Philippines: Master plan for typhoon rehabilitation efforts
Manila – A proposed master plan, which details the rehabilitation and recovery efforts in areas struck by typhoon Haiyan, has been submitted to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Friday. The comprehensive rehabilitation and recovery plan (CRRP) submitted by Presidential Assistant … Continue reading Philippines: Master plan for typhoon rehabilitation efforts
Philippine liquidity growth eases to 23 pct in June
Manila – Money supply growth in the Philippines slowed to 23 percent on year to 7.1 trillion pesos ( 163.51 billion U.S. dollars) in June, the local central bank said Thursday. Domestic liquidity or M3 growth in June was lower … Continue reading Philippine liquidity growth eases to 23 pct in June
Philippine gov’t submits 30 priority bills to congress for approval
Manila – The Philippine government unveiled on Wednesday 30 priority bills that the executive branch wants Congress to pass soon. Among the bills of the most concern are the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill that was first included in the priority … Continue reading Philippine gov’t submits 30 priority bills to congress for approval
Philippine president praises economic gains
Manila – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Monday detailed his government’s achievements in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) following the filing of three impeachment complaints against him. In his fifth SONA, Aquino said his government has laid down … Continue reading Philippine president praises economic gains
No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Manila – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured on Thursday that officers and men of the 125,000- strong military establishment will not stage a coup d’etat against Philippine President Benigno Aquino III who is facing a number of … Continue reading No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Manila – Northern part of the Philippines is on blue alert status as Typhoon Matmo (local name Henry) remains in the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Monday. Under the blue alert status, half of the … Continue reading Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Manila – The number of people killed in typhoon Rammasun in the Philippines further increased to 64, while five others have remained missing, the state disaster agency said Friday. Forty-three of those who died came from Calabarzon Region, two from the … Continue reading Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Philippines calls for probe into ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
Manila – The Philippine government on Friday called for a thorough and immediate investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which reportedly killed 298 people, including three Filipinos. “The government is one with the international community in calling for … Continue reading Philippines calls for probe into ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
MANILA, July 14 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the southern Philippine province of Davao Occidental at 3:59 p.m., local time on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … Continue reading Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
Philippine president rejects resignation of controversial gov’t official
Manila – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Friday that he did not accept the resignation of Budget Secretary Florencio Abad who is currently embroiled in a controversy involving the government’s economic stimulus package. Aquino made the announcement during the presentation … Continue reading Philippine president rejects resignation of controversial gov’t official