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Rallies generally peaceful – PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday described the rallies staged by labor and militant groups in observance of Labor Day in various parts of the country as "generally peaceful" with no serious untoward incidents monitored by authorities.
GMA announces P39.7-B package of benefits on Labor Day
President Arroyo yesterday announced the government’s Labor Day package for this year in wage and non-wage benefits for government employees and workers in the private sector.
PCCI to talk with labor on wages - Dee
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), one of the country’s largest groups of employers, yesterday called on major labor groups for talks next week to peg a reasonable increase in the minimum wage before the unions file their petitions with the Tripartite Regional Wage and Productivity Boards (TRWPBs).
Gov’t remiss in handling labor issues – Ramos
Former President Fidel V. Ramos yesterday said the government’s method of ironing out labor issues has not been adequate to answer the various demands of workers, especially higher wages.
JdV: Romania eyes housing, oil & gas drilling in RP
BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania has expressed interest in the Philippine government’s mass-housing program and land-based oil and gas drilling operations, House Speaker Jose de Venecia said after his top-level meetings that highlighted his three-day visit here.
Puno identifies 12 freedom parks in Metro Manila
Interior and Local Governments Secretary Ronaldo Puno yesterday identified 12 freedom parks in Metro Manila where protest rallies are allowed with or without permits.
Angara proposes more funds for small enterprises
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, president of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP), urged the national government yesterday to speed up the flow of financial assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises to create jobs and provide more income to Filipinos, especially those in the countryside.
Four killed in tanker blast off Malaysia coast
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Four people were killed when an exhaust pump of a supertanker, heading to Saudi Arabia from Singapore, exploded off Malaysia's northern coast of Penang, The Star newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Immigration to deport American wanted in the US
MANILA (AFP) - An American fugitive wanted for fraud by federal authorities in the US has been arrested and is awaiting deportation, the immigration bureau said Tuesday.
Arroyo grateful after uneventful May Day protests
MANILA (AFP) - President Gloria Arroyo expressed gratitude to the nation Tuesday for the "meaningful and peaceful celebration of Labor Day", after alleged destabilization plans failed to materialize.
Pinay maid held after severing organ of abusive Saudi boss
RIYADH (AFP) - A Saudi man was recovering in hospital after having his penis sewn back on by surgeons but the Philippine maid who chopped it off when he sexually assaulted her is under arrest, reports said Monday.
Japan tests anti-terrorism surveillance cameras in subway station
Tokyo (DPA) - The Japanese government said Tuesday that it has begun a test run of surveillance cameras in Tokyo to monitor commuters as an anti-terrorism measure.
1 girl killed, 7 wounded in attack in S. Cotabato
Manila (DPA) - A 13-year-old girl was killed and seven others were wounded when unidentified gunmen attacked a cargo truck in a southern Philippine town, police said Tuesday.
Indon police discover bomb-making video in terrorist chief's hideout
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Video footage seized in a raid on the hideout of Southeast Asia's terror chief gives step-by-step instructions on how to assemble large bombs, police said Tuesday, raising concerns that al-Qaida linked militants were planning an attack.
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