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December 7, 2011

Eco watchdog lauds LGU’s efforts to reduce plastic wastes

MANILA, Dec. 5, 2011—The efforts of the local government units to reduce the plastic pollution in the country drew commendation from a group of environmental activists.

Environment watchdog EcoWaste Coalition has lauded the continuous efforts of local government units to address the problem of plastic waste that often clogged rivers and waterways.

Four other cities have recently joined the roster of other local government units who had already passed Ordinances regulating the use of plastic bags and polystyrene products—Bacolod, Las Pinas, Mandaluyong, Antipolo.

MANILA, Dec. 5, 2011—The efforts of the local government units to reduce the plastic pollution in the country drew commendation from a group of environmental activists.

Environment watchdog EcoWaste Coalition has lauded the continuous efforts of local government units to address the problem of plastic waste that often clogged rivers and waterways.

July 16, 2011

P-Noy amazed at bishops' demand for apology

MANILA Philippines (July 16, 2011) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino III finds it amazing that bishops are asking him and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chair Margarita Juico to issue a public apology for dragging the Church into a scandal when some Catholic bishops were involved in controversial fund disbursements at the PCSO.

“It’s not clear why I should apologize to them,” Aquino said. “I’m ready to apologize if I did something wrong. But where did all these start?”

June 20, 2011

P-Noy's Rizal birthday speech echoes 'straight path' theme

CALAMBA, Laguna, Philippines – President Benigno C. Aquino III talks of the the present relevance of Philippines's national hero and cited mundane ways to emulate Rizal's heroism.

President Aquino led the rites and ceremonies to commemorate the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal right here in the hero's hometown yesterday.

While exulting Rizal's supreme sacrifice that paved the way for the freedom the country enjoys today, the president does not wish any more hero's death for any Filipino fighting for reform.