Groups say S&T workers get no real pay hike, lose benefits under SSL 2015

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 09:53

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 26 (PNA) – Workers in the government’s science and technology (S&T) sector have expressed their strong opposition to some provisions of the proposed new salary standardization law (SSL), which they claim would give them no real salary increase but pay cut and loss of certain benefits.

Cagsawa Ruins to have new look

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 09:51

DARAGA, Albay, Jan. 23 (PNA) -- The more than two-century-old Cagsawa Ruins, recently declared as a historical treasure in the country by the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), will soon undergo refurbishing as a means to protect, preserve and promote this national historical property.

Php2.1-B pumping project now ready to free Legazpi from floods

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 23:00

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 7 (PNA) -- The much-awaited operation of the vaunted three pumping stations under the controversial Php2.1-billion flood control project of this regional center city is seen to free this coastal city from perennial flooding that often renders business establishments close.

Salceda cautions bidders on poor food delivery to Palaro athletes

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 22:56

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan 6 (PNA) -- After Albay athletes and coaches complained of poor food provision during Palarong Panlalawigan and Palarong Bicol and now, during the training in preparation for the sports competitions, Albay Governor Joey Salceda directed provincial sports coordinator Roderick Mendoza to iron out the problem in the soonest time so that it would never be repeated in future sports events, especially in the Palarong Pambansa this coming April.

Latest gov’t service eligibility tests show poor passing rate at 11 percent—CSC

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 22:52

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 6 (PNA) -- Only 11 percent of the nearly 120,000 examinees for the latest Professional and Sub-Professional Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Tests (CSE-PPT) given last October passed —a very poor passing rate blamed by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on the low preparedness level for the examination of those who failed.

IMBESTIGADOR Turns 15, Reverts to its known and original brand beginning January 9

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 12:25

“Hindi namin kayo tatantanan”. This battle cry has been known and associated with one television program: Imbestigador. Fifteen years ago, GMA News and Public Affairs launched Imbestigador, a public service program whose mission is to be the go-to place of vigilant citizens and be the public's defense against injustices. Hosted by GMA News pillar and seasoned broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez, Imbestigador took investigative reporting to the next level by giving voice to the oppressed and righting wrongs for the ordinary people.