General Information
The 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Award
Sep 3rd
Seven Asians were honoured for their selfless and devoted agenda in furthering the welfare of their fellowmen through the 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Award.
President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III lead the presentation of awards. He also had his congratulatory speech at the end of the program.
The recipients of the highly-coveted award More >
Holiday on August 21 and 30
Aug 13th
August 30 which is our National Heroes Day was declared by Malaca?ang as holiday.
Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo had already plotted the holidays for this year to allow businesses to adjust schedules and promote productivity. However, the Aquino administration had revised some of the holiday schedules.
After reviewing the Proclamation More >
Meralco and its Twitter Account History
Aug 13th
The typhoonn Ondoy and Pepeng lead Meralco to take Twitter seriously.
A day before the typhoon Pepeng, a user of Twitter account @manilaelectric broadcasted brownout rumors. The said Twitter page is even linked to the website of Meralco.
Another account, @meralco, which is the exact corporate name of the company has already More >
Official Gazette of the Philippines is Now Online
Aug 3rd
The official online gazette of the Republic of the Philippines was launched on July 26. It is a digital version of public information regarding the Philippine government.
Through the office of the President, the Gazette’s print version was transformed into an e-publication. It contains matters of public interest, including newly-enacted laws More >
No LPG Price Increase
Jul 31st
There is no expected increase of our commonly used Liquified Petrolelum Gas or LPG as LPGMA confirmed the said report that will take effect for the next three weeks. 11-kilogram tank of LPG price is pegged at P488. LPGMA, which is composed of independent retailers, last adjusted its prices on More >
DOH warns Public on Fake Flu Vaccines
Jul 30th
BFAD director Nazarita Tacandong warned “all drug store owners and/or their pharmacists to exercise extra diligence in buying this vaccine and any other drugs and medicine after they have a siezed a total of 4 million worth of fake flu vaccines by the NBI through a former Medical representative in More >
COMELEC posted Automation Contract on Website
Jul 14th
COMELEC Officials has already posted the Poll Automation Contract of Smartmatic and TIM for the automation of 2010 elections. The P7.2-billion contract was signed last Friday, as the two firms agreed to join forces for the contract. Meanwhile, Comelec Commissioner Rene Sarmiento urged the public to visit the COMELEC website More >
PDEA will regulate Selling of Rugby
Jul 10th
PDEA Senior Undersecretary Dionesio Santiago has already announced the mandatory implementation of a law that will regulate the selling of rugby. Under the new law, Rugby and other TBCC products will no longer be available over the counter unless it contains at least 5% mustard oil, an ingredient with a More >
10 Outstanding Students of the Philippines, Released
Jul 3rd
Here’s the latest list of Students who hailed as Top Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines.
1. Roger Flores - Philippine Military Academy 2. Miguel Antonio Garcia – University of San Carlos 3. Aidel Paul Belamide - University of the Philippines-Los Baños 4. Ann Crusit – University of Bohol 5. Paul John Gesta - University of Cebu 6. Adrian Clarc More >
3 cases of A-H1N1 Confirmed By Ateneo
Jun 10th
According to Father Raymund-Benedict Hizon, S.J. Ateneo de Manila High School principal, they confirmed three cases of A-H1N1 virus to their high school students. The three infected boys were advised to rest at home and continue with their self-quarantine for 10 days, with no need for hospitalization. Meanwhile, they have More >