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Communist rebels offered amnesty
President Arroyo issued last Thursday Proclamation No. 1377 offering amnesty to members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and other communist rebel groups in the country.
168 out of 429 pass exam for master plumbers
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday that 168 out of 429 passed the Master Plumber Licensure Examination given by the Board for Master Plumbers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao this September, 2007.
Senate panels start hearings on Garci tapes
Three Senate committees yesterday began the joint hearing on the "Hello Garci" wiretapped tapes with former military intelligence officer T/Sgt. Vidal Doble as the first witness.
GMA urges APEC to work with UN on global warming
SYDNEY (Via PLDT) – President Arroyo yesterday urged the Asia Pacific member- economies to work with the United Nations in dealing with the problem of global warming as the annual summit talks begin here today, Saturday.
Commission on Appointments completes officers
The 25-member Commission on Appointments (CA) has formally organized itself, ready to test the fitness of presidential appointees to head government departments or agencies under the Arroyo administration in the current 14th Congress.
Atienza pursues revitalization of mining sector
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Lito Atienza vowed to revitalize mining by working closely with local government units, in line with the national government’s thrust to promote the industry in the country.
Sandigan grants Erap 10-hour pass to visit ailing mother
Three days before the Sandiganbayan Special Division renders its verdict on his plunder case, detained former President Joseph Estrada will have a chance to see his ailing 102-year-old mother at the hospital.
Ruling settles case filed by RP nurses
The United States Department of Justice has dismissed the case filed by 26 Filipino health professionals against Sentosa Care LLC of New York and Ben Philipson.
Leaders urged to agree & decide now on elections
"Lets buckle down to work and set aside partisan politics," Caloocan City Rep. Mitch "MC" Cajayon said yesterday as she urged government leaders, including those of the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Commission on Elections, to sit down now and decide whether to postpone the Oct. 29 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Gov’t alerted on smuggling in Yule season
The chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means yesterday alerted the Bureau of Customs and the Department of Trade and Industry against a rise in smuggling of various products now that the Christmas season nears.
NFA to buy 260,000 metric tons of rice
At least eight suppliers joined the bidding for the supply of 260,000 metric tons of long grain white rice conducted on Friday by the National Food Authority (NFA) at the SRA Social Hall in Quezon City.
Berroya to stay put until he’s told to leave
Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Reynaldo Berroya yesterday said he will continue to report for work until he receives the official order of President Arroyo asking him to vacate his post.
CSC: Using fake medical document not serious offense
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has ruled that a government employee who submits a fake and forged medical certificate to justify a sick leave is liable only for simple dishonesty.
Deloso urges PMMA cadets to fight corruption
SAN NARCISO, Zambales — "Lay down the anchor and start work against all forms of graft and corruption in the province."
Fertilizer grant turnover held
A symbolic turnover ceremony for a 300-million yen fertilizer grant from Japan to the Philippines was held in Iloilo City on Thursday, signaling the implementation of an agreement that aims to benefit Filipino palay farmers in poor provinces.
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