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Pope in Sydney for World Youth Day
SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) — Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Sydney on Sunday for the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day — five days of peace, love, and Christianity.
Oil prices hit new record above $ 147 a barrel in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices spiked to a new record above $ 147 a barrel before settling down to $ 145.08, up $ 3.43, on Friday, as rising hostilities between the West and Iran and unrest in Nigeria sent investors rushing back to energy markets.
Palace to retain 12 percent EVAT on oil products
Malacañang will stand by the unpopular decision to retain the 12 percent expanded value-added tax (EVAT) on oil, even though EVAT collection has almost reached this year’s target with six more months to go.
Fishing ban in Romblon remains – Duque
The ban on fishing in the waters off Romblon province will remain until the endosulfan pesticide and other toxic chemicals are retrieved from the sunken MV Princess of the Stars, Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III said yesterday.
Pyongyang agrees to verification of nuclear dismantling
BEIJING (AFP/Reuters) – The six-nation North Korean nuclear disarmament talks ended Saturday with Pyongyang agreeing to let outside experts verify that its nuclear facilities were being dismantled, envoys said.
P10-B allocation for Ahon Pamilyang Pinoy pushed by solon
An opposition lawmaker has filed a resolution urging the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to include in the proposed 2009 national budget a P10-billion allocation for the highly criticized "Ahon Pamilyang Pinoy" program.
Asian Media conference held at Manila Hotel tomorrow
The Philippines is hosting an international conference that focuses on how an active and vibrant media can help achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Philconsa lauds SC program
The Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa), through its President, Manuel "Lolong" M. Lazaro, yesterday lauded Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno for his signal efforts to bring the courts to the poor and less fortunate under his "Justice on Wheels" mobile courts program.
Augment food funds to keep pupils in school, solon urges
The government was urged yesterday to review and revamp its "business-as-usual" spending and reallocate funds to augment genuine food-for-school programs to keep children in school.
‘Neri can be trusted on SSS funds’
Malacañang has compared the integrity and financial sense of new Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Romulo L. Neri to his golf game.
Landfill owner questions discount offer to MMDA
International SWIMS, Inc., owner of the closed 14-hectare Montalban Solid Waste Disposal Facility (MSWDF) in Rodriguez, Rizal, has questioned an alleged offer made by Rodriguez Mayor Pedro Cuerpo to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for a 40-percent discount on charges for the use of its landfill.
Agrarian reform community finds hope
Despite the economic slowdown triggered by soaring oil prices, life goes on a good, steady grind for members of an agrarian reform community (ARC) who found making noodles from squash a lucrative venture.
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