Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Newsbits
P1-B fund for buses, jeepneys
For only P80 a day until full payment of an interest- free loan from government banks, drivers and operators of public utility vehicles can convert their diesel engines to use cheaper and environment-friendly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG).
CHR chief warns gov’t vs abuses in demolitions
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Leila De Lima has warned the government against possible human rights abuses in the conduct of demolition of houses and forced eviction of informal settlers, as she set a meeting with various agencies today to clarify the issue.
Sandigan rules on firm’s claim to ‘Payanig’ property
The Sandiganbayan has finally slammed the door completely on the claim of Greenhills Properties Inc. (GPI) over the 18.4-hectare prime property in Pasig City that was turned over to the government in 1986 by a crony of former President Ferdinand Marcos.
Merger of Lakas, Kampi parties to be finalized in Davao
The Lakas-CMD headquarters aired strong optimism yesterday that the cross-country consultations for its planned fusion with the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) will result in the signing of a merger declaration between local leaders of the two parties in Davao City tomorrow.
Mercury in health care devices to be banned – DoH
The Department of Health (DoH) said yesterday it is set to release an administrative order (AO), imposing a total ban on the use of mercury-based sphygmomanometer, a device used to check one’s blood pressure, and thermometer, a device used to check one’s temperature.
Dole-outs should not come from taxpayers’ money, says Lacson
Opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson said yesterday the Arroyo administration should not use taxpayers’ money for subsidies designed to endear itself to the people.
P1-M reward approved for information on Ces Drilon kidnappers
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has approved the release of P1-million cash reward for anyone who will provide information that will lead to the arrest of two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) personalities believed to be involved in the kidnapping of television reporter Ces Drilon and her crew in Sulu.
GMA promotes gov’t accreditation tests
President Arroyo has encouraged out-of-school youths and interested learners to avail themselves of the government’s free accreditation tests to enable them to return to the formal education system.
Adiong cites Ompia Party
Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal "Bombit" Al Adiong Jr. exhorted officers and members of the Ompia Party to work for the welfare of the Muslim community after inducting newly elected officers of the party in Marawi City last week.
Military action not connected with Ces kidnapping — Dureza
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Press Secretary Jesus Dureza yesterday said new troop deployment in Sulu and reports of the use of artillery were not part of an attempt to rescue ABS-CBN reporter Ces Drilon, cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Octavio Dinampo from an Abu Sayyaf group.
Archbishop opposes plan to use nuke power
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz has opposed the plan of the government to tap nuclear power for future energy use, saying it is unsafe.
DoLE reviews transport workers’ safety standards
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) is set to undertake amendments to the occupational safety and health standards (OSHS) of establishments engaged in land, sea and air transportation to further protect workers from hazards in their workplaces.
Local scientists intensify research on jatropha
With the need to fasttrack the development of biofuels to address the skyrocketing prices of fossil fuel in the market, crop scientists in UP Los BaƱos are currently conducting rigorous gene conservation and regeneration of jatropha species for future use as part of their research and development (R & D) efforts.
Fetal death statistics bared
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released the latest statistics on fetal deaths in the country based on data on fetal deaths registered nationwide from January 2005 to March 2006.
For only P80 a day until full payment of an interest- free loan from government banks, drivers and operators of public utility vehicles can convert their diesel engines to use cheaper and environment-friendly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG).
CHR chief warns gov’t vs abuses in demolitions
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Leila De Lima has warned the government against possible human rights abuses in the conduct of demolition of houses and forced eviction of informal settlers, as she set a meeting with various agencies today to clarify the issue.
Sandigan rules on firm’s claim to ‘Payanig’ property
The Sandiganbayan has finally slammed the door completely on the claim of Greenhills Properties Inc. (GPI) over the 18.4-hectare prime property in Pasig City that was turned over to the government in 1986 by a crony of former President Ferdinand Marcos.
Merger of Lakas, Kampi parties to be finalized in Davao
The Lakas-CMD headquarters aired strong optimism yesterday that the cross-country consultations for its planned fusion with the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) will result in the signing of a merger declaration between local leaders of the two parties in Davao City tomorrow.
Mercury in health care devices to be banned – DoH
The Department of Health (DoH) said yesterday it is set to release an administrative order (AO), imposing a total ban on the use of mercury-based sphygmomanometer, a device used to check one’s blood pressure, and thermometer, a device used to check one’s temperature.
Dole-outs should not come from taxpayers’ money, says Lacson
Opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson said yesterday the Arroyo administration should not use taxpayers’ money for subsidies designed to endear itself to the people.
P1-M reward approved for information on Ces Drilon kidnappers
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has approved the release of P1-million cash reward for anyone who will provide information that will lead to the arrest of two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) personalities believed to be involved in the kidnapping of television reporter Ces Drilon and her crew in Sulu.
GMA promotes gov’t accreditation tests
President Arroyo has encouraged out-of-school youths and interested learners to avail themselves of the government’s free accreditation tests to enable them to return to the formal education system.
Adiong cites Ompia Party
Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal "Bombit" Al Adiong Jr. exhorted officers and members of the Ompia Party to work for the welfare of the Muslim community after inducting newly elected officers of the party in Marawi City last week.
Military action not connected with Ces kidnapping — Dureza
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Press Secretary Jesus Dureza yesterday said new troop deployment in Sulu and reports of the use of artillery were not part of an attempt to rescue ABS-CBN reporter Ces Drilon, cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Octavio Dinampo from an Abu Sayyaf group.
Archbishop opposes plan to use nuke power
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz has opposed the plan of the government to tap nuclear power for future energy use, saying it is unsafe.
DoLE reviews transport workers’ safety standards
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) is set to undertake amendments to the occupational safety and health standards (OSHS) of establishments engaged in land, sea and air transportation to further protect workers from hazards in their workplaces.
Local scientists intensify research on jatropha
With the need to fasttrack the development of biofuels to address the skyrocketing prices of fossil fuel in the market, crop scientists in UP Los BaƱos are currently conducting rigorous gene conservation and regeneration of jatropha species for future use as part of their research and development (R & D) efforts.
Fetal death statistics bared
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released the latest statistics on fetal deaths in the country based on data on fetal deaths registered nationwide from January 2005 to March 2006.
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