Lacson Claims, 10 people link Mike A in WB scam report

MANILA, Philippines—Ten people have implicated President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s husband Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, politicians and public works officials in the purported collusion and rigging of government projects funded by the World Bank, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Wedn…

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Canada miner to begin Batangas drilling

Canadian firm Mindoro Resources Ltd. expects sometime this quarter to begin drilling for copper, gold and silver in Batangas province, south of Manila. Mindoro Resources “is well positioned to capitalize on the global demand for gold in 2009, with plans underway to drill the…

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Gob. Ace Barbers buot mailhan ang probinsya sa Surigao del Norte sa tibuok kalibutan; official website gilusad

Usa sa mga kanunayng gtinguha sa pangagamhanan ni Gob. Ace Barbers mao ang pag”promote” sa probinsya sa Surigao del Norte aron kini mailhan dili lamang sa nasud sa Pilipinas, kundi pati sa tibuok kalibutan diin malampusong gi presentar sa Information Technology Unit sa Kapi…

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Gov. Ace Barbers “Aksyon Agad” sa pagpangalagad

Sa walay paglangan-langan, sa dihang nasinati na usab sa probinsya ang sigeng ulan-ulan sa milabay nga duha na ka adlaw sugod niadtong Enero 8, 2009, gimotor dayun ni Gob. Ace Barbers ang mga kalungsuran ug mipadala pagdali sa RESCUEE 44, Provincial Engineering Office ug DS…

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Members of panel to oversee Lakas, Kampi merger named

The merger of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats and the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) continues to gain grounds with the completion of the nine-man special committee headed by Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs Gabriel Claudio. The Lakas panel would be he…

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Lakas, Kampi set merger talking points

The administration parties Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) and Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) have identified 12 issues that need to be resolved before they could pursue the merger, a Lakas official said. Lakas senior deputy secretary general Gabriel Caludio s…

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Cebu Pacific offers domestic seat sale for as low as P188 all-in, Takes delivery of seventh ATR aircraft

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines' leading domestic airline, has allocated over 100,000 seats for its all-inclusive 'Go Lite' seat sale for all of its domestic routes. The promotional sale will run from February 4 to 10, 2009, or until the allotted seats are so…

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Ipisyente nga pagdumala sa panalapi gipatuman ni Gob. Ace Barbers; Local Tax Conciousness Month Culmination Program ipahigayon

Sa dakong tinguha sa batan-ong Gobernador Robert Ace Barbers alang sa usa ka ipisyente nga pagdumala sa panalapi, ang Provincial Treasurer’s Office mopahigayon sa Local Tax Conciousness Month Culmination Program, karong adlawa, Enero 29, 2009 sa may ala 1:00 ang takna sa ha…

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2 hurt in Tisa road mishap

TWO drivers of opposition leader Jonathan Guardo were seriously hurt when the sports utility vehicle they were riding fell about 40 feet down a cliff in barangay Tisa, Cebu City about 4 p.m. yesterday. Ronnie Oraporap, 24, and Manuel Laurente, 24, of Surigao City were rushed…

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PGMA visit 'answered prayer' for Tubajon mayor and constituents

For Tubajon Mayor Ronaldo Luib, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's visit to his municipality this afternoon (Jan. 21) was an "answered prayer" to his plea for assistance for his constituents suffering from the effects of a storm surge that hit their town last…

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Cebu Pacific to fly to Siargao in March

Cebu Pacific will service Mindanao's surfing capital, Siargao Island, starting March. According to the airline, its planes will start flying to Siargao from Cebu about two months before the expected influx of tourists for the annual surfing festival. "This will make …

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Evidence vs Surigao Norte ex-governor strong, prosecutor insists

ASSISTANT Special Prosecutor Julieta Zinnia Niduaza has asked the Sandiganbayan to uphold government evidence in the graft case against former Surigao del Norte governor Francisco Matugas and his coaccused concerning alleged fraudulent purchases of medical supplies from 199…

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CEB offers all-inclusive fares for domestic flight connections for as low P1,388

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines' largest domestic airline is now offering all-inclusive fares for all of its 527 domestic flights connections. Passengers can save up to 10% on airfare and are offered the convenience of checking-through to their final local destinati…

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Sandigan asked to uphold evidence vs ex-Surigao del Norte execs

The government has asked the Sandiganbayan to uphold the evidence against the former provincial officers of Surigao del Norte, including its former governor Francisco Matugas, concerning the alleged anomalous purchases of medical supplies in 1996 to 1998. Assistant Special P…

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RJ, Le Chaz wow Surigao City

Surigao City, Surigao del Norte--Pinoy Dream Academy champ RJ Jimenez and Lani Misalucha comic impersonator Le Chaz recently wowed Surigao City as part of the National Nutrition Council's (NNC) road show campaign. RJ and Le Chaz were part of the Work in Progress Media Pr…

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