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Tracker teams step up hunt for 19 GCTA-freed convicts in NCR
October 1, 2019, 1:54 pm
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said it is currently hunting down 19 heinous crime convicts in the partial list of erroneously released convicts under the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law. "Tracker teams from the NCRPO are now in possession of this… Read More
Bikoy says perjury raps filed by opposition figures 'misleading'
October 1, 2019, 1:53 pm
MANILA -- Embattled whistleblower Peter Joemel Advincula alias 'Bikoy' on Tuesday formally refuted the perjury charge filed against him by lawyers Theodore Te, Jose Manuel Diokno and Lorenzo Tañada III who are among the 36 persons named in sedition raps in connection with supposed efforts to… Read More
Baguio City ASF-free, holds lechon festival
October 1, 2019, 12:42 pm
BAGUIO CITY-- The Baguio City Public Market meat division has assured residents here on Monday that their meat products are free of the African Swine Fever (ASF) and even held a Lechon Festival to prove that. "The reason why we had the lechon festival is to assure the public that the meat products… Read More
Support efforts to free states from drugs, crime, Locsin to UN
October 1, 2019, 12:40 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has rallied members of the United Nations to support government efforts to rid the Philippines of drug and criminality. In his speech at the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York over the weekend, he reiterated the Philippines… Read More
American, Chinese fugitives nabbed in Cebu
October 1, 2019, 12:03 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday announced it is set to deport an American and a Chinese who are wanted by authorities for serious offenses in their country. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified them as American Arthur Mark Curts, 61, and Chinese national Dong Jinxi, 66.… Read More
Maguindanao solon files House bill for new BARMM province
October 1, 2019, 11:14 am
COTABATO CITY – Representative Ronnie Sinsuat of Maguindanao’s first district said Monday he has filed House Bill No. 4840 for the creation of “Western Maguindanao.” If passed, the new province would become the sixth province under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao… Read More
October is Holy Rosary Month
October 1, 2019, 11:14 am
MANILA – October is Holy Rosary Month as declared by the Catholic Church and renewed its call to the faithful to pray the rosary daily to attain a genuine and lasting peace in the world. Rev. Fr. Kit Ramirez of St. Jude Parish in Malacañang, Manila, quoted St. Padre Pio of Petrielcina, who said… Read More
Mocha not covered by appointment ban on losing poll bets
October 1, 2019, 10:59 am
MANILA — Newly-appointed Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Deputy Administrator Esther Margaux 'Mocha' Uson is not covered by the ban on the appointment of losing candidates in the May 2019 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez… Read More
AFP chief expects acting PMA head to make 'difference'
October 1, 2019, 10:38 am
MANILA -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff, Lt. Gen. Noel Clement expects incoming Philippine Military Academy (PMA) acting Superintendent, Rear Admiral Allan Cusi, to make a positive impact during his stint at the country's premier military school. "The AFP Chief Lieutenant… Read More
7 cadets, 2 docs face raps over Dormitorio's death
October 1, 2019, 10:33 am
BAGUIO CITY -- The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) on Monday said it is ready to file criminal charges against seven cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and two doctors of the PMA Station Hospital (PMASH), who were tagged in the death of cadet fourth class Darwin Dormitorio on September 18.… Read More
'Drug queen' now in US: Eleazar
October 1, 2019, 10:32 am
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday said it is now coordinating with foreign counterparts to deport alleged "drug queen" Guia Gomez-Castro back to the country from the United States. NCRPO chief, Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar got the information after the creation… Read More
Gilas Men attendance almost perfect in return to practice
October 1, 2019, 10:07 am
MANILA -- Almost everyone in the Gilas Pilipinas Men pool for the Southeast Asian Games was present when the national team began its practice for the said meet on Monday night at the Meralco Gym in Pasig. The 14 selected players present in practice were Japeth Aguilar, Jayson Castro, Arth Dela… Read More
Manila-Taipei flights cancelled due to 'Mitag'
October 1, 2019, 10:05 am
MANILA -- Flights between Manila and Taipei were cancelled on Tuesday due to bad weather. Records from the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) showed that as of 1 a.m., six flights between the two cities have already been cancelled. These were: -Eva Air (BR) 261 Taipei-Manila-Philippine… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers Tue. Oct. 1, 2019
October 1, 2019, 9:24 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – BSP projects inflation at 0.6-1.4% in Sept INQUIRER – PGH budget for 2020 cut by P456M MANILA BULLETIN – African swine fever spreading quickly MANILA TIMES – PH cargo traffic unhurt by US-China trade war MANILA STANDARD – PDEA chief quizzes PNP over 15 escorts… Read More
Duck meat: A nutritious replacement for pork
September 30, 2019, 9:23 pm
MANILA -- Amid the African Swine Fever scare, many mothers today are looking for a healthy replacement for pork and pork products apart from chicken. Celebrity Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an interview that now is the right time to introduce duck meat to… Read More
More suspects fall in NegOr anti-drug ops
September 30, 2019, 9:20 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – More suspected drug pushers were arrested by the provincial police during relentless operations against illegal drugs over the weekend. A report from the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) said the latest suspect to fall was Roberto Marcenades Fajardo, 33, a… Read More
DILG checks Cebu City's road-clearing accomplishments
September 30, 2019, 9:11 pm
CEBU CITY – National and regional officials of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) went around Cebu City on Monday to inspect whether public roads in the metropolis have been cleared of sidewalk vendors and obstructions. DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing, who led the… Read More
DTI opens 16th Negosyo Center in Bulacan
September 30, 2019, 9:08 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bulacan Provincial Office continues to reach and assist micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) throughout the province with the establishment of more Negosyo Centers. Mary Grace Sta-Ana Reyes, DTI Bulacan information… Read More
Reds also corrupt IP tongue: NCIP chief
September 30, 2019, 9:03 pm
MANILA – Aside from committing atrocities and other acts of violence against the country's indigenous peoples, the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) and its allies are also parties to corrupting words sacred to the IPs. This, according to National Commission on… Read More
Megaworld to build P1.8-B mall in Pampanga
September 30, 2019, 8:45 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- Township developer Megaworld is allocating PHP1.8 billion to build its first full-scale mall development in Central Luzon, the Capital Mall, inside the 35.6-hectare Capital Town in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. To be completed in 2022, the Capital Mall will… Read More
