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Destab plots vs. PRRD won't prosper: AFP
April 22, 2019, 3:15 pm
MANILA -- Destabilization plots against President Rodrigo Duterte will not prosper, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Monday. "Every time we have a new president, there is always that possibility to have him/her removed. But for now, we do not see any specific threat. There are those… Read More
Mandatory repatriation possible if intense fighting continues in Libya
April 22, 2019, 2:55 pm
MANILA -- The declaration of alert level 4 or mandatory repatriation phase in Tripoli and its surrounding areas is seen if fighting in the capital's outskirts continues to intensify and threaten to endanger the welfare of Filipinos, a ranking official said Monday. "In situations like this, Alert… Read More
Albayalde marks 1st year as top cop, wants 'dynamic, professional PNP'
April 22, 2019, 2:39 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Oscar Albayalde said he wants to have a dynamic and professional police organization as he marked his first year as the country's top cop last April 19. “It's challenging and hopefully, they will still continue what we have started. We will… Read More
PH, China to sign at least 5 deals during Belt & Road Forum
April 22, 2019, 2:06 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and China are expected to sign at least five agreements during the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China from April 25 to 27, a foreign affairs official said on Monday. In a pre-departure briefing in Malacañan Palace, Department of… Read More
PNP beefs up intel monitoring in wake of Sri Lanka blasts
April 22, 2019, 1:45 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its intelligence information gathering in the wake of bombings in Sri Lanka. “Definitely, of course number one, we beef up intelligence monitoring during these kinds of incidents. There are possibilities that the terrorists there can… Read More
Albayalde commends cops, partners for peaceful Holy Week
April 22, 2019, 1:23 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde on Monday commended all PNP commanders and personnel responsible for the peaceful observance of the Holy Week. “I extend the congratulations of the national leadership to all government personnel, civilian volunteers,… Read More
PH, Japan defense chiefs meet in Tokyo
April 22, 2019, 12:34 pm
MANILA -- In line with the efforts to strengthen the country's defense relations, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya had a meeting in Tokyo last April 17. In a statement over the weekend, DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong… Read More
DND mourns passing of ex-Ambassador Severino
April 22, 2019, 12:32 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) joins the nation in mourning the passing of former Ambassador Rodolfo Severino Jr. on Good Friday. He was eight days away from his 83rd birthday at the time of his death, having been born on April 27, 1936 "The Department of National Defense joins… Read More
BRP Andres Bonifacio to join ASEAN maritime exercises
April 22, 2019, 9:40 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) will deploy the BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17), one of its most capable offshore patrol vessels, to the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus Maritime Security Field Training Exercise 2019. In a message to the Philippine News Agency Sunday, Navy spokesperson… Read More
Isolated rains over PH Monday
April 22, 2019, 9:39 am
MANILA -- The country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said on Monday. This weather condition is due to the easterlies affecting southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, and localized thunderstorms affecting the rest of Luzon, added the… Read More
MRT resumes ops after Holy Week maintenance shutdown
April 22, 2019, 9:27 am
MANILA -- The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has resumed its regular operations Monday after it was shut down for the entire Holy Week for maintenance. In its advisory, the MRT management said a total of 15 trains are running with a headway time of seven minutes as of 6 a.m. MRT-3 director for… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019, 8:08 am
INQUIRER -- World condemns Sri Lanka bombings PHILIPPINE STAR -- DILG tells bets: Keep off cash transfer payouts MANILA BULLETIN -- Comelec: Be ready with 'kodigos' DAILY TRIBUNE -- Easter terror kills 207 MANILA TIMES -- Oust-Duterte plot bared MANILA STANDARD -- 'Choose what's good,… Read More
No Filipino hurt in Sri Lanka bombings: DFA
April 22, 2019, 7:42 am
MANILA -- No Filipino was among the casualties in the string of suicide bombings in Sri Lanka that killed scores of people on Easter Sunday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported. The DFA said Philippine Honorary Consul to Colombo, Hugh Sriyal Dissanayake, informed the agency that he is… Read More
Palace sympathizes with families of Sri Lanka blast victims
April 21, 2019, 8:12 pm
MANILA – Malacañang expressed condolences to the families victims of the explosions in Sri Lankan churches and hospitals that killed over a hundred people and injured over 400 others on Easter Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace is offering “sincere solidarity”… Read More
Holy Week observance generally peaceful: PNP
April 21, 2019, 2:07 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said the traditional observance of this year’s Holy week has been generally peaceful except for the blast that occurred at the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) last Saturday. “Yes, observance of Holy Week is generally peaceful,” PNP… Read More
Choose what is 'good and uplifting', Duterte to Filipinos
April 21, 2019, 1:09 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Easter Sunday enjoined Filipinos to make better choices as the upcoming mid-term elections draw closer. "I greet the entire Filipino nation on this triumphant day of Christ's resurrection," Duterte said in his message. Duterte described Easter as an… Read More
NCRPO’s enhanced security coverage includes malls, tourist spots
April 21, 2019, 1:04 pm
MANILA -- After ensuring the safety of the public during the Holy Week celebrations, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has enhanced its security coverage to include tourist destinations, malls and shopping centers in Metro Manila. NCRPO director, Major Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said… Read More
Red Cross attends to 7K vacationers during Holy Week
April 21, 2019, 11:34 am
MANILA -- A total of 7,185 who joined the traditional Holy Week activities and celebration from April 15 to 21 has sought medical treatment and services. In its latest report as of 9 a.m. Sunday, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said seven persons suffered from "major cases" of fracture, loss of… Read More
BARMM police urged to help in transformation of Moro combatants
April 21, 2019, 11:29 am
PARANG, MAGUINDANAO — Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. urged top police officials of the newly-established Bangsamoro autonomous region to help create a more conducive environment for the smooth implementation of the normalization track of the Bangsamoro peace agreement. This… Read More
Trust issues prevalent among past admin’s top execs: Palace
April 21, 2019, 11:22 am
MANILA -- Malacañang said “incompetence and trust issues” were prevalent among the top officials of the previous administration of former President Benigno Aquino III. This after Senator Francis Pangilinan slammed President Rodrigo R. Duterte for accusing opposition senatorial candidate… Read More
