PNoy Hails Lacson as ‘No-nonsense’ Person

President Benigno Aquino III said having appointed former Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson as rehabilitation czar is an (–foul word(s) removed–)urance to speed up reconstruction efforts particularly areas devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan). In a media conference during Bulong-Pulungan 2013 Forum, the president explained the reason for culling Lacson as rehab czar over … Read more

UNDP: Recovery Programs Needs $38 Million for Yolanda Victims

United Nations’ global development network, UN Development Programme (UNDP) estimates that over the next 12 months, Philippines particularly areas devastated by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) would need the amount $38 million (around P1.6 billion) to implement its program. “The way forward for the UN team in the Philippines is to continue working with partners and the … Read more

Customs Chief Ruffy Biazon Resigned

President Benigno Aquino III accepted the irrevocable resignation of Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Rozzano Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon and gave him “until the end of the week”, who is facing charges for alleged participation in the P 10-billion pork barrel scam. “I have given Commissioner Biazon until the end of the week to wind up … Read more

Lacson as Post-typhoon Rehabilitation ‘Czar’

Appointment of former senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson as post-typhoon rehabilitation ‘czar’ will be implemented in due time since the former senator accepted the offer of Pres. Benigo Aquino III to take the position. In a text message Lacson sent to the president, he said, “Mr. President, with all humility, and with distinct honor andprivilege, I accept the … Read more

ACET Result AY 2014-2015 List of Passers

Ateneo de Manila Universiy (ADMU) is one of the leading institutions in the Philippines  guided by its motto “Lux in Domino, or “Light in the Lord.” See Also: ACET 2014-2015 Results to be Release Online on Saturday, January 11, 2014 In the previous years only 20% passed the ACET examination from 18,000 reported examinees who took … Read more

Family Trapped in Condo Elevator for 4 Hrs Video

Last October 15, 2013, Amy Falier, her 5-year-old daughter and 6-month-old child were trapped inside the elevator for four hours between 16th and 17th floors of Victoria de Manila on Taft Avenue. After the occurrence of that incident which startled many, occupants of the condominium are still complaining about the defective elevator of the condominium. During … Read more

Baby was Abducted While Mom is Sleeping

A 1-month-old baby was reportedly abducted last Saturday November 30, 2013 in Purok 7 Barangay Malanday, Marikina City. According to the reports, Rachel Baloro, mother of the child, is suspecting that her neighbor, identified as “Lotlot”, was the one who abducted her child and Balaro added that around 12 a.m. when she fed her child with … Read more

USTET Result AY 2014-2015 List of Passers

See Also : USTET 2015-2016 Results Release on January 28, 2015 University of Santo Tomas (UST) Office for Administration (OFAD) launch on their website the official release date of USTET (UST Entrance Test) results for Academic Year AY 2014-2015 is on January 28, 2014. Update: The USTET 2013-2014 exam results is already available starting on Tuesday, … Read more

Erap Estrada Likens Self to Andres Bonifacio

The former president and currently Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada correlate himself to the father of Philippine revolution Andres Bonifacio as marked the hero’s 150th birth anniversary at Bonifacio Shrine, Manila, Saturday, November 30, 2013. In a privilege speech by Mayor Estrada, he specified that Bonifacio and himself were both raised in Tondo, Manila with … Read more

No Tax Break for Businesses in Yolanda-hit Areas

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares confirms declaration over businesses will not receive tax breaks from the government despite their income losses from the  areas affected by super Typhoon Yolanda. Meeting was organized  at the command post of the multi-agency Task Force Yolanda at the Leyte Sports Development Complex in Tacloban City with business … Read more