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August 27, 2011
‘Wok Around the Philippines’ in QUICKFIRE’s Season 13

After featuring a number of Quickfire mommies and their very own 10-minute kitchen wonders, Quickfire’s newest season -- its lucky 13th! -- brings viewers to a whole new kitchen adventure as the show journeys to eight different cities all over the country in search for more kitchen geniuses and their 10-minute kitchen wonders!

After featuring a number of Quickfire mommies and their very own 10-minute kitchen wonders, Quickfire’s newest season -- its lucky 13th! -- brings viewers to a whole new kitchen adventure as the show journeys to eight different cities all over the country in search for more kitchen geniuses and their 10-minute kitchen wonders!

August 4, 2011
GMA Network consolidated revenues in Q2 soar 14 percent to P3.587 billion vs. Q1

Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) showed strong momentum in the first half of 2011 as it improved regular advertising revenues and nationwide ratings

Quezon City , Philippines (August 2, 2011) – – Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) showed strong momentum in the first half of 2011 as it improved regular advertising revenues and nationwide ratings – the industry players’ two most important performance indicators – quarter-on-quarter.

Given GMA’s sustained nationwide dominance since the start of the year, GMA posted a 14 percent increase worth P449 million in consolidated revenues to P3.587 billion in the second quarter from the previous quarter’s P3.138 billion.

July 16, 2011
Superbody formed to curb environmental abuse in Masbate

MASBATE CITY, Masbate (July 15, 2011) - A superbody that shall manage the utilization of the natural resources of this island province was launched by the provincial government in the face of reported rampant abuse of its marine, forest and mineral resources.

MASBATE CITY, Masbate (July 15, 2011) - A superbody that shall manage the utilization of the natural resources of this island province was launched by the provincial government in the face of reported rampant abuse of its marine, forest and mineral resources.

An executive order issued by Masbate Governor Rizalina Seachon-Lanete creates the Provincial Organization for Socio-Economic Development and Against Crime (POSDAC) that aims to counter widespread theft of marine products and minerals,including illegal logging.

June 12, 2011
Anti-RH rally in Bulacan

Malolos City, Philippines (June 12 2011) – The Diocese of Malolos headed by Bishop Jose Francisco Oliveros held a “Bulacan Rally for Life” meant to show legislators that Bulacan province is against the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill.

Malolos City, Philippines (June 12 2011) – The Diocese of Malolos headed by Bishop Jose Francisco Oliveros held a “Bulacan Rally for Life” meant to show legislators that Bulacan province is against the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill.

Echoing the standard stance of the Catholic Church elsewhere in the world on matters pertaining to population management, protesters asked lawmakers to stop wasting time on deliberating RH Bill and to focus instead on economic development.

June 10, 2011
Albay includes climate change concept in basic education

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (Xinhua) - In the province of Albay, students will be welcoming the new school year learning about climate change.

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (Xinhua) - In the province of Albay, students will be welcoming the new school year learning about climate change.

The concept of a warm planet may be a difficult thing to grasp for both young and adult learners. But local officials in the province assured that they have simplified the ideas with the help of teachers and scientists. They have then developed and included these ideas in the regular curricula of students in both elementary and high schools.

June 9, 2011
Naga City to take over Plaza Rizal finally

Naga City (June 8 2011) – City Administrator Florencio Mongoso Jr. said the city government of Naga shall take over the administration of Plaza Rizal on June 18 this year and the Camarines Sur provincial government has not manifested any opposition.

Naga City (June 8 2011) – City Administrator Florencio Mongoso Jr. said the city government of Naga shall take over the administration of Plaza Rizal on June 18 this year and the Camarines Sur provincial government has not manifested any opposition.

The Supreme Court has issued a final order affirming that the city of Naga, not the province of Camarines Sur, has the sole right to administer the long-contested public park.

January 3, 2011
Albay Placed Under State of Calamity

Legazpi City, Albay, Dec. 30 2010  (PIA) – Governor Joey Salceda declared a state of calamity in this province and suspended office work in all government and private offices this afternoon as floodwaters continue to rise due to incessant rainfall since December 24.

Legazpi City, Albay, Dec. 30 2010  (PIA) – Governor Joey Salceda declared a state of calamity in this province and suspended office work in all government and private offices this afternoon as floodwaters continue to rise due to incessant rainfall since December 24.