DOH nagbabala sa bakuna vs H1N1
Nagbabala kahapon ang Department of Health sa publiko na huwag agad magpapaniwala sa mga alok na bakuna ng ilang mga pagamutan para umano ma-immune o hindi tablan ng H1N1 Influenza A virus (swine virus).
A(H1N1) virus threat still looms over RP; cases rise to 5,728 in 33 countries
The dreaded Influenza (A)H1N1 virus continued to threaten the Philippines on Wednesday, with two new cases were recorded in two Asian countries.
Flu fears evident as cases top 6,000
In China, mask-wearing police cordoned off more hotels Wednesday, quarantining anyone who came in contact with swine flu patients, no matter how mild their symptoms. Not so in Mexico, where the health secretary encouraged tourists to come relax in their favorite vacation spots despite a growing swine flu caseload.
Transport group might ask for fare hike
A transport group has warned it would seek the return of the P7.50 minimum jeepney fare if oil companies would continue to jack up crude prices in the coming days.
Prices of school supplies starting to rise
Malapit na naman ang pasukan kaya't ang ilan nating kababayan, nagsimula nang mamili ng school supplies. Kasabay niyan, nagsimula na ring tumaas ang presyo ng ilang gamit sa eskwela. Pinayuhan naman ng DTI ang mga magulang na mamili na nang maaga nang makaiwas sila sa siksikan.
Prices of school supplies stable—DTI
Dealers and retailers of school supplies are keeping their prices stable, as raw material prices, particularly for paper products, have gone down worldwide.
With classes beginning in June, parents who were victimized by the Legacy pre-need companies are unlikely to see any returns on their investments. The SEC said it has not been able to proceed with the liquidation of Legacy's trust funds because these funds are still tied up to the cases against Legacy. The SEC added that it is urging other pre-need companies to prioritize payouts to educational plan holders with beneficiaries enrolling this coming semester.
Congress mulls metering device to track revenues of mobile phone companies
Congress wants government to keep a close track of the revenues of the cellular mobile telephone service (CTMS) providers through the installation of a metering device.
Malacañang: Hiking govt pay urgent
A measure raising government workers" salaries have been considered urgent by Malacañang after it sought legislative cooperation in changing salary arrangements of public employees.
VECO union stages second day of protest
Members of the Visayan Electric Company Employees Union (VECEU) yesterday hold a noise barrage to continue their protest against the management.
Groups countdown to end of Arroyo's term
Kung may mga inip na inip na sa pagpapalit ng Pangulo, may grupo nang binibilang ang mga nalalabing araw ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo sa puwesto! May samahan namang hindi pa nakuntento, in-orasan pa nila!
Arroyo not afraid of lawsuits -- Palace
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is not afraid not afraid of possible lawsuits after she steps down in 2010, Malacañang said Wednesday.
Nograles sees walkout on term extension
House Speaker Prospero Nograles said on Wednesday that majority of congressmen who have supported proposals to amend the Constitution will "walk out" if term extension is injected into the Charter change (Cha-cha) resolutions.
Comelec OKs appeals of 4 poll bidders
The motions for reconsideration filed by four bidders in the automation of the 2010 elections were granted on Wednesday by the Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Judge in Lozada case: Palace pressure
May mainit na pagbubunyag sa ABS-CBN News ang hukom na humahawak sa kasong perjury o pagsisinungaling na isinampa laban kay NBN-ZTE witness Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada! Ayon kay Manila Metropolitan Trial Court Judge Jorge Emmanuel Lorredo, tinatakot umano siya ng Malacañang para bumitiw na o mag-inhibit sa kaso. Buwelta ni Lorredo: hindi niya tatalikuran ang tungkulin niya!
DOJ chief lashes judge in Lozada case
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez on Wednesday lashed at a Manila judge for linking the First Family to the perjury case filed by former presidential chief of staff Michael "Mike" Defensor against ZTE-NBN star witness Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada Jr.
3 ka mayor: IRA di una kuhaan
Nagkasabot sila si Governor Gwendolyn Garcia ug ang tulo ka mga mayor sa mga siyudad nga gibalik sa pagkalungsod nga hangyuon si Presidente Gloria Macapagal Arroyo nga dili lang hilabtan ang pag-release sa Internal Revenue Allotment kon IRA share hangtud na mapupos ang tuig 2009.
One of cases vs. Radaza dropped
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Arturo O. Radaza got what he calls as the "best gift" for his 62nd birthday last Tuesday — the dismissal of one case filed against him over the alleged overpriced lampposts that were put up for the 2005 ASEAN Summit.
'Overpricing' in Asean lamppost contracts
EX-MANDAUE City mayor Thadeo Ouano and Lapu-Lapu Mayor Arturo Radaza were cleared in a case related to the 2007 Asean Summit lamppost scam. But they were impleaded in another.
4 Cebu City officials convicted of graft
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced four Cebu City officials to 12 to 15 years in jail for allowing a disbursing officer to make unliquidated cash advances amounting to more than P9.8 million from September 1995 to March 1998. The anti-graft court's Fourth Division, in a 38-page ruling, also ordered city administrator Alan Gaviola, city treasurer Eustaquio Cesa, cash division chief Benilda Bacasmas, and Edna Jaca to pay for the missing funds.
The four officials were found to have allowed accountant Luz Gonzales to make unliquidated cash advances for more than two years without making sure that the funds were accounted for according to Commission on Audit (COA) rules.
Complaints vs. Shimura, Loot: Gwen's
The administrative complaints against Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura and his mother Vice Mayor Ma. Luisa Loot for alleged failure to implement projects of the provincial government had the approval of Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, said Capitol consultant Rory Jon Sepulveda.
Tomas mo-uli, City Hall mangandam
Pangandaman sa mga opisyal sa siyudad sa Sugbu ang gitakdang pagbalik ni Mayor-on-leave Tomas Osmeña dinhi sa dakbayan. Matud ni City Administrator Bimbo Fernandez madayon pagpauli si Osmeña karong Mayo 21 o 22. Nagkanayon ang city administrator nga kun ilang giandaman ang pagpauli ni Osmeña niadtong Marso mas dako pa ang ilang himuon karon.
City under state of environmental calamity
CEBU City councilors are eyeing to declare the city under a "state of environmental calamity" so they could tap calamity funds to respond to the problem.
Mga polis nagdawat payola
Gibulgar ni Supt. Erson Digal, officer-in-charge (OIC) sa Cebu Provincial Police Office, nga adunay mga sakop sa kapolisan diha sa habagatang bahin sa lalawigan sa Sugbu nga nagdawatan og protection money gikan sa mga drug lord ug gambling lord.
CCDCC: Hole in school not compost pit
An investigation conducted by the Cebu City Disaster Coordinating Council (CCDCC) revealed that the 20-feet deep hole dug inside the campus of a school in Basak San Nicolas is "unfit for a compost pit" contrary to what school officials are claiming.
Transport grps. hit hike in inspection fees
Various transport groups yesterday questioned the increase in the inspection fees of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
NPA couple voluntarily surrenders
A couple, who are alleged to be members of New People's Army (NPA), voluntarily surrendered to Danao City Mayor Ramonito Durano III last Tuesday afternoon.
Lawyer sues bank 4 selling 'carnapped' car
A lawyer has filed a civil case for damages against a rural bank and its officials for allegedly selling a carnapped vehicle to him. Atty. Ronald Baquiano filed a case for annulment of contract of sale, recovery of sum of money and damages against Peninsula Rural Bank represented by its president and chief executive officer Robert Cantoy and Mandaue City branch manager Marvin Soco before the Regional Trial Court in Cebu City.
Moneylender barred from Palace of Justice
The executive judge of the Regional Trial Court in Cebu City barred a moneylender who has been preying on court employees and using government office during office hours. Judge Mienrado Paredes yesterday issued a memorandum to Engineer Isagani Saranillo to bar Victor Yu from operating his business inside the maintenance office of the Palace of Justice.
Cult operating in Lapu for 40 years: cop
A CULT whose leader is accused of having sex with girls in exchange for "healing sessions" has been operating in Lapu-Lapu City for 40 years, said Senior Supt. Mariano Natuel Jr.
Cerge gets CA nod as Press Secretary
The Commission on Appointments (CA) yesterday unanimously confirmed the appointment of Cebuano Cerge Remonde as press secretary.
NBI vows to release Etong probe results next week
Another US marine accused of raping Pinay
Another American marine participating in the RP-US Baliktan exercises has been accused of raping a Filipina. Gabriela said that the victim, only identified as "Vanessa," was raped by a US marine last April 18 inside the latter's hotel room in Makati City.
Fund mess in RP-US exercise dirty pattern
Alleged irregularities in the handling of funds for the Balikatan exercises did not just happen in 2007. It is a "dirty pattern" that has been going on in the Philippine military"s annual joint exercises with US troops under the Visiting Forces Agreement, according to a junior Navy officer. This was the claim of Lt. Senior Grade Nancy Gadian as she bewailed the alleged financial mess in the Balikatan exercises, which had been conducted for 25 times with the last exercise held in the Bicol region last April 1 to 30.
AFP officials linked to P46-M fund mess
High-ranking military officers were involved in the alleged misuse of the P46-million budget for the Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games between Filipino and American troops in 2007, a whistleblower said.
Gadian investigated for release of funds
Retired Lt. Gen. Eugenio Cedo on Wednesday denied the allegations of a junior Navy officer that he pocketed money meant for the RP-US military exercises in Mindanao two years ago.
US ups foreign aid to Philippines
The United States has allocated a total of $667 million in foreign assistance to the Philippines under the proposed government budget submitted by US President Barack Obama to the US Congress last May 7, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo announced on Wednesday.
Sulu governor survives blast; 10 hurt
Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan escaped unhurt in a roadside bombing near the provincial capitol in Patikul town yesterday.
Querubin gears up for senatorial bid
Detained Marine Col. Ariel Querubin officially registered yesterday as a voter of Barangay Quinavite here as part of his preparations for his senatorial bid in the 2010 elections.
DOF OK with a two-tier sin tax scheme
The Department of Finance (DOF) is willing to forego its earlier proposal to impose a single tax rate on tobacco and alcohol products just so it can collect much-needed revenues as soon as possible.
BIR misses April collection goal
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) missed its revenue target of P100 billion for April despite the month being the tax-filing season, its top official said yesterday.
DA tightens control on agri products
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants a 100 percent strip search of all reefer vans and refrigerated containers passing through customs as part of the government's three-point program to curb the smuggling of vegetables and other farm products into the country.
Pope in Bethlehem endorses Palestinians
Standing in the cradle of Christianity, Pope Benedict XVI told Palestinians on Wednesday he understands their suffering and offered the Vatican's strongest and most symbolic public backing yet for an independent Palestinian homeland.
Church sex abuse trial opens in Seattle
Two men sexually abused by a Catholic priest in the 1970s sat in court — one weeping silently, one stone-faced — as their lawyer asked a jury to hold the Seattle Catholic Archdiocese accountable for some of the darkest moments of their lives.
Thailand postpones ASEAN Summit to Oct
Thailand decided today to postpone the ASEAN Summit from earlier planned mid-June to late October, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya told reporters.
One last fight for politics-bound Pacquiao?
Pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday admitted seriously thinking about hanging up his gloves by year end, apparently to pursue his political plans.
Ring scribe: Pacquiao best fighter of 2000s
Ring Magazine columnist Michael Rosenthal listed his best pound-for-pound fighter in each of the past 10 decades and picked Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao as the top fighter for the 2000s with over Floyd Mayweather Jr. as runner up. "Sorry Floyd but you need to fight the best to be the best," Rosenthal wrote in explaining his choice of Pacquiao over Mayweather for this decade.
Rain or Shine beats Barako Bull
Rain or Shine has boosted its semifinal chances in the Motolite-PBA Fiesta Conference by escaping Barako Bull on Wednesday, 101-97, at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Bikini show organizers indicted
The Cebu Provincial Prosecutor's Office indicted the organizers and performers of the controversial bikini show in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island during the Holy Week and approved the filing of the criminal case for violation of the Women Development Code of Cebu Province before the Municipal Circuit Trial Court.
Sandara finds stardom in Korea
And finally, after a short-lived success in the Philippines, Sandara Park is getting a big break in South Korea where she will be formally launched this month as part of the new Korean pop group 2NE1 (short for 21).
Next: Willie the mall tycoon
Napakatayog na nga ng narating ng binansagang "pinakamakapangyarihan tao sa showbiz" ngayon na si Willie Revillame. Bukod sa maraming bahay, sasakyan at yate, ngayon, itinatayo na ang isa pang dream project ni Willie: isang ten storey mall na gagastusan ng lampas kalahating bilyong piso!
Mommy Dionisia reveals her her love life
Hindi na halos makapaghintay si Nanay Dionisia na i-celebrate ang kanyang engrandeng birthday sa Biyernes. Pero di lang iyan ang exciting sa buhay ng ina ni Manny Pacquiao. Exciting din daw ang lovelife ni Nanay Dionisia dahil inamin niya meron pa rin siyang mga manliligaw! Balak kaya niyang mag-asawa ulit?
Air strikes in south ahead of actress' visit
The military dropped bombs on suspected lairs of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels in Maguindanao province on Wednesday, a military spokesman said.
Do you want to study in Japan?
The embassy of Japan here is inviting all Filipino citizens from 17 to 35 years of age to study in Japan on a scholarship. The deadline for submitting all requirements for Japanese government scholarships in undergraduate, professional training, College of Technology courses, as well as research for master's or doctorate course, is on May 29, Friday.
Application forms and other details are available at the JICC (Japan Information and Culture Center) Library in the embassy in Manila, or at the consular offices of Japan in Cebu City and Davao City. They may be also be downloaded from theembassy website).
While the selection process for the scholarships is composed of several stages—document screening, written exams, and interviews, among the general requirements are good academic standing and formal education.
Only selected applicants at each stage will be notified for further instructions.
The embassy said free scholarship consultations are also held at its library every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interested individuals are requested to bring a valid ID so they can enter the embassy premises.
Scholarships are available for the following fields of study for up to five years of undergraduate course: Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences;
For up to three years of professional training course: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion, Dress Making, Design, Photography, among others;
For up to four years of a College of Technology course: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information, Communication and Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture and Civil Eng, Maritime Engineering, among others;
For a maximum of five years in research: Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences.
For more information, visit or call:
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
Embassy of Japan
2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300
Tel #: (02) 551-5710 local 2315 and 2317
Consular Office of Japan, Cebu
7/F Keppel Center, Samar Loop corner Cardinal Rosales Ave
Cebu Business Park, 6000 Cebu City
Tel #: (032) 231-7321/22
Consular Office of Japan, Davao
Suite B305m, 3/F, Plaza de Luisa Complex
140 Ramon Magsaysay Ave., 8000 Davao City
Tel #: (082) 221-3100
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