‘Anti-Planking Act of 2011’ as read in House Bill No. 5316 has just been blest with public attention never before seen. As soon as it took off, it hit the chart as…
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What else can play Police?
As one watches that 17 September sequel of a TV program, an awesome array of disturbing thoughts comes to play. For example, in the case of that police raid on a “saklaan”,…
Four day workweek, anyone?
There is this bill filed in the 15th Congress proposing to trim Friday from the traditional five days a week and to add two more hours daily to the usual eight hour…
2011 QS Asian University Rankings: 4 Philippine Universities in Top 200
As part of an expansion to the QS World University Rankings, the QS Asian University Rankings was first published in 2009. It ranks Asia’s top universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student…
PhilRice increases agri infoshop collection
PNS – To help farmers respond to the challenges of achieving rice self-sufficiency in two-years time, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) donated books yesterday to the Farmers’ Information and Technology Services…
Ombudsman suspends 2 Negros execs over cash shortages
By Florence F. Hibionada/ PNS Two collection officers in Negros Occidental were slapped with administrative penalties and ordered suspended from respective posts without pay. This, as the Office of the Ombudsman in…
CMS National Medicare Multi-Media & Education Campaign
Medicare helps people with limited income Making ends meet should not mean going without your medications. If you have limited income and resources, Medicare’s “Extra Help” program sets it up so this…
‘Tuko’ wards-off dengue virus-carrying mosquitoes
By George M. De La Cruz/ PNS Manhunt operations on those involved in the massive trading of geckos, locally known as ‘tuko’, has been a positive move, or else dengue virus-carrying mosquitoes…
Region VI, 4 others high in unemployment rates
By George M. De La Cruz/ PNS Employment rates in the Philippines grew by 4 percent year-on-year as the country’s labor market regains momentum in April 2011, but not in the case…
SC strong stance on drug enforcers’ protection vs harassments suits urged
By George M. De La Cruz/ PNS The Supreme Court is urged to issue a circular or rules of procedure to protect drug enforcers from harassments suits, said Atty. Clarence Paul V….
All set for recount of Iloilo City mayor, solon posts
By Florence F. Hibionada/ PNS All is officially set on the recount of ballots that sealed the win of Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and Iloilo City Lone District Representative. This,…
Iloilo drafts latest Investment Code
By Florence F. Hibionada/ PNS ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Government (IPG) is coming out with the latest Provincial Investments Promotion Code with better fiscal incentives and preferred investments identified. “Fine-tuned” and…
Ilonggo solon lauds P-Noy’s RH LEDAC endorsement
As women’s group cautions on ‘watered-down’ version By Florence F. Hibionada/ PNS ILOILO – Iloilo First District Representative Janette Loreto Garin is all thumbs-up on the presidential endorsement of the controversial Reproductive…
Pinoys warned anew vs Glutathione, whitening products
By Florence F. Hibionada ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES – Government warning is out anew against the use and trade of whitening products and “Glutathione,” particularly those administered intravenously or Glutathione IV. A recurring…
IDC bags 8 awards in PIA journ gab
By Florence F. Hibionada ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES – Members of the Editorial Team of Iloilo Doctor’s College’s (IDC) IDC-Gazette” emerged victorious in a recently concluded Campus Journalism workshop. Conducted by the Philippine…