Government
COMELEC started voter’s registration
0The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) started the resume of voter’s registration last May 3, 2011. This is to allow more Filipinos to participate in the 2013 elections. It also includes the validation of registration records for all those qualified to vote.
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Announcement: Civil Service Exam 2011
0The Philippine Service Commission is administering the annual Civil Service Examination. Below are important announcements regarding the exam:
Aquino attends EDSA celebration, vows for unity
0President Benigno Aquino III attended the ceremony of the 25th anniversary of People Power in EDSA monument. He led the officials and the people in celebrating the so called bloodless revolt.
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De Lima will put closure to AFP allegations
0Justice Secretary de Lima said the Department of Justice will close the inquiries on the allegations of corruption in AFP rather they will proceed to logical conclusions.
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Lawmakers push drug test among them
0After Ilocos Sur Representative Ronald Singson pleaded guilty on his drug trafficking case in Hongkong, lawmakers want to pursue a drug test among members of the House.
Insurance Bill for railway passengers proposed
0Representatives of A-Teacher Inc. proposed a bill on Senate stating the insurance of train passengers in case of board accidents.
Holiday Breaks on December
0The Aquino administration through the Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippine issued advisory regarding the
holidays before the year ends.
Criticisms hit DOT tourism slogan
0The new campaign slogan of the Department of Tourism was bombarded by different criticisms that made up PNoy’s decision to find more appropriate slogan for our tourism industry.
Gov’t Social Media Guidelines Approved
0Palace assured the government social media draft guidelines approved by no less than Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
One of the president’s spokesperson said that all government officials and employees in the executive branch must observe in using social media networks like Twitter and Facebook.
The 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Award
0Seven 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 are Tadatoshi Akiba of Japan, Huo Daishan of China, Pan Yue and Fu Qiping both from China, A.H.M. Noman Khan from Bangladesh, and Christopher and Ma. Victoria Bernido represents our country.
The award which remembers the late president of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay, is the counterpart of the prestigious Nobel Prize. This annual event was organized by the Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation lead by its Board of Trustees.
The awardees are chosen for their unrelenting advocacy of uplifting their nation as well as the whole Asia.
Akiba is a three-term mayor of Japan who pursye the stopping of nuclear proliferation. Daishan is a journalist who take care of the Huai River which benefits million of residents of China. While Khan’s advocacy is for the people with disability, Pan Yue and Fu Qiping strengthen environmental protection. Meanwhile, the Bernido couple fosters quality education through science and technology.
All of them except for Pan Yue and Fu Qiping accepted the award at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Reports said they have their personal reasons for not attending the ceremony.