At least 12 bodies were found in the wreckage of the MV Catalyn B that was sitting upright on the sea floor at the mouth of Manila Bay, according to a civilian volunteer that conducted a deep-sea Full Article

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose “Lito” Atienza Jr. announced his resignation from the Cabinet. This is to focus on his bid to reclaim the top post in Manila. Full Article

According to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, most Filipinos welcome the New Year with hope rather than fear. Eighty-nine percent of those interviewed by the SWS from Decembr 5 to Full Article

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo orders a thorough investigation on vessels’ collision involving a passenger ferry and a fishing vessel on Christmas Eve. Cabinet Secretary Silvestre Bello III Full Article

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s last 2009 Cabinet meeting is scheduled on December 29 at Baguio City, tackling issues on economic and security measures, and illegal drugs. Cabinet Secretary Full Article

This coming December 30, the nation celebrates the 113th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal with the theme “Kabayanihan ni Rizal: Daluyan ng Kagitingan at Pagkakaisa.” On the Full Article

As the the New Year celebration approaches, the Department of Health (DOH), together with the Philippine National Police (PNP) reiterated the call to “Iwas Paputok” campaign. Oplan Iwas Paputok Full Article

The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) has just opened its 2010 search for Outstanding Teachers. The search is to honor the country’s ten educators who have served as role models to their Full Article

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has said that the Philippines can further protect its natural systems and ecological processes by implementing progressive environmental laws. Among the laws are the Full Article

The Department of Education’s health initiative, the Essential Health Care Program (EHCP), has been recognized as one of the world’s best practices in primary health care among school Full Article

The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has entered into an agreement with the to hasten the titling of sites continuously occupied by public schools Full Article