MANILA, July 31 (Mabuhay) — Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla has ordered the reconnection of Albay Electric Cooperative (Aleco) to the national power grid by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Albay on Tuesday experienced a blackout after National Grid Corp. of the Philippines cut off power supply to Aleco due to the cooperative’s debts to power generators. The […]
Los Angeles, 01 August 2013 – The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles will be closed on 09 August 2013, in observance of Eid’L Fidtr (Feast of Ramadhan) under Presidential Proclamation No. 629. ###
ACTOR Enrique Gil decided to take things slow when it comes to his career in the entertainment business and proud of what he has achieved thus far. “Yun naman talaga yung gusto ko, yung alam nila kung saan ka nanggagaling. Hindi parang isang show lang, after that wala na. Learn slowly,” he said. The actor […]
A Mass, champagne brunch, colorful, ornate tea hats, and music with dancing was the way former students of Colegio de Sta. Isabel welcomed their new set of officers. The induction ceremonies of Colegio de Sta. Isabel Alumni Association-Foreign Based (CSIAA-FB) officers for 2013-2014 was held on Sunday, July 21st at Almasor Court in Los Angeles […]
MANILA, July 30 (Mabuhay) — Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to reexamine the remains of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who allegedly committed suicide in Taiwan. Binay, the presidential adviser on OFW concerns, said the parents of the 29-year-old OFW had requested a reautopsy as they doubt […]
MANILA, July 30 (Mabuhay) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has set aside P12.7-million worth of emergency relief resources for the victims of floodings that have hit Mindanao due to heavy rains, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the DSWD has also been […]
MANILA, July 30 (Mabuhay) — Malacanang assured that justice will be served and reforms will be carried in handling distressed overseas Filipinos workers allegedly being victimized by Filipino personnel abroad particularly in the Middle East. Some groups have voiced their concerns on the ongoing investigation of the Department and Labor and Employment and the Department […]
MANILA, July 30 (Mabuhay) — Singer Angeline Quinto admitted that she has a crush on actor Gerald Anderson, who is currently in a relationship with actress Maja Salvador. But she was quick to add that Salvador is aware of her feelings for Anderson. “Kasi bago pa ako manalo ng Star Power, ‘yun na ‘yung crush […]
MANILA, July 30 (Mabuhay) — State auditors had questioned the transfer of multi-billion government funds in connection with the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 System Capacity Expansion Project and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 Rehabilitation Project in 2011. In a report, the Commission on Audit (COA) questioned how the funds, totaling P5.602 […]
MANILA, July 29 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang won’t stop Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao from pursuing his ambition to become President of the Philippines. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Pacquiao is free to run, pointing out the minimum requirements of the Constitution to become a presidential candidate. “Kung sa damdamin ni Ginoong Pacquiao e karapat-dapat siyang tumakbo, […]