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Special fund for kin of Maguindanao massacre victims eyed

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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE)—The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering allocating funds for relatives of victims of the Maguindanao massacre following reports that the Ampatuan clan is 'buying off' relatives by making generous 'out of court settlements.' Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said Wednesday she decided to make such a study after receiving information that some... »

DOH warns about health risks during dry spell

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MANILA, Philippines—This summer, the public should watch out for a number of 'potential health risks' brought about by the onset of the dry spell caused by the El Niño phenomenon, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Tuesday. In a joint advisory, the DoH National Center for Health Promotion and the National Center for... »

Gov’t to borrow more due to senior citizen’s VAT exemption

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MANILA, Philippines—The government's planned borrowings this year may have to be increased due to additional revenue losses expected from the implementation of the senior citizen's exemption from the value-added tax, according to the Department of Finance. This year's borrowing program already... »

Candidates asked: Do not hurt trees

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LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Philippines—The head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Calabarzon (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon) region appealed to politicians to not hang campaign posters and streamers on trees. »

Southern Mindanao crops to survive dry spell—DA

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Southern Mindanao's major rice-producing areas are safe, at least for now, from the effects of the El Niño, which the government's weather agency expects to be felt early this year. Frisco Malabanan, director of the Department of Agriculture's GMA Rice Program, told reporters here on... »

Labor chief says job losses more than normal

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BY GERARD NAVAL LABOR Secretary Marianito Roque yesterday said workers are losing jobs faster than the normal rate of attrition. »

DA to recommend ‘reasonable’ sugar prices

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MANILA, Philippines—Faced with a chain reaction that can affect even the smallest of consumers, the Department of Agriculture will make a recommendation next week on what the 'reasonable'' price for sugar should be, given the current supply-and-demand situation. In an interview on the sidelines of Friday's National Price Coordinating Council meeting, Agriculture Secretary Arthur... »

Philippine Senator charged with double murder

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MANILA: The Department of Justice filed double murder charges Thursday against a Philippine opposition senator who claims the case is meant to punish him for his criticism of the president. »

DepEd to register incoming HS freshmen in next 4 Saturdays

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THE Department of Education has scheduled the four Saturdays of this month, starting Jan. 10, for the registration of incoming high school freshmen for school year 2008-2009. Education Secretary Jesli Lapus said the enrolment period is still in June but they have scheduled this early registration to monitor and try to prevent possible dropouts.... »

DPWH, ADB complete 24 bridge projects

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IN support of government efforts to promote peace and development in Mindanao, the Department of Public Works and Highways reported the completion of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Contract Package “6” Project or the Replacement/Retrofitting of 24 bridges along Iligan-Aurora Road in Lanao del Norte. »

DepEd wants more kids in preschool this year

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MANILA, Philippines--The Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to have at least 53 percent of all five-year-olds in preschool this year in an effort to improve the achievement levels of Filipino students, according to... »

3 killed by firecrackers in New Year revelry, 807 others injured

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MANILA, Philippines—Contrary to the initial assessment, firecracker-related casualties for this year's New Year revelry was higher than the previous year with at least three people killed and more than 800 others injured by firecrackers. Latest data received by the Department of Health from sentinel hospitals as of 6 a.m. Jan. »

Ban on OFW deployment in Lebanon still on — DFA

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By Michaela P. del Callar 12/30/2009 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday maintained that that the government ban on the deployment of Filipino workers to Lebanon is still in force. In a statement, the DFA clarified that the Philippine government has not yet signed a memorandum of understanding on the protection of Filipino... »

Less injuries from firecrackers—DoH

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MANILA, Philippines – The number of people injured by firecrackers in Christmas-eve revelry was lower compared to the previous year, according to the Department of Health. As of December 26, the DoH's 'Iwas Paputok' surveillance from 50 sentinel hospitals nationwide showed that at least 54 people, including 15 children, were treated for injuries caused... »