Government advises inspection of pigs
With the fiesta season in the Philippines just around the bend, the National Meat Inspection Service has advised that pigs should be brought to accredited slaughter houses where they can undergo inspection before slaughtering.
Swine flu scare dampens pork prices: DA
The swine flu scare has caused the decline in pork prices in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) explained Tuesday.
City Hall action
ACTING Mayor Michael Rama yesterday assured the public that the City is taking steps to prepare for swine flu, which has already killed at least 150 persons in Mexico.
RP hog farms being monitored vs swine flu
The government has started monitoring all hog farms nationwide as part of its efforts against the swine flu virus that has already killed more than 150 people in Mexico and is said to be fast spreading to other countries.
New Zealand confirms swine flu
New Zealand today confirmed swine flu among a school group that recently returned from Mexico, extending the deadly new disease's global reach into the Asia-South Pacific region.
Number of US swine flu cases jumps to 68
Federal health officials reported yesterday that the number of confirmed US swine flu cases had jumped to 64, while state officials reported at least four more.
Israel confirms swine flu case
In the first case of swine flu in the Middle East, an Israeli man who recently returned from Mexico was on Tuesday confirmed to have contracted the potentially deadly virus, officials said.
Taxi receipts set for June
THE LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has asked taxi drivers to start issuing manual receipts in preparation for its mandatory implementation in June. LTFRB Chairman Albert H. Suansing said in a phone interview yesterday that "cab drivers have been directed to issue receipts to passengers as early as January of this year."
On June 1, taxi operators with license plates ending in 1 and 6 are required to install metered machines capable of issuing receipts before their units can undergo re-sealing, Mr. Suansing said. Other numbers will be covered in succeeding months.
He said each meter would cost between P12,000 and P15,000 apiece.
Starting January 2010, all taxi units are expected to comply with the directive or their operators will have to pay graduated fines starting at P500 for the first offense.
"Passengers have the right to demand receipts; and if not granted, they can text the unit's plate number and their complaint to 4813," Mr. Suansing said. "Discussions had been conducted with cab drivers and operators, so they cannot argue that they were not informed or consulted on this matter," he added.
Guidelines sa meter may resibo gipaabot
Dili pa dayon mapatuman ang planong pagbutang og mga metrohan sa taxi nga dunay resibo hangtud nga wala pay kamandoan gikan sa Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) sa kaulohan.
No LPG price hike till May
Prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or cooking gas will remain steady until next month, according to a large group of LPG refillers.
Oil falls below $49 as swine flu fallout eyed
Oil prices fell below $49 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders mulled how much a global outbreak of swine flu could undermine demand for crude.
Fuel prices should be lower by over P4/liter
Unimpressed with the latest P1-per-liter rollback in fuel prices, a militant think tank claimed Tuesday that diesel and gas prices should be P4 lower than the current rates.
Judge: Audit of Big 3 to cover 2003-2008
The government is likely to check the financial records of Pilipinas Shell, Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex) and Petron Corp. from 2003 to 2008, following its investigation on the continuing oil price increases in the country, a Manila Regional Trial Court judge announced Tuesday.
Lampposts overpriced gyud - Ombudsman
Nahuman na ang reinvestigation nga gipahigayon sa Ombudsman labot sa kontrobersiyal nga overpriced nga decorative lamppost sa 12th Asean Summit ug giingong gipaburot gyud ang mga presyo niini.
Di ka-'file' og SAL silotan
Ang Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) mipahinumdom sa mga opisyal sa kabarangayan sa dakbayan sa Sugbu nga moduso na sa ilang Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SAL) ug ang mapakyas niini pagasilotan.
PAO sets limit on filing case v Sulpicio
In the interest of fairness, the Public Attorney's Office has set a deadline to those who intend to file a case against Sulpicio Lines Inc. in relation to the June 2008 sinking of the M/V Princess of the Stars. PAO Regional Director Maria Gree Calinawan said yesterday they have given those who intend to seek PAO assistance in filing a case until April 30 to do so, and that subsequent requests for assistance would be treated at a case-to-case basis.
CAP continues paying benefits
College Assurance Plan Philippines, Inc. (CAP) announced that it continues to pay educational benefits to its planholders, beginning with those who were scheduled to receive their plan benefits for previous school years in accordance with the court-approved revised rehabilitation plan.
Pag-IBIG loans open to displaced workers
State-run Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), also known as Pag-IBIG Fund, announced Tuesday that it will cater to financial needs of displaced workers through a special short term loan window for members.
BIR to launch shame campaign
Delinquent tax payers beware. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is set to publish names of tax payers who do not settle their accounts receivables and delinquent accounts with the tax agency.
577 pass mechanical engineer board
A total of 577 out of 1,164 passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examinations, the Professional Regulation Commission announced Tuesday.
Top 10 mechanical engineers
Following are the examinees who garnered the 10 highest places in the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination:
1. Joseph Tundag Mayormita, University of Cebu--88.65%
2. Iron Descalsota Plando, University of Cebu--88.40%
3. Ruel Geronga Gravo, Western Institute of Technology -- 88.05%
4. Jacinto Hachaso Fajardo Jr., University of Cebu--87.85%
5. Exekiel Deus Aurelio, University of the Philippines-Diliman--87.75%
6. Joseph Louis Lim Varona, Mapua Institute of Technology--87.35%
7. Mark Anthony Marquez Marzo, Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila--86.70%
8. Kristoffer Lemi Manalaysay, Technological University of the Philippines-Manila--86.15%
9. Arlene Patalino Albiso, University Of Southern Mindanao-Kidapawan--85.95%
10. Paulo Adrian Calalang Fernandezmapua Institute Of Technology--85.60%
Cheating in October 2008 police exams
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has nullified the results of its October 2008 police entrance and promotional examinations after it uncovered irregularities that included massive cheating.
Dumpit gikasuha'g murder
Gipasakaan og kasong murder ang kontrobersyal nga polis sa Cebu City Police Office nga si SPO1 Adonis Dumpit kalabot sa pagpatay sa usa ka gipasanginlang tulisan upat na ka tuig ang nakalabay diha sa barangay Tejero.
Suertres Sa PCSO Gi-Masiao Susihon
Gipasusi na karon sa kadagkuan sa kapolisan sa lalawigan sa Sugbu ang report nga ang Suertres Game sa Philippine Charity Sweepstakes (PCSO) mao na karoy gibasehan sa mga operators og masiao sa probinsya.
Vidal apologizes for shortcomings
In rites celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Cebu, Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal talked instead of shortcomings, publicly asking for forgiveness on behalf of his priests and auxiliary bishops and for himself for the wrongs they have done, and the rights they failed to do.
Vidal slams SWS survey results
CEBU Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal reiterated the church's stand against the reproductive health (RH) bill during a homily he gave at a mass attended by Cebuano lawmakers supporting the measure.
PGMA mibukas sa Cathedral 'marker'
Si Presidente Gloria Macapagal Arroyo maoy nanguna kagahapon sa pagbukas sa usa ka ' marker' nga gitarok atubangan sa Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral agig paghandom sa labing karaang simbahan sa Sugbo.
Palace wants Castro out from BI
Malacañang has finally intervened and asked for the immediate recall of controversial assistant Cebu City prosecutor Mary Ann Castro from the Bureau of Immigration where she has been detailed since 2005.
Foreign trips ni Gloria idinepensa
Idinepensa ng Malacañang ang mga foreign trips ni Pangulong Arroyo matapos akusahan ng oposisyon na nagsasayang lamang ng pondo ng gobyerno sa mga pagbiyahe nito.
Admin derail impeach bid vs Ombuds
The House committee on justice failed to take up the impeachment complaint filed against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez due to the absence of administration congressmen during Tuesday's hearing.
ZTE witness Lozada won't resist arrest
When the arresting team comes, Rodolfo Noel "Jun" Lozada will freely go with them to jail.
Warrant of arrest vs Lozada inilabas na
Inilabas na ng Manila Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) ang warrant of arrest laban kay NBN- ZTE star witness Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada Jr. kaugnay sa perjury case na inihain laban sa kaniya ni dating Presidential Chief of Staff Michael Defensor.
Comelec officials bawal makipagsosyalan
Pinagbabawalan ni Commmision on Elections Chairman Jose Melo ang pakikipagsosyalan ng mga opisyal ng komisyon hangga't hindi natatapos ang bidding upang makaiwas sa anumang pagdududa na may papaborang bidder para sa 2010 automated elections.
Villar sorry over 'kangaroo court' remark
Senator Manuel Villar has apologized for calling the committee of the whole that would investigate his ethics case over an alleged anomalous road project a "bigger kangaroo court," Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said Tuesday night.
Bishop sees no presidentiable worthy
As far as Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo is concerned, none of the "visible presidentiables" has the integrity and is worthy enough to lead the nation.
DFA surprised by DND's breach of protocol
The Department of Defense not only breached protocol by announcing the ambassadorial appointments of its two highest ranking military officials, it also caught the foreign service community by surprise.
Plot to spring rebels from detention raw
Malacañang on Tuesday admitted that the supposed plot to spring detained military officers involved in attempts to overthrow the Arroyo government is still "raw information".
Pakistani jets pound militants near capital
Pakistani jets and attack helicopters struck Taliban positions in mountains close to the capital yesterday as part of a widening offensive against militants spreading out from the lawless region along the border with Afghanistan.
Hugh Jackman's visit to Mexico canceled
Even the mighty Wolverine is taking precautions when it comes to swine flu.
EU health chief criticizes "swine flu" name
The European Union says the swine flu epidemic should be renamed "novel flu" because the current name is misleading and could unnecessarily damage the pork industry.
Pacquiao arrives in Las Vegas
Manny Pacquiao slipped into this glitzy entertainment haven Monday night (Tuesday in Manila) primed up for battle against Ricky Hatton on May 2.
Roach's plan: Take out Hatton's focus
Freddie Roach has the work all cut out for Manny Pacquiao in his light-welterweight fight with Ricky Hatton. Aware Hatton is not exactly a "patient fighter", Roach said the thing to do is frustrate the Englishman champion and let him abandon their fight plan.
Roach believes Peñalosa can still win
Freddie Roach believes that matched up against a perfect opponent, two-time Filipino world champion Gerry Peñalosa still has got what it takes to win another title.
Palarong Pambansa goes online
This year's Palarong Pambansa in Tacloban City organized by the Department of Education (DepEd) is extra special. It includes online live updates on gaming results and even videos posted on popular video hosting service, YouTube.
Mommy Carol cried during wedding
The mother of young superstar Judy Ann Santos said Tuesday she cried when her youngest daughter and actor Ryan Agoncillo exchanged "I dos" in San Juan, Batangas.
Alfie hopes Juday, Ryan will be happy
Kahit tutol noong una sa kasalang Judy Ann Santos at Ryan Agoncillo, dumalo ang talent manager na si Alfie Lorenzo sa "sorpresang" pag-iisang dibdib ng dalawa sa San Juan Nepomuceno Church sa San Juan, Batangas nitong Martes ng umaga.
Korina Sanchez takes leave of absence
Veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez will go on leave ahead of her publicly announced wedding with Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas, an ABS-CBN official said Tuesday.
Anne Curtis: I'm single but happy
Actress Anne Curtis has confessed that she missed being in a romantic relationship.
Bea wants to 'break up' with John Lloyd
Actress Bea Alonzo said it is time for her and on-screen partner John Lloyd Cruz to start doing separate projects for them to further improve their craft.
Veteran actress Paraluman dies at 85
Nagluluksa ang industriya ng showbiz sa pagpanaw nitong Lunes ng beteranang aktres na si Paraluman o Sigrid Sophia Agatha Von Giese sa tunay na buhay.
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