GLOBAL WORKERS IN ILIGAN CITY STAGED WILD CAT STRIKE

Iligan City- 500 workers walked out of the Global Steel Philippines, Incorporated (GSPI), the former National Steel Corporation, this city, owned by Mittal family, an Indian National, of Global Steel Holdings Co.. The plant operations were totally paralyzed right after a mediation conference on February 15, 2010 conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to resolve issues on non compliance of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA); unpaid salaries and wages; non-payment of 13th month benefits of 2009 as mandated under PD 851; non-remittances of SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig premiums; non compliance of safety standards; non payment of overtime premiums for six months; and non compliance of environmental standards on industrial waste disposal that causes allege fish kills in Iligan Bay.

Using solar power technology LANECO sets to energize 100% barangays

Using solar power technology LANECO sets to energize 100% barangays

By MT News Network

Tubod, Lanao del Norte---Using the latest technology in generating electric power, the Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO) here is set to energize 100% of its franchise area before the end of the month, GM Resnol Torres said.READ MORE? CLICK HEAD...

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PGMA swears in Icban as Press Secretary

PGMA swears in Icban as Press Secretary

By PIA Pagadian

Malacañang - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo this morning inducted into office Acting Press Secretary Crispulo Icban Jr. READ MORE? CLICK HEAD...

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121 Families flee from Brgy Naburos

By PJTremedal

Baliangao, Misamis Occ – At least 121 families including children, women fled their barangay in Barangay Naburos as a result of an alleged harassment of armed men believed to be men of a political figure.

Barangay Captain Alberto Garcia told this paper that on January 29, 2010 at around 11 in the morning informed the local police here through cellular phone that 6 armed group were sighted at said village and threatened the residents. READ MORE? CLICK HEAD...

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February 9 kicks off May 2010 election campaign

By PJTremedal

Oroquieta City - Next week will kick off the start of the national candidate’s campaign who’s who will win these local and national election in May 2010. READ MORE? CLICK HEAD...

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AMIN praises PNP chief for addressing dysfunctions in the force

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Anak Mindanao (AMIN) Party-list Rep. Ariel C. Hernandez yesterday praised Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Jesus Verzosa for initiating a number of measures aimed at addressing dysfunctions in the police force. READ MORE? CLICK HEAD...

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MAZA SEEKS IMMEDIATE AND INDEPENDENT PROBE ON “ARTIFICIAL SUGARSHORTAGE” AND SUGAR PRICE HIKES

Nacionalista-Makabayan senatorial bet Rep. Liza Maza today challenged the Department of Agriculture to explain the sugar shortage scenario it has apparently projected, resulting to sugar prices soaring up to P60 in Metro Manila. READ MORE ? CLICK HEAD ...

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