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  • CBCP Reiterates Stand on Chacha

    MANILA, May 20, 2009-An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said that bishops are firm on their position not to favor the amendment of the Constitution.

    Changing the Charter is not necessary in order to institute reforms in the country today.

    "Ulitin ko lang po yung stand nila (na) hindi kinakailangan ang chacha upang baguhin ang ating bansa (at) ating mga tao," stated Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, Media Director of CBCP.

  • Don't Let the Poor Suffer with the GK-CFC Separation, Prelate Urged

    MANILA, May 21, 2009-If the clergy and laity will be ordered to abandon their work in Gawad Kalinga (GK) communities nationwide, the poor families who benefit from the renowned housing program are sure to suffer.

  • Bishop Joins Call for ‘zero waste’ 2010 Polls

    MANILA, May 14, 2009- Zero Waste activists, a prominent church leader, a distinguished public servant and pro-environment beauty titlists spoke as one in urging political parties and wannabees to think "green" as they woo the "pinoy" votes.

    With just one year to go before the polls, Caloocan Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez, Jr. and Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rene Sarmiento joined the EcoWaste Coalition and the Miss Earth Foundation in exhorting all election stakeholders to heed the plea for reduced campaign on waste and pollution.

  • Comelec Resumes Bidding Process on Poll Automation Project

    MANILA, May 15 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) resumed on Friday the opening of the bids for the 2010 poll computerization project after granting on Wednesday the motions for reconsideration filed by four automation companies.

    Atty. Ferdinand Rafanan, head of the Comelec's Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC), said they would try to finish the deliberations on the eligibility documents so that they can proceed immediately with the technical and financial documentations.

  • Crude Prices Retreat on Weak Energy Demand Outlook

    NEW YORK, May 16 -- Crude prices retreated on Friday on the weak outlook for global energy demand.

    The International Energy Agency forecast the global oil demand would hit a 28-year low this year, saying optimism about an economic recovery was not reviving appetite for energy.

    The Paris-based organization cut the global daily energy demand to 83.2 million barrels per day in its latest monthly report, 3 percent lower than last year, and "the sharpest single year's fall since 1981."

  • Andaya Says RP Economy Healthy Despite Global Recession

    DAET, Camarines Norte--In the unfinished social hall of Camarines Norte State College, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. told hundreds in this province that the country was weathering the effects of the global economic recession because of efficient fiscal policies, including the restructuring of value added tax system.

    Andaya, the designated cabinet officer for regional development (CORD) for Bikol and former Camarines Sur representative, was in this province on Thursday for an information campaign on the global economic crisis.

  • Fund for Lozada’s Bail to be Donated to Inmates

    MANILA, May 8, 2009 - Now that Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada is under the Senate custody again, the money raised for his supposed bail bond will be donated to other inmates in need.

    The Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (AMRSP) said a total of P10,000 was raised in less than a week after the fund drive was launched.

  • Pacquiao Arrives in the Philippines Sans Grandiose Celebration

    NAIA,May 8 (PNA) -- Boxing great Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and party planed in at dawn Friday minus the accompanying grandiose welcome treat befitting a sports hero.

    The Philippine Airlines (PAL) plane flight PR 103 carrying the world boxing icon and his Team Pacquiao touched down at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport(NAIA) Centennial Terminal 2 at exactly 6 a.m. from Los Angeles, California following his victorious knockout match with British boxing champion Ricky 'Hitman' Hatton in second round in MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas,Nevada last May 3.

  • Typhoon Dante Exits, Typhoon Emong Enters

    Naga City  -- While many Bikolanos celebrated and enjoyed SM's opening in Naga City, few were conversant of the crisis brought by typhoon "Dante" which ravaged areas due to landslides particularly in Catanduanes and Sorsogon. Other vicinities in Bikol were also affected due to the floods brought by the typhoon.

    According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), "Dante" killed 25 people in Bikol while three remain to be missing. Damages were estimated to reach P191.2 million including P170.535 million in 25,117.11 metric tons of crops; and P127.7 million in infrastructure.

  • Typhoon Emong Leaves 20 Dead in Northern Luzon

    MANILA, May 8 (PNA) -- At least 20 persons died and many others were injured as typhoon "Emong" battered Northern Luzon with strong winds and heavy rains, relief and disaster response officials said today.

    Defense Secretary and National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) chairman Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said 12 fatalities were initially reported from the worst-hit Pangasinan, where he conducted an aerial survey to check on the damage caused by the howler.

    Teodoro said he also received an initial report that eight persons died in Ifugao.