National
Fariñas withdraws gubernatorial bid; to retire from politics
May 2, 2019, 3:05 pm
MANILA -- Following his withdrawal from the gubernatorial race, Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas on Thursday announced that he would be retiring from politics after his term ends in June. The 67-year-old lawmaker, who filed his withdrawal at the Commission on Elections earlier in… Read More
Over 600 quake-affected families remain in evacuation centers
May 2, 2019, 2:50 pm
MANILA -- The number of families affected by the magnitude 6.1-magnitude earthquake that rocked Luzon last April 22 has now reached 3,630, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its 6 a.m. update Thursday. This is equivalent to 18,086 persons residing in 41… Read More
Manila Bay rehab: DILG to summon 1K non-compliant village execs
May 2, 2019, 2:45 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to issue a show cause order against 1,000 of the 5,714 barangays for defying orders to strictly enforce environmental laws in their respective areas along the Manila Bay Watershed Area. Citing Memorandum Order No. 2019-09,… Read More
UP enters Top 100 universities list in Asia
May 2, 2019, 2:42 pm
MANILA -- The University of the Philippines (UP) climbed to the 95th place among the top universities in Asia, London-based magazine and provider of higher education data, Times Higher Education (THE), announced Wednesday. Since 2017, UP has been in the THE rankings for Asia but this is the first… Read More
DA showcases PH mangoes in 2-day fair
May 2, 2019, 2:27 pm
MANILA -- Different varieties of mangoes from various parts of the country are displayed and sold at the Department of Agriculture (DA) central office in Quezon City from Thursday until Friday. The most famous of these sweet and quality mangoes come from Guimaras, Nueva Ecija, South Cotabato,… Read More
3 PH ports pass US Coast Guard security assessment
May 2, 2019, 2:14 pm
MANILA -- Security measures in three of the country’s international container ports were given positive assessments by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation, the Davao International Container Terminal… Read More
Fewer LGU execs paying campaign fees to Reds: DILG
May 2, 2019, 2:12 pm
MANILA -- The number of local government officials allegedly providing financial support to communist rebels has decreased, the Department of the Interior of Local Government (DILG) reported Thursday. “The DILG has received reports that CPP-NPA-NDF (Communist Party of the Philippines-New… Read More
CHED marks another milestone with more Filipino youth in college
May 2, 2019, 12:46 pm
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chair J. Prospero de Vera III leads CHED employees in the Unity Walk around the University of the Philippines Diliman campus in Quezon City in celebration of its 25th founding anniversary. (Photo by Ma. Teresa Montemayor)MANILA -- More Filipino youth with… Read More
Navy's first anti-sub choppers to arrive first week of May
May 2, 2019, 9:56 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN)'s first two anti-submarine helicopters, the AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) AW-159 "Wildcat", is expected to arrive home within the first week of May. "Yes, (the AW-159s), it's homeward bound and its expected to arrive here in Manila anytime first week of May,"… Read More
Over 400K employees regularized under Duterte admin: DOLE
May 2, 2019, 9:54 am
MANILA — Over 400,000 workers from the private sector have been regularized since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office in 2016. Data from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) show that for the period 2016-2018, a total of 413,940 workers have been regularized. Of the figure, 291,612… Read More
Over 3K applicants hired in Labor Day job fairs
May 2, 2019, 9:35 am
MANILA -- A total of 3,108 applicants in this year's Labor Day TNK Job Fair and Business Opportunities have been hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) in 31 sites all over the country on Wednesday. This translates to 13.4 percent of the 23,169 qualified applicants, according to data from the Department of… Read More
Cloudiness, rains continue over PH Thursday
May 2, 2019, 9:29 am
MANILA -- Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers will continue to prevail over most parts of the country on Thursday, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said this is due to the easterlies affecting… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers,Thurs., May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019, 7:57 am
INQUIRER – Pass laws protecting labor rights - DU30 PHILIPPINE STAR – Rody pushes passage of pro-worker laws MANILA BULLETIN – Legislated P750 minimum wage dims DAILY TRIBUNE – Porky past vexes bets MANILA TIMES – NBI arrests ‘Bikoy’ MANILA STANDARD – Protect workers’ rights -… Read More
Makabayan solons 'no-show' anew in 'Salugpongan' inquiry
May 2, 2019, 12:35 am
MANILA -- A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) on Tuesday hit party-list groups anew for failing to attend the second leg of a Congressional inquiry and ocular inspection on alternative learning centers in Surigao del Sur on April 28-29,… Read More
DOLE issues 3 new workers' protection policies
May 1, 2019, 6:42 pm
MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday issued three new policies for the protection of Filipino workers. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III, together with other stakeholders, signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11210 or the… Read More
DOTr probes Cebu Pacific flight cancellations
May 1, 2019, 6:30 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is investigating the causes of the flight cancellations by local carrier Cebu Pacific. DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said the probe will determine if the cancellations are caused by internal operating conditions of Cebu Pacific or the structure and… Read More
AFP shrugs off 'anti-labor' tag by militant group
May 1, 2019, 5:27 pm
MANILA --- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dismissed claims that it is "anti-labor" for allegedly committing human rights violations against workers. "Your AFP is always supportive of every effort especially by our labor sector for them to assemble and (seek) redress and express their… Read More
Public warned vs. ‘overcharging’ transpo providers using DOT logo
May 1, 2019, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) warned the public against transportation providers using their logo to overcharge customers. "The Department reminds the public that pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 2018-03 otherwise known as Establishment of the Progressing Accreditation System and… Read More
No need to prove oust-Duterte matrix
May 1, 2019, 4:39 pm
MANILA -- It is “totally unnecessary” to prove the legitimacy of the "oust-Duterte" matrix, which links journalists and lawyers to a plot to discredit President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said on Wednesday. On April 22, a matrix was released by the Palace, which accused Rappler, Vera Files,… Read More
PNP lauds workers for peaceful Labor Day rites
May 1, 2019, 4:13 pm
MANILA -- The Labor Day celebrations on Wednesday was so far generally peaceful, with no untoward incident reported, the Police National Police (PNP) said. “As of midday, the PNP finds the peace and order situation nationwide to be generally peaceful and orderly, with no untoward incidents… Read More
