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MMDA vows strict OBR implementation
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday vowed to strictly implement the organized bus route (OBR) traffic scheme amid reports of complacency by traffic enforcers in arresting erring drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV).
Extension of QC tax deadline welcomed
Transport and labor groups welcomed the extension of the deadline for the payment of business taxes, fees and charges in Quezon City from Jan. 20 to Jan. 31 in view of the limited manpower and facilities of the treasurer’s office to accommodate the large number of taxpayers.
Chinatown goes to Quezon City
A Filipino-Chinese business center which will be known as the Quezon City Chinatown will soon rise in the city to give recognition to the invaluable contributions of the Filipino-Chinese community in the areas of business and employment.
Coup plot real but not serious - AFP
Nothing serious.
Gov’t cracks down on unsafe LPG tanks
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), headed by Secretary Angelo Reyes, has forged an agreement with the Department of Energy (DoE) to adopt measures to stop the proliferation and use of unsafe and substandard LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders in the market and the creation of "Task Force LPG" in every province and city in the country.
RP still most dangerous place for journalists
The year 2005 proved to be the most dangerous year on record for journalists working not only in the Asia-Pacific region but also worldwide, according to the International Federation of Journalists’ (IFJ) annual report into the killing of media staff.
Another Fil-Am soldier killed in Iraq
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo yesterday expressed grief over the death of Filipino-American Ruel Garcia, US Army chief warrant officer, who was killed on Jan. 16 when his AH 64 Apache helicopter crashed north of Taji, Iraq.
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GSIS opens satellite offices
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