NPPA/ PNS — With six years to go before the deadline for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Philippines continues to lag behind on its targets to reduce poverty…
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SC clears Erap, Velarde
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE Supreme Court upheld a decision of the Office of the Ombudsman dismissing the plunder and graft charges filed against former President Joseph Estrada, El Shaddai leader Mariano…
Ebdane: Squatters clog anti-flood projects
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — PUBLIC Works Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has proposed a review of the zoning ordinance to stop informal settlers from clogging and rendering ineffective flood-mitigation projects in National Capital…
‘Disaster, a wake-up call for Pinoys’
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE recent disaster that hit the country particularly in Metro Manila and Rizal province should serve as a wake-up call for the Filipinos to correct wrong waste management…
More relief assistance for Pag-IBIG members
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE Home Mutual Development Fund or Pag-IBIG yesterday said members whose houses have been damaged by tropical storm Ondoy can now avail of the home and reconstruction program…
Pacman sparmate amazed
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — HE’S not biased, but having felt the power of the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter, Shawn Porter has no doubt in mind that Manny Pacquiao will triumph over Miguel…
Suspend Metro mayors
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SEN. Miriam Defensor-Santiago urged President Macapagal-Arroyo to suspend mayors in Metro Manila for their failure to implement the Solid Waste Management Act. She said all mayors should be…
Evacuees enjoy royal life at the Palace
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SPRAWLED across the carpeted floor while watching their favorite television cartoons, children and their parents displaced by the wrath of tropical storm Ondoy continue to enjoy a homey,…
Gibo helps tortured OFW’s come home
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — ARLENE Martinez was 17 years old when she applied for a job in Syria, but faked her age as 23. Her recruitment agency demanded a killer placement fee….
Villar plays hero to Ondoy victim’s mom
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Nacionalista Party President Senator Manny Villar’s willingness to extend aid to those who require it, is again displayed as he lends a hand to a mother in dire…
P10-B calamity fund bucked
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — PARTY-LIST lawmakers yesterday expressed opposition to the P10-billion calamity fund being proposed as supplemental budget for the relief and rehabilitation efforts for victims of “Ondoy” and “Pepeng.” Instead,…
Pacquiao sparring partner is the ‘right carpenter’
By Alex P. Vidal/ PNS LOS ANGELES, California – Mexican fans in Vista and Escondido in San Diego County have hailed the choice of Team Pacquiao to hire the services of former…
Postscript to Typhoon Ondoy
Nothing tells me if our officialdom has sincerity in their hearts and if the welfare of our people tops their real priority. Or consider what we are hearing: First, GMA officially declares…
Ondoy: lessons from the rain
1. Ondoy showed that any kind of furniture made of plywood disintegrates when soaked in floodwater. Ergo, Congress should legislate against the selling of plywood-made furniture in the market. 2. Ondoy showed…
Pacquiao starts sparring Tuesday
PHILIPPINES NEWS SERVICE — MANNY Pacquiao’s training camp shifts into high gear with the arrival of two tough sparmates over the weekend. Rising welterweight Shawn Porter and preferred choice Urbano Antillon are…