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4 volcanoes' active state 'coincidental', says Phivolcs
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Dr. Renato Solidum yesterday said that the successive activation of four Philippine volcanoes at this time of the year is just "coincidental" since its activities are "dependent" on its heat or magmatic sources.
Saudi turns over P30-M donation to Leyte victims
The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia headed by Ambassador Mohammad Ameen Wali yesterday formally turned over to the Philippine government some P30-million humanitarian assistance in cash and in kind for the landslide victims in Guinsaugon, Leyte.
DFA chief off to US, will join Arroyo in trip
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo yesterday left the country to visit its long-time allies to further strenghten and deepen the country’s diplomatic relations.
JdV cites RP’s education ‘quantum leap’
House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr. yesterday said the Philippines is on its way to achieving a quantum leap in education with the Filipinos’ increasing use of computers and speedy access to modern information technology.
Palace assures probe on blasts
Malacañang yesterday assured a speedy police investigation on the series of bombings in Metro Manila and vowed to bring to justice these "agents of fear and terror."
Search for other sources of fuel stressed
Malacañang yesterday reiterated its search for alternative sources of fuel and other steps to ease the impact of rising world oil prices on the economy and people.
Solons urge resumption of bicam talks on budget
Leaders of the House of Representatives urged Congress yesterday to resume the bicameral talks on the 2006 national budget as they remain optimistic that there is still time to find a common ground to agree on and pass the appropriations measure.
‘Mercenaries’ may hurt RP OIC bid
The failure of the Arroyo administration to stop the recruitment of Filipinos as mercenaries in war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan can be misconstrued as an acquiescence with the Bush government’s war policy and may seriously hurt the country’s observer status application to the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Around The Nation
Cheap but safe drugs cited
Traffic cops warned vs abandoning posts
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) warned its traffic personnel of stiff sanctions should they be found guilty of abandoning their posts even during heavy rains.
Experimental rerouting of traffic on Shaw starts today
Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong will be a new traffic zone effective today as the city government starts its experimental rerouting of vehicles to provide solution to the traffic-choked thoroughfare.
Body left floating at Pier 3 for 11 hours
A man’s body found floating along Pier 3 at the Navotas Fish Port Complex early Monday morning, remain afloat for almost 11 hours as four funeral parlors contacted by police allegedly declined to get the body for still unknown reason.
In Metro jails, Muslim inmates receive fair custodial attention
Muslim law offenders in various jails in Metro Manila receive fair and just custodial attention from their jailers as they are given freedom to exercise religious beliefs and their basic human rights upheld.
Caloocan mayor warns tricycle, pedicab drivers
Caloocan City Mayor Enrico Echiverri yesterday warned operators and drivers of tricycle and pedicab who demand unauthorized higher fares from commuters.
Navotas jail gets citation
The Navotas Municipal Jail bagged the Best Municipal Jail Citation for Metro Manila for year 2005 and will be the official entry of the National Capital Region (NCR) in the national level for the municipal level category.
DPWH to pull down billboards
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) vowed yesterday to dismantle billboards along major roads in Metro Manila that threaten the safety of motorists and the public at large.
Tips on crime prevention
The Manila Police District (MPD) yesterday issued pamphlets on how children, their parents, and community leaders can help deter crimes as it reiterated its belief that crime prevention is more effective if it involves the public.
Manila council to invite owners of firetrap dorms
The Manila City Council will invite owners of 12 "firetrap" dormitories recently closed down by the city government to inform them of their liabilities for their violations of the Building Code, a city councilor said yesterday.
METRO-GO-ROUND
Fighting ‘doctora’
Two police officers sacked over Camp Bagong Diwa blast
Manila (DPA) - Two police officers were relieved from their posts on Thursday over a bomb explosion inside a police camp in the capital, officials said.
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