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US earmarks P52 M for Sulu peace projects
The United States, a government partner in bringing peace and development to Mindanao, has earmarked $ 1.04 million (around P52 million) to jumpstart 14 development and rebuilding projects for residents of Sulu, particularly Jolo.
House approves bill on productivity
The House of Representatives moved recently to improve productivity in the workplace when it approved on third and final reading a bill establishing a productivity and performance incentives and gain-sharing program in the country.
DILG acts to ensure LPG safety
Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno ordered over the weekend the creation of "Task Force LPG" on the provincial, city, and municipal levels nationwide to check on the quality and safety of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) cylinders sold in the market to better protect consumers and ensure public safety.
Pimentel laments failure to break impasse in talks
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Nene" Q. Pimentel Jr. (PDP-Laban) yesterday traced the repeated failure to break the stalemate in the Mindanao peace talks to the government’s lack of a definitive plan to meet the demands of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for limited self-rule without going beyond the bounds of the 1987 Constitution.
Ilocano solons endorse appointment of Bataoil
Congressmen in Region 1 (Ilocos) have endorsed Chief Supt. Leopoldo M. Bataoil as the next Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 1 director, vice Chief Supt. Alfredo de Vera who will retire today, Monday, Sept. 18, as he reaches the mandatory police retirement age of 56.
Sheds, posters still up as deadline lapses
Despite the Sept. 15 deadline set by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the posters and billboards posted on waiting sheds in the metropolis remained untouched as the advertisers sought an extension of the time limit.
Manila to establish center for Muslims
Mayor Lito Atienza yesterday announced that the city of Manila is set to establish a Filipino Muslim Economic and Socio Cultural Center in Quiapo as part of the Buhayin ang Maynila program.
Nursing student slain in attempt to get back cellphone from snatcher
A 21-year-old female nursing student was fatally stabbed by motorcycle-riding cellphone snatchers while she was trying to recover her stolen cellphone from the escaping snatchers near her residence in Murphy, Quezon City last Saturday night.
Transport groups seek sacking of all LTO enforcers
Transport groups decided over the weekend to directly appeal to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) for the sacking of all deputized traffic enforcers of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for allegedly protecting illegal FX terminals in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
MMDA resumes sidewalk clearing drive in Las Piñas
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has resumed its sidewalk clearing operations as the local government of Las Piñas City sought the assistance of the agency in ridding the locality of sidewalk vendors.
Taguig school goes online
The Taguig Science High School has initiated the Online Learning Management System (LMS).
AROUND METRO
Human security workshop
Purge of scalawags to continue -- Bataoil
Northern Police District (NPD) director, Chief Superintendent Leopoldo Bataoil, vowed yesterday that there will be no letup in the campaign to purge policemen under his command who are involved in various forms of criminal and illegal activities.
Man convicted for killing neighbor who crossed path
A man who plunged a knife in the neck of a neighbor for no apparent reason other than for crossing his path has been sentenced to 14 years in jail by a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC).
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