by magnolia_eic | Apr 5, 2010 | Headlines
Manila, Philippines — The list of doctors at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) who have the intention of going on a mass leave of absence (LOA) has just added in number. The continuous protest is a result of the ouster of Dr. Jose Gonzales Jr. from the directorship.
During Monday’s protest action, which coincided with the flag-raising rites, Dr. Jonas del Rosario, head of the Laban-UP PGH, claimed that the number of doctors who are planning to file their LOA’s have breached the 100 mark. And most of those participating in the protest have been with the hospital for several years.
The numbers of protesters have continued to add up despite the warning issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) of possible administrative sanctions should they proceed with the mass leave.
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by magnolia_eic | Apr 5, 2010 | Election 2010, Headlines
Manila, Philippines — Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar, angrily said on Sunday that contrary to reports, there was no “deal” between him and President Gloria Arroyo or her husband, Mike Arroyo.
In an interview before going onstage with El Shaddai Leader Mike Velarde, Villar expressed that he was already furious with the Liberal Party for linking him with the Arroyos.
Earlier at the same occassion, Sen. Noynoy Aquino III told reporters that his allies have received reports of a puported alliance between Villar and Mike Arroyo. He refused to elaborate, as it was still Holy Week.
Meanwhile, former President Joseph Estrada comments that said talks of the alleged alliance would work against the NP standard bearer. “I have to say that’s a disadvantage to Manny.” Estrada said.
Aquino (the front-runner in the surveys) and Estrada (third after Villar and trailed by Teodoro) had left the El Shaddai Easter celebration before Villar and his party arrived.
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by magnolia_eic | Apr 5, 2010 | Headlines, World
Tijuana, Mexico — A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit US states from Los Angeles to Tijuana, killing two people in Mexico. The quake, centered just south of the U.S. border near Mexicali was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in decades.
Authorities say that the quake hit hardest in Mexicali, the quake was followed by at least 20 smaller aftershocks, including ones of magnitudes 5.1, 4.5 and 4.3. The initial quake had a depth of 6 ,miles (10 kilometers).
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by magnolia_eic | Mar 27, 2010 | Election 2010, National News
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday ruled that party-list nominees should prove that they belong to the marginalized sector amid complaints that some individuals do not properly represent the powerless groups.
In a resolution, Comelec spokesman Arthur James B. Jimenez said the poll body required nominees to show proof that they have actively participated in their respective sectors’ activities.
“The nominee should show that he is a part of the group he represents. If he is not, it would look like it is a ground for disqualification,” Jimenez said in a television interview.
Aside from this requirement, Mr. Jimenez said the nominee should also have the capability to engage in legislation, including the crafting of laws.
As of March 23, only 44 of the 187 accredited party-list groups have submitted the names of their nominees. (PIA-Bohol)
by magnolia_eic | Mar 27, 2010 | Election 2010, National News
A TOTAL of 24,092 inmates who are detained in 414 city, district and municipal jails nationwide under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) are expected to vote in the May 10 national and local elections.
BJMP Director Rosendo Dial on Thursday said the figure represents 44 percent of the total jail population of 58,766 inmates nationwide.
The 24,092 inmates availed themselves of voters’ registration conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) last Oct. 26.
Of the number, Dial said 5,677 inmates are detained in the National Capital Region, which maintains 23 district jails.
Davao City though has the most number of registered inmates in a jail with 1,008 voters.
The BJMP chief said the Comelec will put up special polling precincts in jails with more than 100 voters, and their respective jail wardens will have to coordinate with the local Comelec offices to set up the polling precincts. (PIA-Bohol)
