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GMA orders implementation of ID system for gov’t workers
President Arroyo has ordered the immediate implementation of the unified government identification card system for government workers after the Supreme Court ruled last Wednesday on the constitutionality of Executive Order 420 that mandates all agencies under the Executive branch to adopt a unified, multi-purpose ID system.
1 dies, 6 rescued, 2 missing as boat capsizes in Cebu
One died, six were rescued, and two other crew members of a service boat of a motor tanker went missing when their vessel capsized shortly after it was hit by strong winds and giant waves before midnight Wednesday (April 19) in the waters of barangay Catarman, Liloan, Cebu, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said yesterday.
Federalism will restore death penalty — VACC
The Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) yesterday revealed it will back the move to amend the 1987 Constitution but not as a demonstration of support for President Arroyo, who is pushing for the repeal of the Dealth Penalty Law which is considered anathema to the VACC cause.
Bill expanding coverage of ‘Sotto Law’ approved
The House of Representatives has passed on final reading a bill that would include writers in broadcast and Internet publications as among the journalists who may enjoy the protection of the "Sotto Law," House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr. announced yesterday.
Unity in prayer cited as Church gets set for Divine Mercy Sunday
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles yesterday urged the faithful to be united in prayer on Sunday, April 23, the Feast Day of the Divine Mercy, for the country to attain peace, harmony, solidarity, and progress.
Around The Nation
Calamba City turns 5
Stray bullet claims life of ‘bubbly’ girl
The girl who always had smile on her lips and words to cheer up people is gone.
RP to host Asian cities meet
The country will host the 6th Asian Network of Major Cities (ANMC) conference in November next year after a delegation headed by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Assistant General Manager Cora Cruz clinched the bid during this year’s ANMC meeting held in Taipei, Taiwan recently.
Mandaluyong boosts BFP force with 40 new firemen
The city government of Mandaluyong has employed 40 additional firemen in a bid to further enhance its firefighting efficiency and as part of its commitment to protect its citizenry from hazardous fires.
Makati hikes school supplies’ budget
Anticipating an upward trend in enrollment in public schools in the city for the coming school year, the Makati City government has increased its allocation for the purchase of school supplies and materials to be distributed free to students.
MMDA to modify coding scheme
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) plans to limit the implementation of the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) in selected spots in Metro Manila, a move motorists expect would cause traffic confusion.
MPD wants cops to gain ‘media savvy’
The Manila Police District (MPD) wants its members to gain ‘’media savvy’’ by attending a seminar for this purpose.
6 meted life for drug pushing in Makati
In four separate decisions, the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) sentenced six drug pushers to life imprisonment while a dismissed cop was meted 12 years imprisonment for illegal drug possession.
Navotas pushes new garbage program
The municipality of Navotas announced yesterday that it will intensify its door-to-door garbage collection as part of its "Kilos Kalinisan’’ program aimed at maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
2 male bodies found inside car
The bodies of two males believed to be salvage victims were discovered by patrolling members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) in Quezon City early yesterday morning.
5 Metro schools named role models in reading, writing dev’t program
Five Metro Manila public high schools have been chosen by the Department of Education (DepEd) as leader institutions in the National Capital Region (NCR) for skills development program in reading and writing.
SC to launch ePay system
The Supreme Court is set to launch its Electronic Assessment, Cashiering and Payment (ePayment) system today at the Makati City Hall. The ePayment system is part of the SC’s Action Program for Judicial Reform where lawyers and plaintiffs can pay court fees online.
No ‘hot meat’ in Pasay – Trinidad
Pasay City Mayor Wenceslao Trinidad has assured residents and other consumers that vendors at the Pasay City Public Market do not sell "hot meat."
NBI sees drop in piracy plaints
An official of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said there has been a significant drop in the number of complaints against Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) violations since the 168 Mall in Divisoria was shut down.
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