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We need to make companies pay for pollution
In a recent meeting, newly appointed finance secretary Ralph Recto stressed the need for the Philippines to seriously study carbon pricing instruments, with the intended aim of reducing emissions through a combination of carbon taxation and an Emissions Trading System......»»
Serious crash - Melville, Hamilton
Police are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Ohaupo Road and Lorne Street in Melville, Hamilton.The single-vehicle crash occurred about 9.50am.Initial indications suggest one person has been seriously injured.Diversions are being put in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.ENDSIssued by Police Media Centre Source: NZ Police.....»»
China’s diplomats condemn foreign governments over Taiwan post-election remarks
The Chinese foreign ministry describes a statement from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken as 'sending a seriously incorrect signal' to 'Taiwan independence separatist forces'.....»»
Delays expected after crash on State Highway 1 near Ruakaka
The single vehicle crash, reported to Police at around 4.28pm, has closed the SH1 roundabout to Port Marsden Highway and Sandford Road.Thankfully, no one has been seriously injured in the crash.Diversions are being put in place and motorists are advised to expect delays, and to avoid the area if possible.ENDS Source: New Zealand Police.....»»
PSA-7: Report to us if PhilSys ID not accepted
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7) urged Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID holders to report to the agency if some entities do not accept their IDs. PSA-7 chief administrative officer of Edwina Carriaga told CDN Digital in a phone interview that the agency is urging PhilSys ID (National ID).....»»
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu inaugurates 22 new branches of HPSCB; launches two new schemes
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated 22 new branches of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) on Wednesday. According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "CM Sukhu launched two new schemes, the 'One-Time Resolution Scheme' and a Loan Scheme for developing high-density apple orchards."The Chief Minister also la.....»»
Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action. There are three sites in the region wherein high levels of fecal coliform have been detected. These are.....»»
DOH chief unaware of pyramiding schemes, gifts to doctors
MANILA, Philippines — No less than the country’s health chief had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes in the medical industry until the issue was raised before the Senate. Facing the Senate probe on Tuesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he only heard of some of the perks that.....»»
DSWD chief visits flood-hit Davao Oriental
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits Caraga town in Davao Oriental on Saturday (February 3) where he led the distribution of family food packs to some 512 residents hit by torrential rains and flooding incidents that have been affecting the province lately. Aside from relief distribution, Secretary Gatchalian inspected some […].....»»
God Uses Our Work For His Purposes
After many years of trials, Joseph’s dreams came to fruition. Not only did Pharaoh entrust the operations of all of Egypt to Joseph, his brothers came to him seeking food when the famine hit and they bowed down to their brother, although they didn’t know it was him right away. God intended all along to […].....»»
Rafael Consing: The big shift
Getting an earful from ports and casino tycoon Enrique Razon did not stop him from joining the government, leaving over three decades of private sector life in exchange for a job under scrutiny, but one that would give him the fulfillment he is looking for......»»
DFA: No Pinoys hurt in Russia terror attack
No Filipinos were hurt in the terror attack at the Crocus Hall in Moscow on March 22 that resulted in the deaths of about 115 people, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday......»»
Philippines, US stress need to sustain, elevate alliance
“We’ve been on hyperdrive over the past years. Engagements across issues and areas and between and among government branches,” Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said......»»
DFA backs Magna Carta for Seafarers
The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed support for the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as the maritime industry grapples with security risks sparked by missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea......»»
Many Chinese maritime proposals against national interests — DFA
“While a few proposals were deemed somewhat workable, many of the remaining Chinese proposals were determined, after a careful study, scrutiny and deliberation within the Philippine government, to be contrary to our national interests,” the department said in a statement. .....»»
Filipinos nabbed over corpses in Tokyo face ‘murder’ probe
'We will see in the next few weeks what will be the final charges to be filed against them. The embassy is...ready to continue providing assistance,' DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega says.....»»
DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
DFA ordered to cancel expelled solon Arnie Teves’ passport
In a resolution dated February 8, Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 51 ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel Teves’ passport, citing the former lawmaker’s “designation” by the Anti-Terrorism Council, which served as grounds for the revocation of his documents......»»
PH in contact with Filipinos arrested in Japan over bodies found in Tokyo
The Filipina arrested for abandoning the corpses of a Japanese couple 'denies all involvement,' says a DFA official.....»»
Philippines, China agree on improved maritime communications, ‘calm’ approach
The DFA said that Filipino and Chinese diplomats had “frank and productive discussions” to de-escalate the situation in the strategically and economically important waterway during a bilateral consultation on the South China Sea. .....»»