by anyajulia | Sep 15, 2009 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prioritizes the completion of her legacy infrastructure projects nationwide, now that she has barely 9 months remaining on her term.
Arroyo’s infrastructure development program aims to link up the country’s urban and rural economies and spur growth nationwide.
Of her 149 priority infrastructure projects, 39 have been completed including six road and bridge projects, 21 ports; three airports, six power and electrification projects, one irrigation project, one sanitary landfill, and the Revenue Watch Dashboard of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
There are ongoing 67 civil works, 26 of which are set to be completed this year. The remaining 43 projects are still undergoing project design/procurement.
The government has likewise completed the construction of the P2.2-billion Bohol Circumferential Road in Central Philippines and now links the Port of Tubigon to Tagbilaran City, down to the Port of Jagna in the south of Bohol, and all the way up to the Port of Ubay in the northeast part of the island.
These infrastructure projects are integral part of the President’s long-term goal of achieving a seamless, efficient and cheaper means of transporting people and goods through the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH) and the soon-to-be completed “Aeronautical Highway.” (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Sep 15, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Tourism continues to soar in the country despite the spate of Influenza A(H1N1) cases.
The WHO stated the Philippines’ tourism industry remains proactive even as tropical regions in Southeast Asia and the South such as Thailand, Indonesia, India, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Myanmar and the Philippines continue to experience geographically regional or widespread H1N1 cases.
The WHO recommended no travel restrictions to the country and lauded the nation’s response preparedness against the Influenza A(H1N1)Virus.
It is important for travelers and the entire public to know the necessary precautions against getting the Influenza A(H1N1) such as regular hand washing, strict personal hygiene and etiquette. Travelers are advised to seek prompt medical attention in case of influenza-like illness symptoms such as fever, running nose and cough before, during or after the trip. (PIA/FCR)
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by anyajulia | Sep 15, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Department of Health (D-O-H) National Epidemiology Center (N-E-C) has noted 16, 317 dengue admissions in government hospitals since January to August this year.
Dengue fever, which proved to be more alarming than swine flu has also killed 165 since then.
Over this, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the D-O-H to intensify its campaign through its public health educational programs.
The President has also asked local government units and national health officials to cooperate in combating the scourge especially in depressed communities, said Deputy Spokesperson Anthony Golez.
Part of the DOH mandate, according to Golez is to destroy mosquito breeding grounds. The D-O-H has also recommended defogging in cases where dengue has already become an outbreak. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Sep 15, 2009 | Headlines, National News
THE Board of Marine Inquiry (B-M-I) would look at the cargo hold of the ill-fated Super Ferry 9 to see if there was no un-even stowing of cargoes that may have caused tilting.
According to B-M-I Commander Ramon Reblora, they need to see if cargoes on the sunk ship were balanced right.
In his testimony, ill-fated ship captain Jose Yap said that still winds measuring 10 knots caused the boat to tilt on its side.
Yap added that even if the crew tried to even the boat by heeling or allowing water to the boat ballast tanks to straighten the boat, it continued to tilt.
The B-M-I believed that a 10 know wind would not be enough to list a 7,268 ton boat. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Sep 15, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events, National News
The National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) 2009 focuses on the 2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) particularly the MDG 1 (Alleviate Poverty and Hunger). As such, the Department of Education (DepEd) mobilizes schools support by advocating and integrating them in related school-community initiatives.
The annual NSPC draws a thousand campus journalists from public and private elementary and high school students nationwide. It will be held on February 22-26, 2010 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
Individual and group writing contests in English and Filipino will carry the conference theme: “Campus Journalism as a Catalyst for Change: Achieving the MDGs by 2015.
The group contests comprise of five categories: editorial page, feature/literary page, news page and sports page.
High school and elementary students will participate in the individual contests such as editorial writing, news writing, feature writing, sports writing. There will also be competitions in copyreading and headline writing, photojournalism, editorial cartooning, and scriptwriting and radio broadcasting. (DepEd)
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