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The Office of the Ombudsman preventively suspended for six months without pay North Cotabato Governor Jesus Sacdalan for grave misconduct and dishonesty. But Sacdalan said he has not yet received a copy of the order as of Wednesday. He expressed hope...
Tags: Jesus Sacdalan, Orlando Casimiro, Milagros Casis, calamity fund, Philippines, Midsayap, Cotabato, Ombudsman, Kidapawan City
The government can now better implement its relief and rehabilitation efforts for victims of tropical storm �Ondoy� and typhoon �Pepeng� after the Senate approved on Wednesday a P12-billion supplemental budget for the purpose...Congressional committee...
Tags: Senate, calamity fund, tropical storm, billion supplemental
The House of Representatives approved on third reading late Monday a joint resolution authorizing the use of unprogrammed funds for the proposed P12 billion calamity fund. But one of the main authors of the measure, Quirino Representative Junie Cua, chairman...
Tags: House of Representatives, Senate, joint resolution, supplemental budget, calamity fund
Philippines�Dwindling fuel supplies in isolated Baguio City have forced the government to suspend classes again here from Monday to Wednesday, while work crews strive to open Kennon Road by 3 p.m. on Monday. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo flew to the...
Tags: calamity fund
A new study on urban planning and development must be commissioned by the Office of the President to prevent a repeat of the massive flooding in Metro Manila triggered by tropical storm "Ondoy," Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. suggested Monday.
Tags: calamity fund, Congress, Philippines, Marilao
The Iloilo City government is considering spending part of an P850,000 trust fund donated by various sectors for typhoon "Frank" victims for a "cash for work" program. Online news site The News Today reported that Mayor Jerry Treñas said part of the trust...
Tags: Iloilo City, calamity fund