Monthly Archives: February 2011
Binay assures US end to PH human trafficking
February 14, 2011
MANILA — Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, concurrent Presidential Adviser on OFW concerns, has assured US government officials of the Philippines’ commitment to end human trafficking, as he exchanged concerns over how it would impact on US aid via the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Continue reading
New UP president assumes office
February 14, 2011
QUEZON CITY — Finance expert Alfredo Pascual became the 20th president of the University of the Philippines (UP) during a simple turnover ceremony on Thursday at the Quezon Hall in the UP-Diliman campus in Quezon City. Continue reading
GSIS turns over Coconut Palace to Vice President
February 14, 2011
PASAY CITY — The Coconut Palace will officially be the office and residence of the country’s vice president. The palace by the Manila Bay was set for turnover by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to the Office of the Vice President (OVP). Continue reading
SC sacks Baguio judge on Golden Buddha case
February 14, 2011
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a Baguio City Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge who ruled that the controversial Golden Buddha was fake. Continue reading
Santiago calls Trillanes most handsome senator
February 14, 2011
PASAY CITY – Not actor-turned-lawmaker Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. but Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is the most handsome senator, at least in the eyes of veteran lady senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Continue reading
Merger of Lakas and Kampi upheld
February 14, 2011
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld an earlier decision for the legality of the merger of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) and the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) for the last May 2010 national elections. Continue reading
Weather bureau warns of ‘creeping disaster’
February 14, 2011
QUEZON CITY – An official of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned of a “creeping disaster” with the recent spate of heavy rains in some provinces. Continue reading