Philippines: Fresh Support for Haiyan Recovery requested
Manila – ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh called on the international community to provide fresh support for the post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation needs of communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The call was made at a high level … Continue reading Philippines: Fresh Support for Haiyan Recovery requested
Several passengers injured as train derails in Philippine capital region
Manila – A train of the Metro Rail Transit ( MRT) derailed and slammed into the concrete barrier of the MRT station in Pasay City in the Philippine capital region of Metro Manila on Wednesday afternoon. Local radio station DZMM reported … Continue reading Several passengers injured as train derails in Philippine capital region
Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Manila – Philippine wildlife authorities have put on high alert against the illegal entry and smuggling of wild animals from Africa, amid Ebola fear in West African countries, a senior government official said Wednesday. Secretary Ramon Paje of the Philippine … Continue reading Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Philippine gov’t hope for quick passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law
Manila – The Philippine government on Sunday acknowledged the concerns that the Congress might not be able to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) by the end of the year following the delay in the filing of the bill. Presidential Communications … Continue reading Philippine gov’t hope for quick passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law
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