Tuesday, October 7, 2014

DAP funds spent irrationally –militant group

Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) on Tuesday alleged that funds from the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) were spent on projects aimed to advance the political agenda of administration allies.

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Monday, October 6, 2014

Jinggoy knew if multimillion-peso kickback was short by a few thousands—Luy

Senator Jinggoy Estrada knew whether his alleged multimillion-peso kickbacks were short even if by just few thousands of pesos, pork barrel scam whistleblower Benhur Luy told the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan on Tuesday.

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PNP spox: Experts also welcome to see Alan Purisima’s ‘ordinary house’

The controversial rest house of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija is open not only to the members of the media but also to experts who would want to assess its value, PNP spokesperson Senior Supt. Wilben Mayor said.

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Enrile seeks SC help vs. suspension

Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile, charged with graft and plunder in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam, has asked the Supreme Court to stop his suspension from office.

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VP Binay camp admits approval ratings dragged down by Makati building issue

The series of nationally televised hearings held by the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee on the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall building II resulted in what it was meant to do: drag down the approval ratings of Vice President Jejomar Binay.

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Pulse Asia: Senate, House see slight ratings improvement, but still below 50 percent

Both houses of Congress saw a slight improvement in their approval and trust ratings in the third quarter of 2014, but have yet to gain the nod of half of Filipinos, according to a new survey conducted September 8 to 15 by pollster Pulse Asia.

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Senate hearings on alleged Makati City Hall building overprice temporarily shelved

The Senate hearings on the alleged overprice in the Makati City Hall Building II are effectively set aside until a subcommittee rules with finality on a jurisdictional challenge by Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr.

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VP Binay no longer owns Batangas farm – statement

Vice President Jejomar Binay no longer owned a piggery and flower farm in Rosario, Batangas as he had divested himself of the business after the 2010 elections, according to an Office of the Vice President-Media Affairs Division (MAD) statement released Monday.

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Lone bettor wins P98.652-M Mega Lotto jackpot

A lone lotto bettor is now P98.6 million richer after winning the jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw Monday evening.

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Auditor denies misleading public on Makati special audit findings

Audit Commissioner Heidi Mendoza said she did not mislead the public when she testified at a Senate hearing on the allegedly overpriced Makati City Hall last Thursday.

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Palace: World Bank optimism due to PNoy’s reforms, competent Pinoys

Malacañang on Monday credited the Aquino administration's reform programs and the "competent" Filipino workforce for World Bank's positive outlook on the Philippines.

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VP Binay open to Manny Pacquiao as 2016 running mate, but...

Some members of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) are pushing for a Jejomar Binay-Manny Pacquiao tandem for the presidential elections in 2016, a report on "24 Oras" said on Monday.

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Militants warn of higher LRT fares with P65-M extension deal

Commuters riding the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) should brace for a fare increase now that the government has awarded the P 65-billion LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project to the Light Rail Manila Consortium (LRMC), a party-list and a militant group said Monday.

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SC seeks side of 3 remaining petitioners vs. DAP

The Supreme Court wants to hear the arguments of the three remaining petitioners who contested the government's appeal regarding the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), which has been declared partially unconstitutional by the high court.

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China's tourism cruises good way to bolster claim to disputed islands – security analyst

The tourism cruises being conducted by China is a good strategy to strengthen its claim over the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, a security analyst said.

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Overseas Jobs: Flight Attendant

Position : FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Country : OMAN
Date Posted : Sep 20, 2014
Name of Project : OMAN AIR UNDER AL MILADI GLOBAL MANPOWER SERVICES
Requirements

  • Must be Female
  • Must have a minimum age of 23 yrs. old
  • Must have a maximum age of 30 yrs. old

  • Job Details :
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Female, Single with pleasing personality
    2. 160cms in height and weight should be proportionate to height
    3. Airline experience is a plus
    4. Must possess a valid passport without travel restrictions;
    5. Must have clean working record with former airline;
    6. Apart from mother tongue, must be fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic Language is an asset
    7. Fresh graduate applicants are welcome to apply
    8. Must know how to swim unaided.

    If you think you have the qualification stated above you may apply personally and Look for Ms. Jingkey for line-up. Kindly prepare 1 set of the following requirements(strictly all copies of documents must be in A4 size bond paper);

    a. passport
    b. whole body photo and 2x2 picture (must have a light blue background)
    c. college diploma
    d. transcript of records
    e. employment certificates from previous employer
    f. training/seminars attended
    g. NBI clearance(if available)

    Please wear corporate attire, must be skirt. 

    Visit STB-DJL Human Link, Inc for application

    Palace noncommittal on teachers’ pay hike

    Should public school teachers expect a salary increase soon? Malacañang cannot say for certain.

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    OCD eyes cutting off power, water service in Mayon danger zone

    To discourage stubborn residents from returning to the danger zone around restive Mayon Volcano, the Office of Civil Defense for Bicol is eyeing cutting off power and water to the area.

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    Akbayan solon’s presence in HK rally doesn’t have PHL govt’s blessing –Palace

    Akbayan party-list Rep. Walden Bello's presence in pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong does not have the blessing of the Philippine government, Malacañang said Monday.

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    SC seeks side of OSG over Napoles kids’ plea vs pork raps

    The Supreme Court has ordered the Office of the Solicitor General to comment on a petition filed by two children of alleged pork barrel fund scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles.

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    Sunday, October 5, 2014

    A mansion or not? Take a virtual tour of PNP chief Alan Purisima's controversial Nueva Ecija house

    The controversial rest house 'mansion' owned by Philippine National Police Director General Alan Purisima in Barangay Magpapalyok, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija was opened to media on Monday. The PNP chief's cousin Tito Purisima led the tour.

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    PNP to traffic cops: Don’t be cowed by motorists’ selfies with police generals

    Aside from calling cards of high-ranking police officials, the Philippine National Police on Monday said erring motorists could also be using photos of themselves or selfies with top cops to intimidate traffic enforcers into letting them off the hook following a road violation.

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    PHL lawmaker says sustaining HK protests a challenge

    With the crowd starting to dwindle in Hong Kong's Mong Kok area amid fears of a police crackdown, Akbayan party-list Rep. Walden Bello on Sunday challenged protesters to develop a strategy to ensure the sustainability of the pro-democracy movement.

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    Pacquiao takes time from training to welcome VP Binay at GenSan

    Filipino boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao on Monday took time from his training for his upcoming fight next month to welcome Vice President Jejomar Binay in General Santos City.

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    Lotto bettor bags P90.126M Super Lotto jackpot

    A lotto bettor is P90,126,700 wealthier after winning Sunday night's Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's Super Lotto 6/49 draw.

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    Job Opening: Graphic and Web Designer

    Graphics & Web Designer
    Silver Goose 8 International, Inc. - Fort Bonifacio

    Responsibilities:
    Key activities will include but not limited to the following:
    •     Conceptualise, design and execute creative graphic artwork for websites, marketing and communication related items in the web and print media
    •     Search Engine Optimization for the website.

    REQUIREMENTS

    •     Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Art/Design/Creative Multimedia, Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
    •     Required skill(s): hypertext markup language (html), Html Programming, Adobe Illustator, Adobe PhotoShop, JavaScript, CSS, Macromedia Flash/Flex and Web-browser.
    •     Required language(s): English
    •     Knowledge of website usability, industry best practices and SEO
    •     At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
    •     Knowledge in programming language such as Java/PHP is a plus
    •     Superior analytic and logical design skills
    •     Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
    •     Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent..
    •     Applicants must be willing to work in Bonifacio Global City,Taguig.
    •     Full-Time position(s) available.
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    Media teams arrive outside PNP chief’s Nueva Ecija ‘ordinary house’

    Media teams started arriving outside the compound of Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima in Nueva Ecija to check his so-called controversial mansion there.

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    PHL, US Marines conduct exercises near China-held reef

    SAN ANTONIO - Over 6,000 Philippine and US marines carried out a military exercise on a Philippine beach Sunday near a disputed reef occupied by Chinese ships which has become a potential regional flashpoint.

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    Determined Erice pushes for Con-con after 2016 to overhaul Constitution

    Unfazed by recent survey results showing three in five Filipinos are against Charter Change, Liberal Party (LP) stalwart and Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice on Sunday floated the idea of holding a constitutional convention after the 2016 national elections to debate on possible amendments to Constitution.

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    No politics involved in Makati City Hall Building II probe – Drilon

    Senate President Franklin Drilon on Sunday defended an investigation into the alleged overpricing in the construction of the Makati Parking Building II saying that there is no politicking in preparation for the 2016 national elections involved.

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    BI to fine foreigners who don't join alien registration program

    All foreign nationals in the Philippines will have until next year to appear before the Bureau of Immigration to have their biometric data recorded and to be issued a Special Security Registration Number.

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    House bill gives Ombudsman power to conduct wiretaps

    A lawmaker has proposed giving the Office of the Ombudsman sweeping powers, including the authority to conduct wiretaps, to investigate graft and corruption cases.

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    Saturday, October 4, 2014

    88-year-old among this year’s Bar examinees

    An 88-year-old man is the oldest of more than 6,000 people taking the Bar examinations this year.

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    Senate should ‘follow own rules’ in Makati City Hall Building II probe – Makati spokesman

    Senators investigating alleged overpricing in a Makati government building should "follow the rules" on a challenge raised by Vice President Jejomar Binay — former Makati mayor — on their jurisdiction to do so, a spokesman for the city said.

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    Thunderstorm brings floods to parts of NCR on Oct. 4

    State weather agency PAGASA said the thunderstorm also affected parts of Tarlac (San Jose and Tibag) and Nueva Ecija.

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    Thunderstorm brings floods to parts of NCR on Oct. 4

    State weather agency PAGASA said the thunderstorm also affected parts of Tarlac (San Jose and Tibag) and Nueva Ecija.

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    Iqbal: Failure to pass Bangsamoro law could spread IS influence in Mindanao

    The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is wary over the possible spread of influence of the jihadist Islamic State in the Philippines if the Bangsamoro Basic Law fails to hurdle the legislative process.

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    List of flights canceled due to bad weather

    Several domestic flights were canceled Saturday due to bad weather conditions, the Department of Transportation and Communications said.

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    No police personnel seen as clashes mar HK protests on Saturday

    Amid pockets of verbal confrontations between pro-democracy protesters and groups of "anti-protesters" in Hong Kong on Saturday, no police personnel were seen around to ensure order and safety in the protest area, a television report said. "Kapansin-pansin na walang pulis... apat o limang commotion ang nangyari dito, pero wala kaming natatanaw ni isang pulis [na namagitan]," GMA News stringer Azon Cañete told "Balitanghali."

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    Friday, October 3, 2014

    Job Opening: Maintenance Technicians

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    Group seeking second term for PNoy belittle survey results on charter change

    The Movement for Reform, Continuity and Momentum (MORE2COME), a group of citizens urging a second term for President Benigno Aquino III, on Friday played down a recent Pulse Asia survey that suggested only two of every five Filipinos favor amending the 1987 Constitution to allow him to run again.

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    Team fails to find Marcos paintings in family's Ilocos Norte mansion

    A government team tasked to recover paintings that the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' family allegedly bought with ill-gotten wealth went home empty-handed after searching the family's mansion in Ilocos Norte.

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    Belmonte: House needs to agree to implement suspension order vs. CGMA

    The House of Representatives has yet to implement a Sandiganbayan suspension order against Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo because members must agree to suspend her first.

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    Palace won’t launch own probe on PNP chief Purisima

    Malacañang will not launch its own investigation on the alleged undeclared wealth and supposed violations of the code of conduct for public officials of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima.

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    Miriam wants heightened security for Heidi Mendoza

    Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago on Friday sought an intensified police protection for Commission on Audit Commissioner Heidi Mendoza, a day after the latter testified before the Senate blue ribbon subcommitte looking into the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall Building II.

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    Church aide says Benhur Luy stayed at Napoles’ house for recollection

    Benhur Luy stayed at Janet Lim Napoles' retreat house in Magallanes Village for a spiritual recollection and not to be detained against his will, a witness for the alleged pork barrel scam mastermind told the Makati Regional Trial Court on Friday.

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    US Embassy in Manila open on Oct. 6, visa appointments to proceed

    Filipinos with visa appointments at the United States Embassy scheduled for Monday, October 6, will still have to show up.

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    Additional troops deployed to Mindanao amid claims of ISIS recruitment

    The Armed Forces of the Philippines has deployed an additional brigade in Mindanao amid reports that Islamic State jihadists are recruiting Filipinos there, security officials said Friday.

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    Ex-Speaker Nograles: Ombudsman may have violated own charter

    The Office of the Ombudsman may have violated its charter when it made public on Thursday the graft complaints its investigators filed against former Speaker Prospero Nograles, two other former House members and former Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, a statement from Nograles' camp said on Friday.

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    VP Binay to remain focused on his job despite challenges —spokesman

    Vice President Jejomar Binay, faced with corruption allegation and decreasing popularity rating, will remain focused on his job despite the challenges he is currently facing, his spokesman said Friday.

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