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GMA in good shape, Malacañang insists
Malacañang yesterday called for an end to rumors about alleged serious liver ailments of President Arroyo, claiming all these were a desperate attempt to destabilize the government.
Jackie Chan opens coffee chain in Manila
NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT — International martial arts superstar Jackie Chan arrived in the country yesterday afternoon to meet with officials of the Philippine National Red Cross and to finalize plans of opening branches of his Jackie’s Java Coffee chain.
Noli prioritizes Southrail clearing
Clearing operations and relocation of informal settlers along the Southrail line in Manila, Taguig and Muntinlupa will be among the top priorities of Vice President Noli de Castro.
More rains over Bicol today -- PAGASA
The active low pressure area (ALPA) being observed by the weather bureau has moved closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) yesterday, threatening to bring rains over the Bicol region and nearby areas today.
Around The Nation
PGMA names Sangil as DepEd undersecretary
38 school buildings in metropolis need repairs, DPWH tells DepEd
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has informed the Department of Education that 38 public school buildings in the National Capital Region (NCR) need to be repaired after having been identified as "vulnerable" to earthquake.
MMDA asks public to play active role in 'floodwatch'
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando yesterday called on the public to show concern and be extra observant when heavy rains fall to help authorities find solutions to problems in their community.
Man gets 7 years for selling fake computer software
A Manila court has sentenced to seven years a man found guilty of selling counterfeit computer software programs in a computer school eight years ago.
Seniors laud solon’s bid to extend aid to elderly
Senior citizens hailed the proposal of a Muslim lawmaker to amend Republic Act 7432, known as the Senior Citizens’ Act, to provide free medical and dental services to citizens aged 60 and above.
METRO-GO-ROUND
Bike rider dies in crash
Metro Manila rated as generally clean by residents in survey
Metro Manila is considered generally clean, chalking up a 79.1 percent rating in a recent cleanliness survey, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday.
Quezon City showcases cars of Pres. Quezon, MacArthur
People conducting business or simply passing through the Quezon City Hall could not help but notice two vintage cars displayed in front of the building.
Reyes warns against ‘invasive’ species of marine, forest life
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo Reyes warned the public yesterday against "invasive" alien species both in the marine and forest ecosystems that pose a threat to human health and endemic species.
Suspected drug dealer nabbed by PDEA in Pasig
A woman suspected of dealing in illegal drugs was arrested by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) during a raid on his house in Pasig City yesterday morning.
OFWs awarded PGMA scholarship
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) yesterday said that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who came from the war-torn Lebanon were awarded a President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (PGMA) scholarship certificates.
Pasig gov’t honors highest taxpayers
In an effort to lure more investments and recognize the lion share of different businesses in the continuing progress and development, Pasig City government conferred the highest award to companies for being top tax- payers in the fiscal years 2005.
Makati’s oldest records available
Makati City residents will now have the chance to access the oldest civil registry records and genealogical documents in microfilms done recently by an international organization.
Ex-solon, 3 others injured in Makati City car mishap
Former Congressman Ranjit Shahani and three others were injured when the car they were riding collided with a van in Makati City last Thursday night.
BIR-Manila tops regional take
The regional office of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Manila bested the bureau’s 18 other regional offices in collection during the first half of the year, it was learned yesterday.
AROUND METRO
History of Nielson Tower
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