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Avoid politicizing organization, IBP Davao urges nat'l office
May 7, 2019, 1:37 pm
MANILA -- A local chapter of the 60,000-plus strong Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Tuesday cautioned its leadership against what it described as acts which "politicize" the organization. In a statement to newsmen, the IBP Davao expressed its objection to the IBP national leadership's… Read More
Court grants De Lima furlough to vote in Monday’s polls
May 7, 2019, 1:26 pm
MANILA -- The Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has allowed jailed lawmaker Leila de Lima, who is facing charges of running a protection racket for jailed drug lords, to vote in next week's mid-term elections. In an order dated April 30 released on Tuesday, Branch 205 Presiding Judge… Read More
Madrigal vows to maintain AFP neutrality in next week’s polls
May 7, 2019, 12:12 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains apolitical and non-partisan. AFP chief-of-staff, Gen. Benjamin Madrigal made this assurance during the ceremonial send-off ceremonies for military, police and government contingents tasked to secure the May 13 mid-term elections Tuesday.… Read More
No Pinoy casualty in Russian plane crash: DFA
May 7, 2019, 12:03 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday reported that no Filipino was hurt after a Russian plane on Sunday caught fire as it made an emergency landing in Moscow. "The DFA extends its condolences to the victims of a passenger plane which caught fire after it made an emergency… Read More
AW-159 choppers can detect submarines: Empedrad
May 7, 2019, 10:42 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) now has the capability to detect, locate and hunt submarines with the arrival of its two AugustaWestand (now Leonardo) AW-159 "Wildcat" helicopters Tuesday. This was bared by Navy flag-officer-in-command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, on the sidelines of the… Read More
LPA trough to bring scattered rains over Luzon Tuesday
May 7, 2019, 9:34 am
MANILA -- The trough of a low pressure area (LPA) will cause scattered rain showers over most parts of Luzon on Tuesday, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said a low pressure area (LPA) was spotted 160 km north… Read More
Palace questions credibility of 'Bikoy'
May 7, 2019, 8:51 am
MANILA -- Malacañang has questioned the credibility of a man claiming to be "Bikoy" in a series of videos called “Ang Totoong Narcolist” which have tagged the family and allies of President Rodrigo R. Duterte in the illegal drug trade. This, after Peter Joemel Advincula, who claimed to be… Read More
No major damage in NLEX and SCTEX from 6.1 quake
May 7, 2019, 8:36 am
MANILA -- No major damage was found in North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) following the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck Pampanga and parts of Luzon last April 22. The NLEX Corporation assured motorists of the safety of both expressways despite some… Read More
Comelec disqualifies Edu Manzano over citizenship
May 7, 2019, 8:35 am
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday cancelled the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of actor Edu Manzano, who is a candidate for congressman for the lone district of the City of San Juan. In a 15-page decision, the poll body Second Division granted the petition filed in… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tues., May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019, 8:24 am
INQUIRER – ‘Bikoy’ surfaces, says his life is in danger PHILIPPINE STAR – Palace on Bikoy: All lies, black propaganda MANILA BULLETIN – Camarines Sur mayor survives ambush DAILY TRIBUNE – From swindling to destab: Bikoy's criminal journey MANILA TIMES – ‘Bikoy’ surfaces, seeks… Read More
Taiwanese fugitive arrested at NAIA
May 6, 2019, 9:44 pm
MANILA -- A Taiwanese fugitive using a tampered Philippine passport was apprehended at the terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Bureau of Immigration announced on Monday. Immigration Port Operations Division Chief Grifton Medina identified the Taiwanese as Huang… Read More
PRRD to attend Hugpong’s campaign sortie to support daughter: Palace
May 6, 2019, 8:49 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte will be attending the campaign caravan of Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) to support her daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this clarification amid speculations that the President might endorse… Read More
Let NBI do its job to prosecute ‘Bikoy’: Palace
May 6, 2019, 8:33 pm
MANILA -- It is up to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file charges against the hooded man claiming to be "Bikoy" in the video series accusing President Rodrigo Duterte’s family and allies as part of the illegal drug trade, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson… Read More
AFP to deploy 35K troops to augment poll security
May 6, 2019, 7:47 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be deploying around 35,000 troops to support the Philippine National Police (PNP) in ensuring that the coming May 13 mid-term elections are peaceful and orderly. This, according to AFP spokesperson, Marine Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo, in a… Read More
BI beefs up anti-corruption drive
May 6, 2019, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has intensified its anti-corruption campaign as part of its Integrity Management Program, Port Operations Division chief Grifton Medina told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Monday. "The program is already in place, and we made a commitment with the OP… Read More
Comelec junks DQ petition vs. Alan Peter Cayetano
May 6, 2019, 7:08 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday denied the petition to disqualify Alan Peter Cayetano, who is seeking to represent the 1st District of Taguig-Pateros in the House of Representatives in the forthcoming polls. In its 18-page decision, the poll body’s Second Division… Read More
Sophisticated cameras to be installed at NAIA soon
May 6, 2019, 6:56 pm
MANILA -- Sophisticated cameras will be installed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) this year, an official said on Monday. "We will acquire sophisticated cameras for counter-terrorism," Immigration Port Operations Division chief Grifton Medina told the Philippine News Agency (PNA).… Read More
4 American studes complete 10-month immersion in PH
May 6, 2019, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- Four American students have completed their 10-month education program in the Philippines as they "successfully help" bridge gaps and promote understanding between Washington and Manila. The four 18-year-old American girls, namely Emily Crumpton, Giana Scattini, Thamira Santana, and… Read More
Bare all to authorities, Guevarra tells 'Bikoy'
May 6, 2019, 6:32 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday said the man claiming to be the "Bikoy" who surfaced in a press conference at the Integrated Bar of the Philippines' office in Ortigas on Monday needs to bare what he knows to authorities. "This guy who says that he is ‘Bikoy’ should now… Read More
'Bikoy' video sharer charged with inciting to sedition
May 6, 2019, 6:17 pm
MANILA -- Criminal charges have been ordered by the Department of Justice (DoJ) against Rodel Jayme, the freelance website developer arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with the "Bikoy" videos. "While the NBI admits in its complaint that the respondent was only… Read More
