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Regulate fraternities, says CBCP official
Manila, Philippines – An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) yesterday called on the government to regulate fraternities and sororities in schools. Father Conegundo Garganta, executive secretary of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), issued the appeal due to the death of freshman San Beda law student Marvin Reglos, 25, a member of the Lambda Rho...
Prelate explains meaning of abstinence
Manila, Philippines – “Abstinence is not just about foregoing eating meat. It should also mean abstaining from things that one normally enjoy,” Legazpi City (Albay) Bishop Joel Baylon reminded the Catholic faithful yesterday, Ash Wednesday, the first of the 40-day Lenten season in the country. “Part of the sacrifice means abstaining from vices that affect the health, avoiding pleasurable...
BIR acts vs oil smuggling
Manila, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulation No. 2-2012 to curb the rampant smuggling of oil products through the Subic Bay Freeport and other export processing zones in the country. “In the light of reported smuggling of petroleum products resulting to substantial revenue losses, the government must come out with corrective measures to ensure...
Working in gov’t called sacrifice
Manila, Philippines – The Ombudsman has advised individuals not to work or apply for jobs in the government if their intention is to earn extra and get rich. “If you work in the government, be sure you are no longer interested in money,” Director Marlyn Torres-Galvez of the Ombudsman’s Public Assistance Bureau said at the recent “Isumbong Mo sa Ombudsman” program aired...
Good news on Feb. 25
Manila, Philippines – Malacanang said Tuesday President Benigno S. Aquino III has some good news to disclose during the 26th anniversary of the EDSA People Power I on February 25. “The President has plenty of good news which he will deliver in his EDSA speech….The details will be there,” Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said, noting that the economy is taking off despite the ongoing...
‘Au pairs’ ban lifted – DFA
Manila, Philippines – The ban on “au pairs” bound for all European countries has been lifted after almost 15 years, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario said yesterday. Au pair is a French term which means “on par” or “equal to.” It also means that they are supposed to be treated as equals or members of the host family. An au pair is typically a young woman...
Oil firms hike prices again
Manila, Philippines – Consumers’ woes continue to worsen as local oil companies enforced their third straight pump price hike yesterday. Effective 6 a.m., major players Pilipinas Shell, Petron Corp., and Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex) raised their prices for premium gasoline (including unleaded) by P1.15 per liter, regular gasoline by P1.30 per liter, and diesel and kerosene by P0.50...
Still satisfied with prosecution – Palace
Manila, Philippines – Malacañang is still satisfied with the performance of the prosecution team of the House of Representatives even after it recently stumbled in presenting more evidence at the impeachment trial at the Senate of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona. Presidential spokesman Edwin F. Lacierda, however, is dismayed that the people were unable to appreciate the testimony of an airline...
Solon wants bad guy portrayal of congressmen in movies banned
Manila, Philippines – Stressing that congressmen have been doing good deeds for their countrymen, an administration lawmaker has appealed to the local television and film industry to stop portraying solons as villains and crooks in movies and television shows. Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong“ Gonzales Jr. has filed House Resolution (HR) No. 2140 formalizing the appeal that seeks to put an end...
