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Yano assumes top AFP post
Gen. Alexander B. Yano yesterday assumed his position as the 38th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), taking over from Gen. Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr. who retired from active service after heading the AFP for 22 months.
MoA on new executive, judicial, legislative council signed today
President Arroyo, Senate President Manuel B. Villar, House of Representatives Speaker Prospero C. Nograles, and Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno are set to sign today in Malacañang a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) creating the Judiciary, Executive, and Legislative Advisory and Consultative Council (JELAC).
Transport strike ‘negligible,’ says LTFRB Chairman
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday called the transport strike held by the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) "negligible," with just five to 10 percent of public vehicles in the country participating in the protest action.
5,000 killed, 10,000 hurt in 7.8-magnitude earthquake in China
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — A powerful earthquake in southwest China has killed up to 5,000 people and left as many as 10,000 injured, state media said, as hundreds of children remained trapped in at least eight collapsed schools.
Supreme Court colleagues honor Justice Feria
The members of the judiciary and court employees paid their last respects yesterday to former Supreme Court (SC) Justice Jose Y. Feria in a memorial program led by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno.
Thailand Premier coming to boost bilateral, trade ties
Thailand Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej is expected to push through his visit to the Philippines next week to bolster bilateral and trade relations.
Solons reject bid of Meralco, Napocor on debts
The Joint Congressional Power Commission (JCPC) directed the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) yesterday to dismiss the petition of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and the National Power Corp. (Napocor) seeking to pass on their "unpaid" mutual debts to consumers.
Big earthquake in China won’t have effect in RP — Phivolcs
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) assured reporters that the strong earthquake which hit China yesterday will not have any effect in any part of the country.
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