Singson orders use of green tech vs climate change, landslides
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is
"going green" all over the country with sustainable technologies to help
curb effects of climate change, especially threats of landslide as the
rainy season comes in full swing this month.
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Legarda sees DOJ role in avoiding RP downgrading to Tier 2 watchlist
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) – Senator Loren Legarda stressed on Wednesday the
important role of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in taking the
Philippines out of the Tier 2 watchlist ranking of the United States.
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SC penalizes 3 anti-graft court justices for Rules of Court violation
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) - The Supreme Court (SC) penalized on Wednesday three
associate justices of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan after they were
found administratively liable in a complaint filed against them.
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Verzosa orders increased police visibility to prevent crimes during 'ber' months
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General
Jesus Verzosa announced the 130,000-strong police organization will be
increasing its visibility, particularly in urban areas throughout the
country starting Wednesday.
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Senate reconstitutes body to oversee intel and confidential funds
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) -- The Senate will exercise its oversight functions over
how intelligence and confidential funds granted to different government
agencies are used and spent.
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House panel finds sufficient in form two impeach raps vs Ombudsman
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) -- The committee on justice of the House of
Representatives, in its first hearing on Wednesday on the two
impeachment complaints against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, found
both complaints sufficient in form.
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SSS disburses P38-B for benefits in 1st half of 2010
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) - The Social Security System (SSS) released a total of
P38.23 billion for member benefits in the first six months this year,
which was seven percent or P2.58 billion more than the P35.65 billion
released to members over the same period last year, a top official said.
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DOLE pushes for intensified Japanese Language Training Program for OFWs
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) -- Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda D. Baldoz said
the intensified language training for Japan-bound nurses and caregivers
will boost the workers’ chances of passing the difficult licensure
examinations given by the host country for foreign medical workers.
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Drilon wants creation of task force to monitor GOCCs
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) – Senator Franklin Drilon said on Wednesday that he would
include in crafting a law the creation of task force which would
exclusively monitor the performance of government-owned and -controlled
corporations.
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Palace defends proposed P1.645 trillion 'reform budget' for 2011
MANILA,
Sept. 2 (PNA) -- Malacanang on Wednesday presented the proposed P1.645
trillion national budget for 2011, described by the Aquino
administration as a "reform budget" that will lift the nation from
poverty through honest and effective governance.
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