DepEd health initiative for schoolchildren bags international award
The Department of Education’s health initiative, the Essential Health Care Program (EHCP), has been recognized as one of the world’s best practices in primary health care among school children. The...
View ArticleRP to implement progressive environmental laws
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has said that the Philippines can further protect its natural systems and ecological processes by implementing progressive environmental laws. Among the laws are the...
View ArticleMetrobank opens Search for Outstanding Teachers
The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) has just opened its 2010 search for Outstanding Teachers. The search is to honor the country’s ten educators who have served as role models to their students and...
View ArticleDOH, PNP reiterate call for compliance to “Iwas Paputok” campaign
As the the New Year celebration approaches, the Department of Health (DOH), together with the Philippine National Police (PNP) reiterated the call to “Iwas Paputok” campaign. Oplan Iwas Paputok...
View ArticleNation celebrates 113th anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom on December 30
This coming December 30, the nation celebrates the 113th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal with the theme “Kabayanihan ni Rizal: Daluyan ng Kagitingan at Pagkakaisa.” On the 30th day of...
View ArticlePGMA’s last Cabinet meeting for 2009 tackles security, economy, drug issues
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s last 2009 Cabinet meeting is scheduled on December 29 at Baguio City, tackling issues on economic and security measures, and illegal drugs. Cabinet Secretary...
View ArticlePGMA orders probe on vessels’ collision
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo orders a thorough investigation on vessels’ collision involving a passenger ferry and a fishing vessel on Christmas Eve. Cabinet Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the...
View ArticleFilipinos see hope in 2010–SWS
According to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, most Filipinos welcome the New Year with hope rather than fear. Eighty-nine percent of those interviewed by the SWS from Decembr 5 to...
View ArticleAtienza quits DENR to push Manila comeback
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose “Lito” Atienza Jr. announced his resignation from the Cabinet. This is to focus on his bid to reclaim the top post in Manila. Atienza also...
View Article12 bodies found inside wreck
At least 12 bodies were found in the wreckage of the MV Catalyn B that was sitting upright on the sea floor at the mouth of Manila Bay, according to a civilian volunteer that conducted a deep-sea dive...
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