Napocor wants to hike power rates
National Power Corp. has applied for higher power rates to recover costs from more expensive fuel and a weaker peso. Napocor wants a 74.56-centavo per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase for Luzon customers, 81.14 centavos for the Visayas, and 15.9 centavos for Mindanao. In another application with the Energy Regulatory Commission, Napocor sought an additional 17.22-centavo/kWh adjustment for Luzon, 0.23-centavo for the Visayas and 4.03 centavos for Mindanao.
More declines for oil
Oil prices tumbled below $38 a barrel yesterday on fresh evidence of weakness in the US housing market and a shrinking gross domestic product that suggests the recession may be worsening.
Cash subsidy up for 3,000 families
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Central Visayas will soon cover about 3,000 households from 10 depressed barangays in Cebu City under the agency's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, otherwise known as the 4Ps. These 10 city barangays are Tejero, T. Padilla, Sawang Calero, Duljo-Fatima, Inayawan, Mambaling, Kalunasan, Sudlon I, Sudlon II, and Tagba-o. Beneficiaries will be receiving a cash grant for five years at P6,000 a year or P500 a month per household for health and nutritional expenses. There will also be a P3,000 subsidy for one schoolyear which covers 10 months or P300 per month per child for educational expenses. The program supports a maximum of three children per household.
Subsidy sought for displaced workers
Subsidies for displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amounting to P20,000 each are being sought by a labor group.
Christmas in Somalia for 91 Filipinos
About 91 Filipino seafarers held by Somali pirates inside six vessels won't be coming home for Christmas this year.
4 of 6 retailers 'not registered'
FOUR of six pyrotechnic retailers at the Toledo City terminal had no licenses to sell these, police said yesterday.
Rebels declare ceasefire
In celebration of the Christmas and New Year, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has ordered the "red fighters" of the New People's Army to suspend its operations starting today, December 24, until Friday, December 26 and then on December 31 until January 1, next year.
Filipinos see 'happy' Christmas
Most Filipinos expect a happy Christmas celebration this year, and "lechon (roasted pig)" salad, pasta and ham top the list of the "most anticipated dishes" in the Yuletide feast, according to the latest survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). The survey also found that for most Filipinos, money and clothing were among the best Christmas gifts they ever received. Three out of every five adult Filipinos (63 percent) expected a happy Christmas celebration, while only eight percent expected it to be sad, and about a third (27 percent) said it would be neither happy nor sad. The top christmas food responses were "lechon baboy/baka (roasted pork/beef)" (14 percent); fruit or macaroni salad (12 percent); spaghetti and other pasta dishes (12 percent); and ham (10 percent). In Metro Manila, ham (16 percent) topped the list of most anticipated food, while spaghetti and other pasta dishes (15 percent) were the most anticipated in Luzon outside Metro Manila. Lechon was most anticipated in the Visayas (17 percent) and Mindanao (17 percent), and also among classes ABC (15 percent) and D (15 percent). As for the best Christmas gift ever received, the top responses were money or extra income (14 percent), family (13 percent) and clothing (13 percent). These were followed by good health (8 percent), personal belongings (4 percent), food (3 percent), household amenities (2 percent), a new child in the family (2 percent), job or livelihood (2 percent) and love and affection (2 percent). In Metro Manila, money ranked as the best Christmas gift ever received (22 percent), while in Balance Luzon, the top response was family (18 percent). In the Visayas, the best Christmas gift cited was money (15 percent), good health (15 percent) and clothing (13 percent); while in Mindanao, clothing (15 percent) and good health (11 percent) topped the roster. As for happiness with Christmas across areas, expectations were higher in the Visayas (70 percent) and Mindanao (70 percent) than in Balance Luzon (59 percent) and Metro Manila (55 percent).
Polis gilabay sa Siquijor
Bisan nagsingabot na ang Pasko gilabay ngadto sa Siquijor ang polis nga maoy traffic investigator sa dugoon nga Christmas party sa Police Regional Office (PRO-7) nga miresulta sa pagkamatay sa usa ka polis ug pagka-angol sa laing unom ka kauban human naatrasan sa Pajero nga gimaneho sa hubog nga si retired Supt. Benjamin Miaga.
Mga kawani sa city hall makapahulay
Sayong makapauli ug makapahuway ang mga kawani sa Cebu City Hall karong adlawa tungod kay tunga lang sa adlaw ang ilang trabaho.
Job order gitaktak ni Soc
Gipalagpot gikan sa trabaho ni Mayor Socrates Fernandez sa dakbayan sa Talisay ang usa ka job order nga ubos sa iyang quota human kini pasanginli nga mipaburot sa presyo sa hydraulic oil.
Mga opisyal sa Madridejos gikiha
Mga opisyales sa lungsod sa Madridejos gipasakaan og kasong civil sa usa ka korporasyon tungod sa pagpa-undang sa proyekto nga gipasiugdahan sa nakalabay nga mayor.
10 barangay, 'dengue free'
Nagpabiling walay kaso sa dengue ang napulo ka mga barangay sa dakbayan sa Sugbu sukad niadtong buwan sa Enero hangtud niining buwana. Ang napulo ka dengue-free barangay naglakip sa Agsungot, Babag, Buot Taup, Malubog, Pamutan, Sudlon 1, Sudlon 2, Tabunan, Tagbao ug barangay Taptap. Nag-una gihapon ang Guadalupe sa labing daghan og kaso sa dengue. Gisundan sa Labangon, Tisa, Inayawan, Mabolo, Basak San Nicolas, ug Lahug. Ang dakbayan duna nay 1,183 ka biktima sa dengue ug 51 namatay.
MCWD assures supply of water
The management of Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has measures in place to meet the demand of its 50,000 concessionaires in Lapu-Lapu City and in the town of Cordova even if Mactan Rock Industries, Inc. will cease supplying water starting this January 6.
City Hall to tax Capitol on park fees
IF the Provincial Government insists on collecting parking fees, the Cebu City Government might move to collect real estate and business taxes from Capitol.
City tells province not to try again
Cebu City administrator Francisco "Bimbo" Fernandez yesterday discouraged the officials of the Province of Cebu from filing a motion for reconsideration after their intention to participate in the bidding of lots at the South Road Properties was rejected.
Measure might make "karera" legit
After Ermita barangay officials legalized the operations of commercial computer/online video games, and other gaming machines in their place, some residents are worried that the move will also make the operations of video karera legitimate.
Woman throws infant son off ship
A 27-year-old woman threw her one-year-old son off a passenger vessel and then tried to commit suicide by jumping overboard while the Bacolod-bound ship was cruising near Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo. The crew of M/V St. Peter of Negros Navigation managed to rescue Flordeluna Pabuaya, 40 minutes after she had jumped off, and recovered the body of her son Jacob.
Bata dedo sa kamote
Isang 5-anyos na bata ang iniulat namatay ha bang tatlo pa nitong utol ay na-ospital makaraang ma lason sa kinaing ka mo teng kahoy na iniluto ng kanilang kamag-anak sa Barangay Palanog sa Tacloban City, Leyte ka makalawa.
SC stops probe on Garci tapes
THE Supreme Court (SC) issued yesterday a writ of prohibition that stops the Senate and any of its committees from conducting any inquiry in aid of legislation on the "Hello Garci" tapes.
'Hello Garci' ruling signals new probe
Because it has met a Constitutional requirement to publish its Rules of Procedure in two major broadsheets last October, the Senate can now initiate a fresh probe on the so-called "Hello Garci" wiretapping scandal, a Supreme Court (SC) official said Tuesday.
Brodkaster na na-libelo, lumaya
Inaprobahan ng Department of Justice ang pagpapalaya sa dating brodkaster na nakulong sa Davao Prison and Penal Farm sa kasong libelo na isinampa ni Rep. Pros pero Nograles sa Davao City Regional Trial Court may ilang taon na ang nakalipas. Si Alexander Adonis ay nahatulan ng apat na taong pag kakulong dahil sa kaso kaugnay sa isyung Burlesk King.
No House quorum for CARP
Speaker Prospero Nograles said he cannot guarantee a quorum if President Arroyo asks lawmakers to interrupt their Christmas vacation for a special session to consider a bill extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).
'ASG' attack wounds 17 in Basilan
At least 17 people were injured in an Abu Sayyaf grenade attack late Tuesday outside a popular fast food restaurant in Isabela City, Basilan.
State names new peace panel
A CABINET secretary, a former mayor and a former lawmaker are among the members of the new peace panel that will negotiate with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser C. Pangandaman who will represent the Muslims, former General Santos City mayor Adelbert Antonino to represent Christian-dominated areas, and former sectoral Rep. Ronald L. Adamat for the non-Muslim indigenous groups. President Arroyo had earlier appointed Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Rafael Seguis as head of the new panel. Another member will be named soon from a short list of four individuals.
Stop remitting money to Vatican
A Philippine lawmaker on Tuesday asked the Catholic Church to use the money from mass collection to help poor Filipinos instead of remitting the donations to the Vatican.
Philippines peso weakens even more
The peso extended its losing streak against the dollar, as foreign banks bought back the greenback on expectations it will continue its recovery push after the Christmas holidays. The local currency shed 10 centavos more from Monday's finish to close at P47.41 per dollar, marking its third straight day of losses.
Tax, Customs bureaus 2009 plan
The Tax and Customs bureaus have lined up plans to enhance collection next year, knowing that 2009 will be a difficult year even as officials and employees remain under pressure to hit targets.
Quedancor to continue operations
Operation of debt-ridden Quedan Rural Credit and Guarantee Corp. (Quedancor) will continue, despite earlier plans to phase it out as the government cannot afford the P3.5-billion proposed bailout, Finance Undersecretary Jeremias N. Paul, Jr. told reporters.
IMF warns of Great Depression
The US economy shrank by 0.5 percent in the third quarter, as Britain edged ever closer to a recession and the IMF's top economist warned of a second Great Depression.
Madoff investor's possible suicide
The founder of a hedge fund that invested with Bernard Madoff has been found dead at his Manhattan office. A spokeswoman with the New York Medical Examiner says Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet's death was reported Tuesday.
173 people trapped in Singapore
More than 170 people were trapped Tuesday on the world's tallest observation wheel after fire damaged the wheel's control room, a television station reported.
Quake strikes central, northern Italy
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck northern Italy on Tuesday and was felt from central Florence to northeastern Trieste.
Obama to use Abe Lincoln's Bible
President-elect Barack Obama will use the same Bible at his inauguration that Abraham Lincoln used for his swearing in.
Apas nails first ever CCG title
Barangay Apas etched its name in stone after winning the first ever overall championship of the Children's Community Games yesterday at the Cebu City Sports Center.
Pacquiao's speed perfect vs Hatton
SPEED kills, and Ricky Hatton must prevent a lightning-quick Manny Pacquiao from going forward continually if he wants to thwart the Filipino superstar in their Las Vegas bout in May.
Pacquiao devotes Christmas to family
Manny Pacquiao, who has virtually been deemed public property since winning against boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya, said he will devote his Christmas break exclusively for his family.
Pacquiao off to LA
Although he plans to spend spend the holidays with his family in Los Angeles, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao"s has also set his sights on his much-awaited match against reigning junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton.
Basketball Olympian Bernardo dies
Basketball Olympian Narciso "Ciso" Bernardo passed away Tuesday. He was 71.
Warner Bros. skips China release for Dark Knight
Hollywood blockbuster The Dark Knight , which sees Batman venturing to Hong Kong to capture a Chinese criminal, won't be getting an official release in China.
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