The Philippines' newest warship has embarked on its first journey, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said.
- The Office of the Ombudsman at 25: Empowering the Nation in its ynrelenting … MB - Sun, May 19, 2013
The operation of the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) commenced on May 12, 1988 upon the appointment of Justice Conrado M. Vasquez as the first Ombudsman, along with More »
- Editorial|: More budget for Tourism infrastructure MB - Thu, May 16, 2013
For the first time, the government is allocating a dedicated budget for tourism infrastructure to connect tourist destinations to major roadways. The Department of More »
- PPCRV to conduct own random manual audit MB - Wed, May 15, 2013
Manila, Philippines --- The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) will conduct its own random manual audit of votes to ensure the accuracy and More »
- Widespread PCOS glitches MB - Tue, May 14, 2013
Manila, Philippines --- Fears of massive disenfranchisement of voters were raised after officials and poll watchdog groups noted widespread malfunctioning of More »
- Sporadic power outages on elections MB - Tue, May 14, 2013
Despite all sorts of contingency measures enforced by the Department of Energy (DoE), sporadic power outages still occurred during yesterday's voting period. More »
- Awareness: May is the Festival Month MB - Sun, May 12, 2013
May is known as the festival month of the country. Apart from throngs of urban families and Filipinos from abroad who look forward to spending the summer break in More »
- PAGASA sees election day rains MB - Sun, May 12, 2013
Manila, Philippines --- Better bring umbrellas when going to the polls tomorrow because rain is expected on Election Day, state weather forecasters advised. More »
- Breaking up? MB - Sun, May 12, 2013
"The Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People's Army, challenged President Aquino III to abrogate all joint documents related to the More »
Energy dep't allays election blackout fears Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom - Fri, May 10, 2013A widespread blackout on election day is "possible but highly improbable," a ranking Energy official said, as she urged power consumers to help ensure stable demand More »
- Celebration: Iglesia Ni Cristo Minister Felix Y. Manalo 127th birth an … MB - Fri, May 10, 2013
Felix Y. Manalo, "Last Messenger of God" and the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), was born on May 10, 1886 in Barrio Calzada, Tipas, Taguig, More »
- Filipinos believe in Catholic vote MB - Fri, May 10, 2013
Manila, Philippines -- At least six in 10 Filipinos believe that there is a Catholic vote, based on a survey conducted by the Issues and Advocacy Center (The More »
- Power outage sparks no-election talks in Philippines ANN - Thu, May 9, 2013
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippine Palace rejected speculation about a massive power failure on May 13, Election Day, as Metro Manila and much More »
- Educated youth still vote based on personalities, adverts - AIM poll GMANews - Wed, May 8, 2013
Even the educated youth chooses candidates based on personalities instead of platforms, a poll showed. According to the "Pinoy Youth Barometer" poll conducted in More »
- 39.9°C temperature this week MB - Tue, May 7, 2013
Manila, Philippines --- Temperature will rise up to 39.9 degrees Celsius in some areas in the country this week, but that will be doused by showers that will be More »
- Family affair in Cebu Jungolf MB - Sun, May 5, 2013
Cebu - Wei Wei, Weiyu and Weifang Gao banked on their wide experience competing in the Manila events to complete a family sweep of their respective divisions here More »
- Palace sees cut on poverty level in next report Sun Star - Wed, Apr 24, 2013
MANILA (Updated) -- Malacanang believes the poverty level in the country will reduce, as the Aquino government remains focused on generating jobs for Filipinos, More »
- Talisay approves plan to reopen market Sun Star - Sat, Apr 27, 2013
AFTER spending P167 million to build a new market in Barangay Lagtang, the Talisay City Government is heeding the suggestion of Rep. Eduardo Gullas (Cebu, first More »
- 8 firms behind rice cargo may be fictitious Sun Star - Sat, Apr 27, 2013
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is investigating whether the consignees of a P600-million shipment of smuggled rice are fictitious or not, amid speculations the grains More »
- Power outlook bright ‘til 2019 Sun Star - Sat, Apr 27, 2013
POWER demand in the next six years in the Visayas grid will be met by existing and committed projects, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) top official said More »
- 2 security agencies face probe over death Sun Star - Fri, Apr 26, 2013
POLICE Regional Office 7 Director Marcelo Garbo Jr. yesterday said they will investigate two security agencies, whose guards were accused of mauling to death a More »
- Teacher hits pupil, 6, for singing in class Sun Star - Fri, Apr 26, 2013
WHEN the teacher heard her pupils singing in her class while she was writing the lesson on the chalkboard, she approached them. She did not praise them. Instead, More »
- Alayon ‘using’ 4Ps for its own means Sun Star - Fri, Apr 26, 2013
SOME beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Talisay City are claiming that the ruling administration is using the program as political More »
- Negros making headways in dairy industry Sun Star - Fri, Apr 26, 2013
NEGROS Occidental is making headways in the dairy industry, Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. said, adding that the province is now Number 4 in dairy production in the More »
- Summit to tackle power issues Sun Star - Wed, Apr 24, 2013
THE high cost of power and other issues affecting the sector will be discussed by energy stakeholders in the Visayas in a summit this Friday.The Visayas Power More »
- ‘Diarrhea’ downs 38 more Palaro delegates Sun Star - Wed, Apr 24, 2013
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Suspected diarrhea once again downed participants of this year’s Palarong Pambansa, this time affecting members of the Cotabato Regional Athletic More »
- 'Battle of Manila' spills over to Twitter: Georgina Wilson vs. Jake Ej …
The so-called "Battle of Manila" may be over, but remnants of the tense political contest seem to have spurred another fight, this time between socialites on Twitter.
- Nancy Binay and Risa Hontiveros: From foes to allies?
“I can help former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel.”
- It's time to move on, Zubiri says
He almost made it to the winning circle of 12, but former Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has gracefully accepted defeat.
- Comelec wants barangay polls postponed
Not another election please. Just a week after the mid-term polls, the last thing the Commission on Elections would like to think about is another election. On Monday, Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes, Jr told reporters he would like to see … Continue reading →
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