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Beautification drive rushed
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has intensified its beautification drive along the "Investors’ Corridors’’ of Metro Manila, giving itself until the end of this month to complete the work.
MMDA to remove Pasay urinals amid complaints
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando ordered yesterday the removal of MMDA-built urinals that are directly above septic tanks following mounting complaints about the foul smell of the urinals and the health risks they posed to the public.
MRT 3 segregating men from elderly, women
Starting next month, the EDSA-based Metro Rail Transit’s Line 3 (MRT 3) will segregate female, handicapped, children, and elderly passengers from able-bodied male riders for their convenience and welfare.
Makati adopts 2 black herons
The city government of Makati has adopted two black crowned night herons rescued by the Parks and Wildlife Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-PAWB).
Pesky janitors offer hope
The next time you see that pesky janitor fish, which has gained a bad reputation for being a menace of Metro Manila’s waterways, don’t say, "Yuck!"
Hardy, ugly fish poses problems to Marikina
The Marikina city government is trying to hit two birds with one stone – stop the unabated growth of the pesky janitor fish in the Marikina River and find use for the ugly fish to benefit city residents.
Students turn fish skin into wallets, coin purses
A group of Filipino high school students have made an invention out of the lowly janitor fish in the Marikina River.
House OKs P1.095-B budget of MMDA
The House of Representatives has approved the P1.095 billion budget for 2006 of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) without cuts or any opposition from its members.
News program takes pride in truthful and balance journalism
Net-25’s premier program takes pride of the fact that truth and balance in reportage takes center stage in every newscast of Newsbeat, aired Mondays to Fridays from 6 to 7 in the evening anchored and produced by veteran and seasoned broadcast journalists Arlyn dela Cruz Collantes and Onin Miranda.
‘Serbisyo Muna’ program benefits 5,000 in Las Piñas
City Mayor Imelda T. Aguilar lauded the initiative of the "Serbisyo Muna" Caravan of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo which benefited more than 5,000 city residents in Barangay CAA/BF International.
AROUND METRO
Yumi at beauty expo
Teener slain in Sta. Cruz
A 19-year-old fresh graduate was stabbed dead by two unidentified men in Sta. Cruz, Manila, police reported yesterday.
RP launches interfaith peace forum
UNITED NATIONS, New York City (AP) — The Philippines launched a new partnership of governments, United Nations (UN) agencies, and civil society organizations to promote interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence at a time of growing intolerance.
Raps poised vs those involved in Bicutan siege
The families of the 22 suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group who were killed in the March 2005 Bicutan siege will file charges against those involved led by then Interior and Local Government Secretary Angelo Reyes, then Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Edgardo Aglipay, and PNP chief Director General Arturo Lomibao, Ren Jalaludin Ropeta, vice chairman of the MoroChristian People’s Alliance (MCPA), said.
Capalla appeals for ‘Batasan 5’
Davao Archbishop Fernando Capalla recently wrote a letter of appeal to President Arroyo urging her to respect the right to due process of the five members of the House of Representatives accused of being involved in plots to overthrow the government.
NBI offers help to PCSO
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is willing to help the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in checking out companies applying for a Small Town Lottery (STL) franchise.
Relatives, friends visit ailing Ka Bel in Camp Crame
Relatives, friends, and supporters of detained Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran were allowed to visit him at his hospital room in Camp Crame, Quezon City, where he is under police custody due to rebellion charges filed against him by the government.
Officials laud 2006 nat'l budget
Muslim and Christian leaders said yesterday that the R1.05-trillion national budget for 2006 approved by the House of Representatives could be a potent weapon for the permanent upliftment of the Filipino people from poverty as envisioned by President Arroyo.
Around The Nation
Pangasinan vice governor pushes people’s initiative
Marketing assn board sued for non-payment of VAT
Charges of tax evasion for alleged failure to pay millions of pesos in Value Added Tax (VAT) for the past 15 years, were filed against the president and 14 board members of a marketing association.
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