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'Make good choices, stay away from drugs’, NegOr studes told
July 8, 2018, 3:31 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Sunday appealed to thousands of students in Dumaguete City, provincial capital of Negros Oriental, to stay away from illegal drugs. Speaking before a jam-packed Perdices Memorial Coliseum… Read More
Law must take its course in Taguig City dad's drug case
July 8, 2018, 3:13 pm
MANILA -- The city government of Taguig said the “law should be allowed to take its course” in the case of the city councilor who faces charges of drug possession and theft. “We do not condone his conduct. “We commend those responsible for the apprehension,” the Taguig City government… Read More
Reelection prohibition violates democratic principles: ConCom
July 8, 2018, 3:12 pm
MANILA -- All incumbent elected officials, not just President Rodrigo R. Duterte, who can no longer run in 2022 because of term limits, may be able to seek another term in 2022, the Consultative Committee (Concom) tasked to draft the proposed new charter said Sunday. ConCom senior technical… Read More
Global leaders push for green dev’t in Guiyang Eco-Forum
July 8, 2018, 3:01 pm
GUIZHOU, China – Global leaders convened to tackle the importance of green development in pursuing feasible and sustainable growth during the Eco Forum Global Annual Conference 2018 in Guiyang City on July 6-8. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Eco Forum which… Read More
Public's help sought on spate of local execs slays
July 8, 2018, 1:45 pm
LEAVING NO STONES UNTURNED. The Philippine National Police is exhausting all efforts to uncover the truth and prosecute the culprits behind the spate of killings of local government officials (From left to right: Tanauan City, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili; General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Mayor… Read More
Construction of 2019 SEA Games facilities on track: BCDA
July 8, 2018, 1:39 pm
MANILA -- The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said over the weekend the construction of sports facilities for the country’s hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games remains on track. On Saturday, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, who chairs the Philippine SEA… Read More
Malaysian firm to build 12 gov't centers, biz hubs outside Manila
July 8, 2018, 1:38 pm
MANILA -- Malaysian infrastructure firm AlloyMTD Group will pour in PHP18 billion in the Philippines for the construction of government centers and business hubs in provinces across the country. MTD Philippines, Inc. Chairman Isaac David told reporters that the company plans to build government… Read More
No add'l security for local execs: Albayalde
July 8, 2018, 1:18 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde rejected calls to provide additional police security to mayors and vice mayors in the country. Albayalde made the remarks in response to the recent killing of Trece Martires City, Cavite Vice Mayor Alexander Lubigan,… Read More
No need for new law to rid streets of loiterers: PRRD
July 8, 2018, 1:16 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday defended anew his anti-tambay (loiterer) drive stressing that there is no need for a law to order the clearing of the streets. Duterte particularly slammed human rights groups and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) who earlier opposed the… Read More
Palawan residents warned vs. landslide, storm surge due to ‘Maria’
July 8, 2018, 12:58 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Residents, fishermen, and tourists in Palawan were advised Sunday by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to stay clear of landslide-prone areas, not to sail to high seas, and not to swim in beaches as typhoon “Maria” moves… Read More
Love triangle ‘strongest’ motive in priest’s slay
July 8, 2018, 12:52 pm
MANILA -- There were many possible motives behind the killing of Farther Mark Anthony Ventura last April 29 but the “strongest” one is love triangle, President Rodrigo R. Duterte bared. Reading from a document, Duterte said the police are looking at various motives that lead to Ventura’s… Read More
Scattered rain showers over Luzon, W. Visayas
July 8, 2018, 11:51 am
MANILA -- Parts of Luzon and Western Visayas will experience scattered rain showers on Sunday due to southwest monsoon affecting the western part of these islands, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. Metro Manila,… Read More
TRAIN law beneficial to PH: Pernia
July 8, 2018, 11:51 am
MANILA -- The proposed suspension of the tax reform law could hamper the implementation of the administration’s massive infrastructure and social programs that would benefit millions of Filipinos, the country’s chief economic planner said Friday. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia… Read More
Duterte to Church: You can’t use God to criticize me
July 8, 2018, 11:44 am
MANILA -- There is a separation of Church and state, President Rodrigo R. Duterte reminded the Catholic Church on Saturday hitting its leaders anew for criticizing him on his various policies including his war on drugs. “When you are a religious, you have to be something of a neutral dito sa… Read More
Performance roadmap to help monitor infra projects: DPWH chief
July 8, 2018, 11:44 am
MANILA — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar on Friday renewed his commitment to lead the monitoring of the operationalization and performance-tracking of the priority infrastructure development agenda, under the government’s Infrastructure Cluster… Read More
Villar calls on Pinoys abroad to apply in gov’t infra program
July 8, 2018, 11:41 am
MANILA — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar has reiterated his call for Filipino professionals abroad to apply for jobs in the country as the government embarks on over 200 infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Cluster’s Performance and Projects… Read More
PDEA holds anti-drug youth camp in Caloocan
July 8, 2018, 11:40 am
MANILA -- As part of the strategy aimed at reducing demand for drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Caloocan City government conducted a three-day training program for the youth to provide them with coping skills to face situations which can lead to drug use. PDEA Director… Read More
DOJ orders NBI to probe Cavite vice mayor's slay
July 8, 2018, 11:10 am
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a thorough probe on the killing of Vice Mayor Alexander Lubigan of Trece Martires City, Cavite. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said he has already instructed NBI Director Dante Gierran to… Read More
PH RIMPAC contingent hosts 4th of July celebration
July 8, 2018, 11:07 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) contingent to this year's "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) naval exercise played host to the Filipino community in Hawaii for their annual 4th of July celebrations. In a statement over the weekend, PN spokesperson Cmdr. Jonathan Zata said the hosting took place at… Read More
CJ bets from private sector, who worked in gov't, must submit SALN
July 8, 2018, 11:06 am
MANILA -- The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) reminded aspirants for the Chief Justice post to submit copies of statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), if they have previously worked in government. In an announcement posted Friday, SC Clerk of Court and JBC Ex Officio Secretary… Read More
