National
Japan turns over 2 classrooms in Maguindanao, NoCot
June 3, 2019, 8:11 pm
MANILA -- The Japanese government turned over last week two completed classroom construction projects to Maguindanao and North Cotabato under their Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP). The construction of the learning facilities in Kabuntalan, Maguindanao and Alamada,… Read More
LTFRB reminds PUV drivers to grant student fare discounts
June 3, 2019, 8:08 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to grant fare discounts to students in time for the opening of classes on Monday. In its statement, the LTFRB said students may avail of a 20 percent fare discount during… Read More
Romualdez 'has edge' in free-for-all speakership race
June 3, 2019, 8:05 pm
MANILA -- In a free-for-all speakership fight, Leyte Representative-elect Martin Romualdez has the ace to win the House of Representatives' top post, two ranking lawmakers said Monday. Deputy Speaker and Sulu Rep. Munir Arbison said Romualdez has the numbers to win the speakership of the incoming… Read More
Malabon shabu haul shows security is working: Palace
June 3, 2019, 7:29 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday rejected claims that President Rodrigo Duterte is not taking the drug war seriously following the discovery of PHP1 billion worth of shabu from a warehouse in Malabon City. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said law enforcement agencies led by the Philippine… Read More
House passes OFW hospital bill on final reading
June 3, 2019, 6:23 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposed bill seeking to establish a special hospital dedicated for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. House Bill 9194, which shall establish the Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital, was… Read More
Palace to oppose moves to block sale of Marcos jewelry
June 3, 2019, 5:51 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it will oppose moves of the Marcos family to block the sale of the PHP700-million jewelry collection of former first lady, now Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos. “If they (Marcos family) do (oppose the sale of the jewelry collection), then we will… Read More
DepEd pushes for better learning environment for PH youth
June 3, 2019, 5:18 pm
MANILA -- Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Monday urged all stakeholders to create a better learning environment for the Filipino youth as she welcomed 27.2 million students back to school. In her welcome message for the opening of school year 2019-2020, Briones said the… Read More
Duterte ‘working on’ salary hike for teachers
June 3, 2019, 5:10 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is “working on” a promised salary hike for teachers, Malacañang said on Monday, assuring educators that economic managers are already looking for sources of funding. “The President is working on that. And hopefully that can be responded to. Our economic… Read More
14 senators sign resolution backing Sotto's leadership
June 3, 2019, 5:00 pm
MANILA -- At least 14 senators have signed a resolution expressing support for the leadership of Senate President Vicente Sotto III in the upcoming 18th Congress. During Monday's plenary session, Senator Manny Pacquiao said the senators who signed the manifesto include himself, Senators Gringo… Read More
PNP to undergo counter-terrorism training under Israel police
June 3, 2019, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel will undergo counter-terrorism training to be conducted by the Israel police, PNP chief, Gen. Oscar Albayalde, said on Monday. Albayalde said he requested the training from the Israel police during a week-long seminar he and other PNP… Read More
MMDA to continue clearing roads near public schools
June 3, 2019, 4:46 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will continue clearing streets leading to public schools in Metro Manila to ensure unimpeded traffic flow for students particularly with Monday's opening of classes. MMDA Task Force Special Operations Commander Edison “Bong”… Read More
PH, Singapore celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations
June 3, 2019, 4:41 pm
MANILA — Officials of the Philippines and Singapore on Thursday (May 30) led the celebration of the 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ambassador of Singapore to the Philippines Gerard Ho and Acting Foreign Affairs Secretary Ernesto Abella led the celebration in Pasay… Read More
Senate okays PH-Indonesia pact on maritime boundaries
June 3, 2019, 4:34 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Monday passed on third reading a resolution concurring in the ratification of the agreement on the boundary line that delimits the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines and Indonesia. With 20 affirmative votes and no negative vote, the upper chamber passed Senate… Read More
Palace on Tulfo-Bautista tiff: Everyone deserves respect
June 3, 2019, 4:02 pm
MANILA -- Respect should be given to everyone and it should also be earned. This was the remark made by Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo following a tiff between broadcaster Erwin Tulfo and Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista after the former berated the latter in the state-run… Read More
CJ stresses importance of beefing up legal education
June 3, 2019, 3:34 pm
MANILA- Chief Justice Lucas P. Bersamin emphasized the commitment of his administration to leave no stone unturned in reforming the country's legal education system. “The impact of legal education in the lives of our people is far reaching, and cannot be taken for granted,” Bersamin said… Read More
Double pay for workers on June 5
June 3, 2019, 3:03 pm
MANILA -- Private sector workers, who will report to duty on Wednesday, June 5, will be paid twice their regular daily wages, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Monday. In an advisory, DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III reminded employers the proper payment of wages on June 5,… Read More
23 cops summoned in DOJ probe of Chong aide's death
June 3, 2019, 3:02 pm
MANILA — Almost two dozen law enforcers have been ordered by prosecutors to answer the murder raps in connection with the death of Richard Red Santillan, the aide of former Biliran Representative Glenn Chong. “Subpoenas have been issued to the respondents,” Senior Assistant State Prosecutor… Read More
21 job fairs on Independence Day
June 3, 2019, 3:00 pm
MANILA — Local and overseas employment opportunities will be offered at the Independence Day Job and Business Fairs 2019 on Wednesday, June 12, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). In an advisory, the DOLE said there will be 21 job fairs to be held in 15 regions… Read More
Palace lauds SoKor move to relax visa requirements for Filipinos
June 3, 2019, 2:28 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday welcomed the move of South Korea to ease visa application requirements for Filipinos as the two countries celebrated the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Han Dong-Man earlier said the embassy would minimize the number… Read More
Army's 1st Brigade Combat Team boosts anti-ASG ops in Sulu
June 3, 2019, 2:18 pm
MANILA -- The 1,500-strong 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) deployed in Sulu would enhance the ongoing operations against Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists known to be operating in the island province. "(The unit) will step up the operational tempo against (the terrorists)," Armed Forces of the… Read More
