President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently signed Proclamation No. 2028, which declares May this year as National Census Month. For the declaration, the President cited Batas Pambansa Blg. 72, which Full Article

SOME 1,390 Filipinos in Iceland are safe despite a volcanic eruption which continues to affect air travel in parts of Europe. Philippine Ambassador to Oslo, Norway Elizabeth P. Buensuceso reported to Full Article

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) urged Sunday Filipino migrants to vote early and not wait for the May 10 deadline for overseas absentee voting (OAV), citing about 30,000 Filipinos abroad who Full Article

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday signed the amended Magna Carta for Disabled Persons which directs local government units to establish a “Persons with Disability Affairs Office” Full Article

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminds the public to check the validity of their passports and renew them six months before expiry to avoid the hassle of getting a replacement in light of Full Article

Beijing, China — A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has hit the remote province of Qinghai in Northwest China. Earthquake details: Magnitude 6.9 Date-Time * Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 23:49:37 UTC * Full Article

HEALTH Secretary Esperanza Cabral reiterated on Monday that all drugstores and hospital pharmacies should comply with the Government-Mediated Access Price (GMAP) program of the government to help Full Article

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal Arroyo left Monday for Washington D.C. to join 43 other world leaders attending the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) hosted by the United States government. Under the Full Article

Washington — A study released Monday, has shown that certain food combinations, such as fish, fruit, and nuts are linked to a reduced risk of contracting the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease. Full Article

Manila, Philippines — Speaker Prospero Nograles has confirmed plans of bolting the Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats coalition for a possible alliance with Presidentiable Manny Villar of Full Article

With an all-time high of 650 towns and cities voluntarily turning off lights last year, Environment Secretary Horacio Ramos called on all Filipinos to again be part of Earth Hour on Saturday. Ramos Full Article