" remarks that he will not recognize a new chief justice named by President Macapagal-Arroyo. [ Read More]
updated on 01/16/2010 09:24 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- LAKAS-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer and former Defense Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro underscored the need to invest in and reengineer the Philippine education system from preschool to the tertiary level as part of the next president's "immediate doables" to heighten the global competitiveness of Filipinos. [ Read More]
updated on 01/16/2010 09:22 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- AKBAYAN Rep. Risa Hontiveros will not withdraw her signature from the Reproductive Health bill. [ Read More]
updated on 01/16/2010 09:20 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- AMID speculation that he is shying away from public debates after a recent poor showing, Senator Benigno Aquino III came under heavy fire for snubbing a forum of presidential hopefuls organized by big business groups Thursday. [ Read More]
updated on 01/16/2010 09:19 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE Local Water Utilities Administration yesterday urged all water districts in provinces with near drought condition to undertake measures to ensure the continued supply of water to their concessionaires amid the prevailing moderate El Nino. [ Read More]
updated on 01/16/2010 09:18 PM [ Add Comments ]
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- THE Commission on Elections yesterday ruled that former President Joseph Estrada is not violating any law in running for president in May. [ Read More]
updated on 01/16/2010 09:17 PM [ Add Comments ]
ABS-CBN proudly presents one of its first quarter offerings for the year 2010 -- "Tanging Yaman", a program that will illustrate how a first family struggles to achieve true happiness. [ Read More]
updated on 01/13/2010 08:45 PM [ Add Comments ]
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