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Philippines names new military chief amid corruption scandals
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MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Sunday appointed an experienced fighter pilot as the country's new military chief, hoping restore credibility to an institution facing corruption allegations. Lieutenant-General Eduardo Oban replaces General Ricardo David who will retire on Monday. Oban takes on his… Read More
Red Cross appeals to gov’t, rebels: Spare civilians
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines?The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) appeals to government and communist rebels to spare civilians from violence. Jean-Robert Jorda, head of the sub-delegation of the ICRC in Mindanao, said that the ‘humanitarian consequences of the conflict remain a serious concern’ and it must be stopped. ‘Over the years and across the country, cycles of violence linked with insurgency have resulted in casualties, displacement, and a prevailing state of fear and insecurity among affected communities,’ Jorda said…. Read More
Del Rosario defines 3 pillars of foreign policy
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MANILA, Philippines?Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario has set out the three pillars of the country’s foreign policy: national security, economic diplomacy and the protection and promotion of the welfare of Filipinos abroad. Del Rosario sought to define the thrust of his tenure as head of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) during the department’s turnover rites with outgoing Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo on Tuesday afternoon at the… Read More
Manila prelate says Church will win debate over birth control bill
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MANILA, Philippines?Despite the popular acceptance of condoms in surveys, the country’s leading Catholic prelate said Saturday the Church would eventually emerge triumphant in the debate over the reproductive health (RH) bill. Read More
Aquino urged: Ban mining, too
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MANILA, Philippines?President Benigno Aquino III should also impose a ban on mining in certain areas in the country following his moratorium order on logging, a lawmaker said on Friday. Eastern Samar Representative Ben Evardone said a comprehensive measure, including a halt to mineral extractions, should be in place to mitigate the impact of climate change. “We laud… Read More
Philippine troops kill 2 al-Qaida-linked fighters
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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine troops killed two suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen and captured another during a clash in the country’s volatile south Sunday, enforcing a new counterinsurgency plan that rules out any peace talks with the… Read More
LTO eyes more stringent requirements for drivers’ licenses
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MANILA, Philippines?The Land Transportation Office (LTO) plans to implement stricter rules for the issuance of drivers’ licenses amid the spate of road accidents around the country in the past few weeks. Drivers of public utility vehicles will be under stricter scrutiny to ensure the safety of passengers that depend on mass transport to get from one point of the country to another. ‘Fully aware of the recent rash of… Read More
House issues code of conduct for members
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MANILA, Philippines ? This is a first in the House of Representatives: The chamber has come up with a code of conduct to ensure that its members uphold the integrity and credibility of the institution. Under the 10-point code, House members may not receive compensation from any source and may not use their influence on any person or group or institution in exchange for money. Read More
Doctors affirm: Life begins at fertilization
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MANILA, Philippines?The umbrella organization of doctors in the country has reaffirmed its stand that life begins at fertilization, after one of its members had said otherwise at a hearing on the reproductive health bill in Congress. Read More
Despite his many tasks, Binay happy with budget
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MANILA, Philippines?Vice President Jejomar Binay has other titles like housing czar and Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Concerns but he does not receive additional appropriations from the government for those extra tasks, according to his staff. Worse, the Department of Budget and Management even slashed his budget for 2011. Next year, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) would have only P185.1 million… Read More
Noy’s Xmas message: Love others beyond self
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BY REGINA BENGCO–> PRESIDENT Aquino yesterday called on Filipinos to practice love for others above oneself in order for the country to attain progress faster. In his first Christmas message as president, Aquino said the Filipinos should always remember the true meaning of… Read More
Philippine unemployment rising despite strong growth
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Manila: Philippines’ strong economic growth of 7.5 per cent has not solved the country’s unemployment rate which rose to 7.1 per cent in the third quarter of this year, from 6.9 per cent for the same period last year, the National Statistics… Read More
USAID co-hosts PDI read-along in Tawi-tawi
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BONGAO, Tawi-tawi, Philippines?At least 80 schoolchildren joined the Inquirer read-along session in the country’s… Read More
Schools told to keep Christmas parties simple
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MANILA, Philippines?Share more and keep celebrations simple. This is Education Secretary Armin Luistro’s reminder to the country’s more than 43,000 schools as students and teachers gear up for annual Christmas parties before the holiday break. Luistro, who leads a bare-essentials lifestyle as a La Salle brother, called for austerity and said school communities should… Read More
Senators nix P880M for condoms
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MANILA, Philippines?Senators have castrated the Department of Health’s (DOH) budget for contraceptives for distribution to the country’s poor starting next year. Read More
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