KMU hails dismissal of hardware king’s TRO plea | read this item
Labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno hailed the dismissal last Wednesday of Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc.’s plea to a Regional Trial Court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the strike of the company’s workers, saying the plea is a desperate attempt to disperse the strike of workers asserting their demands. The Parañaque RTC [...]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 to the Latest ICS Firmware Build XXALE9 | read this item
The release of Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 a couple of days ago in the United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East was among the much anticipated events this month. As much as the people are excited to get hold of the premium device they might have pre-ordered, Samsung is too. In fact, since the release, the [...]
Urban poor leader’s active involvement vs demolition may be behind murder—Anakbayan | read this item
“Ka Erning’s active involvement in the struggle against urban poor demolition may have been the real motive behind his murder.” This was the statement of Anakbayan, organization of young workers, out-of-school and community youth, as it joined residents of Sitio 6, Brgy. Catmon, Malabon led by Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Maralita sa Malabon in [...]
ICAEW and the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) sign MoU | read this item
ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), a world leader of the accountancy and finance profession, and the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work more closely together. The agreement between the two bodies was signed on 31st May 2012 by ICAEW President [...]
DepEd needs private sector support to implement education reforms | read this item
Seeking greater opportunities for education, the Department of Education (DepEd)’s newly launched basic education reform program called “GO Education!” will only be successful if the private sector helps out. DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro, Jr. said in a recent interview that private sector support is key to achieving his department’s reform agenda through GO Education, which [...]
PAGASA Weather Advisory May 31, 2012, 5 AM | read this item
The active low pressure area (ALPA) spotted yesterday is now drawing closer. As of 2:00 AM today, satellite feed indicated that the ALPA is now 410 kilometers East of Borongan, Eastern Samar at coordinates 11.5°N, 129.5°E. It is embedded along with Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). These two weather systems is hugely affecting the country from [...]
Residents hold candle lighting for slain Malabon urban poor leader | read this item
Residents of Sitio 6, Brgy. Catmon, Malabon led by Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Maralita sa Malabon, Alyansa Kontra Demolisyon and urban poor youth group Anakbayan will hold a candle lighting ceremony on May 31, 2012 (Thursday), 6 o’clock in the evening, at the residence of slain leader, Ernesto “Ka Erning” Gulfo. Gulfo, President of [...]
KMU slams Aquino post-impeachment speech | read this item
Labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno condemned today Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s speech on the conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona by the Senate impeachment court, saying the speech did not contain a direct promise of going after former Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Pres. Aquino mentioned Mrs. Arroyo only in the first parts of his speech, [...]
14 Senator Judges Voted To Convict, 3 Voted To Acquit [Partial] | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – The Impeachment Court will have to announce the verdict for the impeachment proceedings against the Chief Justice Renato Corona. As of this writing, there are already 17 Senator Judges who casted their votes either to convict or acquit Corona for Article 2 (Respondent committed culpable violation of the Constitution and/or betrayed the [...]
PAGASA Latest Weather Update, May 29, 2012 | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – In the latest weather bulletin issued by PAGASA this morning, it said that a new low pressure area (LPA) is causing cloudy skies and scattered rain showers throughout the country. While it is too early to tell whether the LPA will turn into Bagyong Ambo, the people especially those who are in [...]
