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PNP eyes P2-billion deal for new cars

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:45:43 +0800

The Philippine National Police (PNP) hopes to procure more than 2,500 police vehicles in a bid to increase police visibility and improve their movement nationwide.

Makati plastic ban to take full effect

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:54:10 +0800

Makati City is set to fully implement a ban on plastics and other non-biodegradable packaging materials, prompting business groups to warn about similar measures’ impact on jobs.

'Estero gang' blamed for widespread flooding

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:58:40 +0800

While other Pinoys in the metro complain about floods, a group reportedly intentionally blocks waterways to cause floods in some areas, officials said.

Pinoy embassy official in Jordan denies 'sex for fly'

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:52:37 +0800

Don’t judge me. This was how Mario Antonio, acting labor attaché of Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Jordan, denied accusations tagging him in the operations of a prostitution ring in the Middle East.

Philippines financial capital bans plastic bags

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:30:03 +0800

The Philippines financial capital banned disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam food containers on Thursday, as part of escalating efforts across the nation's capital to curb rubbish that exacerbates deadly flooding.

Philippines, US to hold exercises near disputed reef

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:24:38 +0800

The United States and the Philippines are to hold joint naval manoeuvres in the South China Sea next week between the main island of Luzon and a reef claimed by both China and Manila, the Filipino navy said on Thursday.

China, Vietnam set up dispute hotline amid summit

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:11:22 +0800

China and Vietnam have agreed to set up a hotline to resolve disputes in the South China Sea, where clashes between fishermen have stoked tensions between the countries, state media reported on Thursday.

PSEi, peso slump expected on US Fed QE easing — Bangko Sentral

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:20:09 +0800

A sell-off in Philippine equities and a slump in foreign exchange rate favoring the dollar is expected after US Federal Reserve announced easing $85 billion monthly stimulus measure later in the year, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Thursday.

JBC interviews 2 candidates for next Sandiganbayan presiding justice

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:11:17 +0800

Two justices — one from the Court of Appeals and another from the Sandiganbayan — on Thursday faced members of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) which was screening candidates for the next Sandiganbayan presiding justice.The two were CA Associate Justice Apolinario Bruselas Jr. and Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang. ...

Economists project strong economic growth in Laos

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:00:02 +0800

Vientiane (Vientiane Times/ANN) - Economic growth in 2012-13 should reach 8.3 per cent if government and foreign investment projects are implemented as planned, according to the National Economic Research Institute (NERI) of Laos.

TRAVEL: Philippines' great outdoors

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:20:05 +0800

Cebu, Philippines (The Korea Herald/ANN) - There are many reasons to choose a resort island as a holiday destination. If one's ideal holiday consists of reading books on the beach and swimming in the ocean, staying at a good resort will be the first choice. But for those looking for a more dynamic experience, staying on a remote island might leave something to be desired.

EDITORIAL: Philippines mending ties with Taiwan

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:20:04 +0800

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - After the outburst of public anger, amplified by official outrage orchestrated by an unpopular government, Taiwan is sounding less bellicose these days. Perhaps President Ma Ying-Jeou and his advisers think they have forced the Philippines into a corner. They would be wrong.

Experts plug changing Philippine investment climate

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:20:03 +0800

San Francisco, US (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - "So, is there still corruption in the Philippines?" The Chinese self-proclaimed would-be investor asked the panel of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, consular staff and guests Friday at the "Latitude Longitude Emerging Markets" conference at the Philippine Consulate on June 14.

Philippine Marines reinforce disputed shoal

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:20:03 +0800

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippines has deployed a fresh batch of Marines and supplies to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea where a Chinese warship appeared last month, triggering a new standoff in the strategic waters.

Communists to talk if Philippine govt shows 'sobriety, willingness'

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:20:03 +0800

Lucena (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Sobriety and the willingness to talk could break the deadlock on the peace negotiations between the government and the communist insurgents, self-exiled Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison said on Wednesday.

Philippines Golan peacekeepers to stay for now

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:05:27 +0800

The Philippines Wednesday said it would keep its peacekeepers in the Golan Heights until at least August, and may stay longer if the United Nations increased security there.

Sultanate vows indefinite struggle for Sabah

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:04:07 +0800

Manila, Philippines --- Whether Malaysia likes it or not, its Sabah problem is not about to ride into the sunset as the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo yesterday vowed to wage an indefinite struggle to repossess North Borneo.

PH asked to remain in Golan Heights

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:03:55 +0800

The United Nations and Washington have separately asked the Philippines not to withdraw its more than 300 Filipino peacekeepers from the Golan Heights, warning of "maximum volatility" in the region after a number of countries decided to pull out their peacekeeping forces amid escalating violence, the Philippines' top diplomat said Wednesday.

More tourism revenues seen from Visa Extension program

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:03:35 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- The Bureau of Immigration's (BI) move to spur tourist arrivals in the country through the Long Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) project will not only attract more tourists but also increase revenues for the tourism sector, a Department of Tourism (DoT) official said yesterday.

No negotiating with terrorists--AFP

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:55 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not negotiate with the New People's Army (NPA) for the release of the five Army troopers seized by the communist armed group Monday afternoon in Davao City.

DOH cautions public on medicating leptospirosis

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:49 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Enrique T. Ona cautioned the public on self-medicating against the bacterial infection Leptospirosis. Cases of this disease may increase this rainy season.

Upaa Presidential Awardees

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:49 +0800

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) will honor three individuals as UPAA Presidential Awardees at the 2013 UP General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming and Reunion to be held on June 22 at the UP Bahayng Alumni, Diliman campus. Generations of families, from grandparents to their grandchildren, who have proudly graduated from the University of the Philippines will also be recognized at the event.

National Newsbits for June 20, 2013

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:39 +0800

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle will deliver the keynote address during the 8th general assembly of the Family Rosary Crusade (FRC) at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila on Saturday, June 22. Hundreds of representatives from the different dioceses across the country are expected to attend the day-long event. Family Rosary International director Fr. James Phalan, CSC, is also expected to talk about the "Year of Faith, New Evangelization and Family Rosary." Radio-TV personality Angelique Lazo will deliver a talk on "Faith and Media. ...

Brilliantes shrugs off formal complaint

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:37 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes yesterday shrugged off the complaint filed against him and other poll officials at the Office of the Ombudsman by the Automated Elections System (AES) Watch.

PAGASA chief opts to retire

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:35 +0800

Manila, Philippines --- The head of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has opted to retire early from his post, after taking a leave of absence in March.

SSS softens terms for pensions

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:31 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- The Social Security System (SSS) announced its new guidelines on contribution payments of voluntary members aged 65 and above who lack the required 120 monthly SSS contributions mandated by law to qualify for retirement pensions. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio de Quiros, Jr. ...

DENR asked to probe Vietnamese log carrier grounding

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:21 +0800

Manila, Philippines --- Senator Francis Escudero yesterday urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to investigate the grounding of the Vietnamese vessel carrying logs that ran aground on the coral reef sanctuary in Eastern Visayas.

EPIRA prevents SMâ€™s entry into power generation

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:21 +0800

The explicit provision of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) on cross-ownership ban between generation and transmission sub-sectors will prevent SM Group into expanding its business in the electricity sector into power generation.

China and Philippines in outsourcing

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:08 +0800

In a report by XMG Global (a leading research and advisory firm in Canada) last part of last year, China might overtake India as the top outsourcing destination in the world in two to three years as reported in BMPWatch.com. They might beat the Philippines who was touted as the closest competitor of India. This is based on their mid year report last year showing China as exhibiting largest growth when compared to India and the Philippines.

Korinaâ€™s â€˜Tsinelas campaignâ€™ in full swing

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:05 +0800

It has been Korina Sanchez's advocacy ever since to help change the lives of millions of Filipino children by providing them one pair of slippers at a time. She continues this advocacy by launching her "Isang Milyong Tsinelas" campaign early this year.

US retailer GNC dominates global supplements market

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:04 +0800

The nutritional supplements industry is highly competitive, making different companies and researchers develop new products constantly. Innovation is so fast-paced that brands become ruthless in churning out products that they claim to be of breakthrough quality.

Pag-IBIG taps Citi for online payment

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:04 +0800

The Home Development Mutual Fund otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund has tied up with Citibank to further expand its online payment services to its members using the convenience of their credit cards at an affordable convenience fee.

PBA, SBP reject SEAG stint

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:00 +0800

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) on one side and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the PBA on the other are at loggerheads on the issue of sending a basketball team to the Myanmar Southeast Asian Games this December.

Republic imperiled

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:55 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light"-Dylan Thomas. Intentionally unclear of the particulars, except to mention, the following observations, call it conclusions, were made by a class of senior military leaders when queried by a professor on "What are the Top Three Challenges to Our National Security?"

DSWD, Globe Telecom empower communities

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:50 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- More than providing access to financial services, Globe Telecom and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have instilled a culture of savings among rural communities and marginalized groups since the introduction of mobile savings in 2012.

Chef Luigiâ€™s pinoy soul food

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:50 +0800

Many people were surprised to find Luigi Muhlach sweating it out over a stovetop instead of shining bright in front of the cameras. He has the right genes to be considered as showbiz royalty after all. But the son of Janice de Belen and Aga Muhlach chose to pursue a passion for something closer to his heart -- which he jokingly says is his stomach. "Mahilig akong kumain, and it came to the point when my mom would actually hide all the canned goods in the pantry from me. For a midnight snack, I used to just open a can, fry the contents, and eat in front of the TV. ...

Celebration: We celebrate World Refugee Day

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:46 +0800

The international community established the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an agency to protect and assist the world's refugees, which initially helped more than one million European refugees to return to their homes or were resettled in another country. Since the Cold War, the number and intensity of differences has increased worldwide, with most occurring within nations rather than between nations.

DPWH can ease EspaÃ±a floods

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:45 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- For many years, the University of Santos Tomas (UST) has become one of the most-flood prone schools in Metro Manila.

Brace for maritime audit, PH advised

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:42 +0800

Berlin, Germany - The Philippine government should brace for more stringent maritime safety audit by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in the latter's second leg of assessment on the state of Manila's maritime administration, a high-ranking official of the German Shipowners' Association (Verband Deutscher Reeder) said.

PNP to spend P2B on patrol vehicles

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:41 +0800

Manila, Philippines -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to buy some 2,500 customized patrol cars, the biggest procurement for the police organization with government allocating P2 billion for the purchase.