by magnolia_eic | Apr 14, 2010 | Headlines, National News
Zamboanga City — Abu Sayyaf bandits set of bombs at a Roman catholic cathedral, school, grandstand and three other places last Tuesday which resulted to the death of at least 15 people. The terrorist group has also clashed with government forces in Isabela City.
The attacks were staged by armed men wearing police and military uniforms. The death toll included the brother of Abu Sayyaf leader Purudji Indama.
Bishop Martin Jumoad appealed to residents to stay calm and pray at the same time called on military and police officials to run after those responsible for the attacks which happened for the first time in 20 years.
Senior Supt. Antonio Mendoza is positive that the attacks were the handiwork of terrorists who wish to incite fear among the people of the province.
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by magnolia_eic | Apr 13, 2010 | Announcements, Headlines, Health and Medicine, National News
HEALTH Secretary Esperanza Cabral reiterated on Monday that all drugstores and hospital pharmacies should comply with the Government-Mediated Access Price (GMAP) program of the government to help ease the burden of the poor in accessing medicines.
In August 2009, the DOH through its regional Centers for Health Development and in coordination with various agencies and institutions, implemented the first round of GMAP and the Maximum Drug Retail Price (MDRP).
On March 31, another set of 98 products were offered for price cuts under the GMAP initiative by eleven (11) manufacturing firms.
Penalties imposed on violators are based on Republic Act No. 9502 (Cheaper Medicines Law) and its Implementing Rules & Regulations.
As of April 6, 123 drug retail outlets and hospital pharmacies in Metro Manila (78 drugstores and pharmacies) and other regions (45) were found to have violated the MDRP and GMAP since their implementation in August last year. As a consequence, these outlets have already been issued Cease and Desist Orders. Administrative fines ranging from P1,000-P50,000 per drug violation for the GMAP and MDRP have been imposed. Repeated violations of the GMAP and the MDRP can incur penalties of as much as P50,000-P5,000,000 with accompanying suspension or revocation of their Licenses to Operate, depending on the gravity and extent of the violation. (PIA-Bohol)
by magnolia_eic | Apr 13, 2010 | Announcements, National News, World
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal Arroyo left Monday for Washington D.C. to join 43 other world leaders attending the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) hosted by the United States government.
Under the invitation of U.S. President Barack Obama, President Arroyo and the 43 other Heads of State will sit down for the two-day summit to discuss the threat posed by illegal diversion of nuclear materials and to develop steps to secure vulnerable nuclear materials; combat nuclear smuggling; and deter, detect and disrupt attempts at nuclear terrorism.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the group will also focus on “promoting nuclear security at the national, regional and global levels.”
The Philippines is a staunch supporter of global efforts to prevent nuclear terrorism with millions of Filipinos living and working in many parts of the world.
The NSS comes ahead of the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference which the Philippines will preside at the United Nations headquarters in New York in May. (PIA-Bohol)
by magnolia_eic | Apr 13, 2010 | Election 2010, Headlines, National News
Cebu City — Liberal Party standard bearer Benigno “Noynoy ” Aquino returned Tuesday to one of the country’s vote-rich provinces — Cebu.
Noynoy was accompanied by running mate, Senator Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and a couple of members from their senatorial slate.
His morning itenerary included guestings at some local TV and radio shows and then a press conference at the city hall.
In the afternoon, there is a sheduled motorcade from Carcar to Talisay before a grand rally in front of Talisay City Hall.
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by magnolia_eic | Apr 13, 2010 | Election 2010, Headlines, National News
Manila, Philippines — The Commission on Elections backtracked on its plan to re-bid the contract for the purchase of indellible ink for the May 10 elections saying that the bidder whom they thought had failed, apparently did not fail after all.
However, the Comelec has confirmed the holding of another bid for the purchase of 80,000 ultraviolet lamps, after the failure to comply of all three bidders of necessary requirements. The controversial OTC Paper Supply was one of those bidders.
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by magnolia_eic | Apr 13, 2010 | Announcements, Election 2010, Headlines, National News
Manila, Philippines — Speaker Prospero Nograles has confirmed plans of bolting the Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats coalition for a possible alliance with Presidentiable Manny Villar of the Nacionalista Party.
Nograles is running for mayor in Davao City against Vice mayor Sara Duterte, daughter of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.
An source from Philippine Daily Inquirer who asked not to be named said he saw orange t-shirts inside the Nograles’ residence last Saturday.
Nograles considers the Nacionalista Party as a “viable option” who could end the spate of killings in the province.
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