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3 die, 5 hurt as jeep falls off ravine in Zambo Norte
July 6, 2018, 1:04 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Three people, two of whom were teenagers, were killed while five others were wounded when a passenger jeep fell off a ravine in the Zamboanga del Norte town of Katipunan, police said Friday.Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) information… Read More
DILG dismisses pattern in killing of mayors
July 6, 2018, 1:03 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it sees no pattern in the killing of mayors, assuring the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) that the Philippine National Police (PNP) is ready to provide additional security should they need it. “Each case… Read More
3 MILF men, 2 others nabbed in Cotabato anti-drug ops
July 6, 2018, 1:02 pm
COTABATO CITY--After a weeklong surveillance, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-ARMM) said it arrested five persons, including three Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members, during a buy-bust operation on Thursday.PDEA-ARMM Director… Read More
Ilocos Norte farmers benefit from tobacco excise tax share
July 6, 2018, 12:54 pm
LAOAG CITY — Farmers in Badoc, Ilocos Norte were all smiles on Thursday as they finally received farm machineries and fertilizers from their municipal government. At least 31 tractors and 4,307 sacks of fertilizers were distributed to all of the villages, purchased using the town's tobacco… Read More
Arts group visits Ilocos Norte to share talent with kids
July 6, 2018, 12:49 pm
LAOAG CITY — A group of Filipino artists from the various parts of the country is in Ilocos Norte today (Friday) for a 15-day exhibit and workshop. Self-thought Ilocana artist Angelie Banaag of Laoag City said the event is a good opportunity to promote the camaraderie and unity among arts and… Read More
Average monthly crime rate in NegOcc down by 65% in H1
July 6, 2018, 12:41 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The average monthly crime rate in Negros Occidental has decreased by 65.05 percent in the first six months of 2018 as a result of intensive police operations. Data released by the provincial police on Thursday showed that from January to June last year, an average of 27.11 crimes… Read More
Scattered rains in some parts of PH Friday due to 'habagat'
July 6, 2018, 9:08 am
MANILA -- The southwest monsoon or "habagat" would bring scattered rain showers in some parts of the country Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its forecast, the state weather bureau said Western Visayas, Zamboanga… Read More
Alaska battles Phoenix, GlobalPort takes on Ginebra in crucial fixture
July 6, 2018, 8:42 am
Games on Friday(Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City)4:30 p.m. - Alaska vs. Phoenix7:00 p.m. - GlobalPort vs. GinebraMANILA -- Two games with huge playoff implications will take place on Friday night as the PBA Commissioner's Cup goes to the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Alaska Aces takes on Phoenix… Read More
DoST to showcase new technologies at Nat’l Science Week in Davao
July 6, 2018, 8:35 am
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) will open a three-day Science and Technology Week (NSTW) July 6 at the SM Convention Center here with a showcase of new technologies, including the country’s space science program.DoST Assistant Secretary for Mindanao Anthony Sales… Read More
Former Bulacan mayor, 10 others face raps for illegal dumpsite
July 6, 2018, 7:13 am
MANILA -- The Office of the Ombudsman has indicted a former town mayor in Bulacan province and 10 other local officials before the Sandiganbayan for allegedly allowing the continued operation of a dumpsite in their area of jurisdiction in 2015 despite a closure order. The anti-graft body sued… Read More
LTO rolls out 4K newly designed vehicle plates in Pangasinan
July 6, 2018, 7:09 am
DAGUPAN CITY – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional Office 1 (Ilocos region) rolled out 4,447 pairs of vehicle plates here Thursday morning. In an interview with Department of Transportation Undersecretary Thomas “Tim” Orbos, he bared that the plates released were part of the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Friday, July 6, 2018
July 6, 2018, 7:06 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – BSP, Palace frame 5.2% June inflation differently INQUIRER – Inflation hits 5.2%, above gov’t target MANILA BULLETIN – US loads first volley vs China MANILA TIMES – SC finds anomalies in 2016 elections MANILA STANDARD – Inflation soars to 5-year high PHILIPPINE STAR… Read More
Duterte’s 3rd SONA not limited to accomplishments, Roque says
July 6, 2018, 6:56 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not be limited to a report on the achievements done during his administration, his spokesperson said on Thursday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated that Duterte’s next SONA scheduled on July… Read More
Bicol to 'stand alone' as federated region: ConCom member
July 5, 2018, 11:28 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- A Bicolana lawyer, who is the lone female member of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked to review the 1987 Constitution, said she strongly believes that Bicol can "stand alone" as a federated region under a Federal Republic."Yes, Yes, Yes, Bicol can stand... economically.… Read More
Prelate: Church willing to help loiterers
July 5, 2018, 10:15 pm
MANILA -- A Catholic prelate on Thursday said the Church is always willing to help loiterers become productive in order to stop them from roaming around in communities. “The (tambays are a) challenge to the Church. Instead of being in the streets they can be invited to the church to participate… Read More
Albayalde assures prompt action vs. Makati cops in abuse video
July 5, 2018, 10:13 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Thursday vowed swift action against four Makati police officers who were caught on video while abusing a female drug suspect. "We have identified and administratively relieved four police personnel namely P/Senior… Read More
DOLE: Order for PLDT to regularize 7K workers stays
July 5, 2018, 10:12 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday said it stands firm on its order to telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) to regularize 7,306 workers. In an interview, DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III noted that its January 10 order on the… Read More
Mabini Shrine: Reminiscing life, works of 'sublime paralytic'
July 5, 2018, 9:49 pm
MANILA -- Have you ever wondered about the lifestyle of the country's "sublime paralytic"? The Apolinario Mabini Shrine in Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City will show you that he led an austere life compared to his classmates in law school. Rosana Misolas, museum curator, told Philippine News Agency… Read More
Peralta is new UPLB Gender Center director
July 5, 2018, 9:40 pm
LOS BAǸOS, Laguna – The Office of the Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Los Baǹos (UPLB) has appointed lawyer Eric Paul D. Peralta, former UPLB Gender Center (GC) Resident Legal Consultant, as new GC director. Peralta formally assumed his post on July 1, per advisory Thursday… Read More
Suspected shabu worth P850,000 seized in Cavite
July 5, 2018, 9:31 pm
CAMP GEN. PANTALEON GARCIA, Imus City – Police operatives have arrested a suspected illegal drug peddler for yielding about 125 grams of suspected shabu worth some PHP850,000 during a drug bust operation in Dasmariñas City on Wednesday. Senior Supt. William Segun, Cavite provincial police… Read More
