No Cabinet revamp -- P-Noy

May 13, 2011

PRESIDENT Aquino has expressed full confidence in his Cabinet as he made it clear that he is not considering any revamp within the officials in the Executive department.

“I am empowered to reorganize the Executive branch to a large degree at any given time. Tinatanong ako kung may Cabinet revamp, kung sino ang papalitan ko, sabi ko, I’m happy with the Cabinet… so why should there be a revamp?” the Chief Executive said.

The President cited the dedicated performance of his Cabinet exerting extra efforts to ensure the delivery of basic needs to the Filipino people.

The President recognized the hard work, sincerity and commitment of the Cabinet in pursuing the social contract of the Aquino administration anchored on transparency and accountability in public service.

He noted that despite the minimal pay, the Cabinet members have been focused on their duties, producing results in their respective functions.

AN ambitious plan to address the Philippines’ perennial problem of informal settlers is being developed and may soon be implemented, President Benigno C. Aquino III announced.

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Gov’t winner in MRT, LRT privatization

May 13, 2011

THE government will not be at the losing end of a deal privatizing the right to run the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT).

While admitting the government will cough up P15 billion to pay for the services of the private sector, Transportation Secretary jose de Jesus said the amount is what it will actually spend if it were the one operating the mass rail systems.

DeJesus explained that the government will only bid out the 4- to 5-year operation of MRT-LRT, and will still own ...

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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

May 13, 2011

Forget the past, let’s move on!

BY ISMAEL AMIGO

THE Aquino government should take the cue from the survey conducted by StratPOLLS Inc., where seven out of 10 Filipinos expressed support for burial of the late President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani.

According to StratPOLLs, 71.6 percent favored Marcos' burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani while 28.4 percent answered in negative.

The survey had 250 respondents. Approval for a hero's burial for Marcos was high in Las Piñas wit...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

May 13, 2011

Yardstick for next Ombudsman, SC justices

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death…” (Romans 8:1-2, the Holy Bible).

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SANDIGAN STANDS UP TO PUBLIC PRESSURE: Balls, and lots of it, is how I view the Sandiganbayan decision approving the plea bargain deal between the Ombudsman and former AFP co...

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VOICE OF THE NEWS

May 13, 2011

‘We can only hope’

BY BENJIE ALEJANDRO

ARMED Forces chief Gen. Eduardo Oban, Jr. is optimistic that China would abide on the existing code of conduct that govern the claimant countries on the Spratlys to avoid the use of force in settling conflicts or differences.

China has announced that it will deploy an additional 36 ships in the South China Sea within a five-year period.

Beijing actions will only ‘militarize’ the area. Other claimant countries who have a military capacity to increase...

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Pinoy smartphone users to increase by 98% in 2015

May 13, 2011

FILIPINOS' continuing fascination with useful applications in smartphones will result in bigger demand for mobile units, capable of carrying platforms such as android and the more famous Apple, an official of a local telecom giant said.

"This presents an opportunity for us to produce more enriching and relevant experiences for our subscribers when they use their mobile phones," Globe Telecom President and CEO Ernest Cu said during the Mobile Marketing Conference organized by the Internet and ...

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Calaca plant expansion to start this year

May 13, 2011

SEM-CALACA Power Corp., a unit of DMCI Holdings Inc. of the Consunji Group, will start the expansion of the 600-megawatt Calaca-coal fired power plant this year, a company official said.

Sem-Calaca director Nestor Davidas said the target is to expand the plant's capacity by another 600 MW but the first phase would be to construct two units of 150 MW circulating fluidized bed power plant.

"The 2 X 150 MW CFB coal power plant is the first phase of the total 4 x 150 MW. We hope to break ground w...

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SM builds malls in Tianjin, China and Cebu

May 13, 2011

TWO new Shoe Mart (SM) malls, one of which is in Tianjin, China, are set to rise in two years boosting the retail giant's presence not just in the country but in the region.

"A bigger and bolder SM Prime has since emerged, ready to take on the vast opportunities that will come from a robust and still growing Asian economy. Examples of this new momentum we are experiencing are the projects we are undertaking in Cebu City and in Tianjin, China,” Hans T. Sy, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) p...
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Robin's daughter in 'Blusang Itim'

May 13, 2011

ROBIN Padilla's daughter, Kylie, will star in the upcoming Kapuso series "Blusang Itim".

Kylie will portray the role of Jessa, which was first portrayed by actress Snooky Serna.

In the remake of the 1986 series, Kylie will star opposite Carl Guevarra and Frank Magallona.

Kylie admitted that she is nervous, especially that this is her first starring role. "May kaba siyempre ng konti kasi mas malaki na yung responsibilidad pag ikaw na yung bida," she said.

Now that she is paired with two of the bes...

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Pacman to disobey ‘Mommy D’ once again

May 13, 2011

FOR the nth time, Dionisia Pacquiao, or "Mommy D" to the millions of Manny Pacquiao fans, has pleaded his son to stop fighting.

But Manny would have to defy his mother once again as Top Rank has already arranged his next fight for November this year.

In a radio interview from General Santos City after his son defeated Sugar Shane Mosley via unanimous decision, Mommy D said Manny's best "Mother's Day" gift for her is his retirement from boxing.

"Parang awa mo na Manny, itigil mo na ang pagboboksi...

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