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RP-Russia bilateral pact on security measures set
A set of bilateral agreements involving security measures is being worked out by the Philippines and Russia as part of celebrating the two countries’ 30 years of diplomatic relations, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) statement bared yesterday.
Poll modernization included in Comelec's 5-year strategic plan
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a five-year Strategic Plan for 2006-2010 primarily to modernize elections.
Opposition presses gov't to act on spate of killings
Sounding the alarm over the series of extra-judicial killings in the country, House Minority Leader Francis Escudero yesterday said the Arroyo government should do something to avert a complete breakdown in the nation’s law and order.
Pimentel launches Martial Law memoirs
Sen. Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel will launch his book ‘’Martial Law in the Philippines, My Story’’ tomorrow, June 7 at the Manila Hotel Centennial Hall.
Solons hit CHEd for allowing tuition hike
The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) came under fire after some congressmen got wind of a report indicating that at least 381 schools had been allowed to increase tuition fees way beyond the allowed rate.
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NKTI warns vs kidney diseases
Mayor OKs classes in 3 schools after repairs
Despite findings of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that their schools may have "unstable" structural condition, students of Araullo High School, Manila Science High School, and Manuel Roxas High School joined yesterday some 190,000 high school students and almost 100,000 elementary pupils in attending their first day of school.
First day of classes peaceful in Camanava
Except for a rally held by some 50 members of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) in Canumay East, Valenzuela City, the opening of classes yesterday in 254 elementary and secondary schools in the Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela (Camanava) area went smoothly, a police official said.
Caloocan completes safety check on schools, dorms
Caloocan City Mayor Enrico Echiverri said yesterday the city is now summing up the results of the inspection conducted by local officials with the opening of the classes.
Bus terminal to become ‘bagsakan’
The Quezon City government has given the nod for the use of the Central Bus Terminal as the city’s new "bagsakan’’ market, similar to the Divisoria and Balintawak Cloverleaf markets.
Traffic on Metro roads smooth – MMDA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday that traffic on majority of the roads leading to colleges, universities and private and public schools in Metro Manila was relatively light on the first day of school year.
Caloocan focuses on education
Majority of schools in Caloocan City would still be crumbling with the ratio of 120 students to 1 classroom per shift this school year if not for the education-centered program of Congressman Luis "Baby" Asistio.
Students, teachers get anti-crime tips
The Manila Police District (MPD) yesterday distributed pamphlets on crime prevention to students and teachers in different schools as classes opened.
For bargain hunters, all roads lead to Divisoria
As schools opened this week, thousands of price-conscious shoppers continue to flock to Divisoria to get the best deal for everything, including school supplies.
Makati hiring 70 for Command Center
Makati City is in need of at least 70 people for the Makati Command Center – the city’s central emergency dispatching and monitoring hub which is scheduled to start operating on a 24-hour basis starting next month.
METRO-GO-ROUND
Holdup men fall
Bomb blast rocks Yuchengco-owned insurance building
Manila (DPA) - A bomb explosion rocked an insurance building in Makati on Tuesday, slightly damaging the edifice but not causing injuries, police said.
Animal rights activists urges RP to become zoo-free
Manila (DPA) - A group of animal rights activists on Tuesday rallied in the Philippines on Tuesday to convince the government to become the first zoo-free country in Asia.
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