PORAC— Mayor Condralito dela Cruz clarified Monday that the alleged Manuali dumpsite here is a transfer facility and not a dumpsite, as alleged by a photo sent by one Sonny Dobles. “The area is where we place the garbage for transfer to either our Material Recovery Facility or for disposal to landfills. We do not […]
Washington Region Pursues AVA Winery and vineyard proprietors hope to differentiate area from the greater Columbia Valley by Peter Mitham Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley Six wineries and six vineyards would be part of the proposed Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley sub-AVA if the petition is approved. Source: White Heron Cellars Quincy, Wash.—A new AVA […]
MANILA — A 22-year-old designer, freelance model, host and singer from Quezon City was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasig City on Sunday. Stephany Stefanowitz bested 46 other candidates who represented municipalities, cities and provinces in the country, as well as Filipino communities outside the Philippines. A second-timer […]
MANILA (Updated 10:50 a.m.) — Lawyers of Chief Justice Renato Corona should just respect the verdict to be handed down by the Senate impeachment tribunal rather than appeal before the Supreme Court (SC) since senators will likely ignore a ruling overturning conviction, a political analyst said. According Ramon Casiple, it will be ill-advised if Corona […]
MALACAÑANG belied on Sunday reports that the Chinese are not buying bananas coming from the Philippines. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala personally checked the report and found out that it was not true. “Secretary Alcala is currently in Zamboanga and he had spoken about it there. He said because of […]
MALACANANG expressed confidence on Sunday that the newly appointed ambassador to China would not have a hard time passing the Congress’ Commission on Appointments (CA). Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte believed that it would be easier for retired diplomat Sonia Brady to get the nod of the CA, citing the latter’s “extensive” experience in foreign […]
THERE’S a slim chance for President Benigno Aquino III to meet American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez in person in the United States due to his busy schedule, Malacañang said. Aquino is set to fly to Washington, D.C., for a state visit upon the invitation of US President Barack Obama. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said […]
THE Philippine government and the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) resume on Monday the formal peace talks in Malaysia with the hope of bridging the gap on their respective positions, official said on Sunday. Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Teresita Deles said the Aquino administration hopes that the three-day […]
CAMP OLIVAS — The Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon has activated its “Siyasat–Special Project” recently to continuously monitor and evaluate or validate the deployment and utilization of police personnel. PRO Regional Director Edgardo Ladao said the Inspecting and Monitoring and Evaluation/Validation Teams will be headed by Senior Superintendent Noli Taliño, deputy regional director for operations. […]
ANGELES CITY — In line with its 50th anniversary celebration, the Angeles University Foundation (AUF) awarded on Saturday at least eight alumni who excelled in their respective professions. The awardees include Corazon Y. Capitulo, Bachelor of Science in Education 1970, in the field of education; Engineer Rafael C. Yabut, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering […]