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WB: 31 Filipinos die daily
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SOME 31 Filipinos, mostly children, die everyday from diarrhea due
topoor sanitation, according to a recent study of the World Bank
(WB) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The study, entitled Economic Impacts of
Sanitation in the Philippines, showed P77.8 billion per annum
account for additional healthcare costs and lost wages due to poor
sanitation.
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Nograles: Lakas and Kampi
to remain as equals
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House Speaker Prospero Nograles on Sunday
declared that the two pillars of the administration—Lakas
Christian Muslim Democrats and the Kabalikat ng Mamayang Pilipino—will
remain as “equal partners” even if proposed merger pushes
through.
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SC stops Piatco bank probe
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THE Supreme Court (SC) has limited the power of
the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) in conducting an inquiry
into the bank deposits of individuals.
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Sen. Legarda lauds US aid for Pagasa
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Senator Loren Legarda lauded Sunday the
grant of $381,000 made by the US government to the Philippine
Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
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Rufus seeks inclusion of computer lessons
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Opposition Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has proposed
the integration of computer education in elementary and high-school
curricula, both in public and private schools nationwide.
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Controversial DPWH task
force to continue operating
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LEGAZPI CITY: The controversial Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) task force allegedly created in
favor of an Albay congressman will continue to operate even if it
has almost completed its tasks.
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LTO to operate in
Makati, other Metro cities
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THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) warns all
operators of illegal vehicles that they cannot avoid apprehension
even within the so-called Republic of Makati, which has lately
cracked down on erring taxi drivers.
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MPD to save on snacks costs for
training
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The Manila Police District (MPD) will limit
merienda costs for training and seminars as a cost cutting measure.
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BI files charges against errant employees
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The Bureau of Immigration has filed charges
against 22 employees for various violations, ranging from grave
misconduct to neglect of duty, in line with its thrust to cleanse
its ranks of misfits and undesirables.
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