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DOLE prepares for OFWs' mandatory repatriation from Libya
May 1, 2019, 3:22 pm
MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing for mandatory repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Libya after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised the alert level from 3 to 4 in the host country. “The Alert Level was raised to (Alert Level) 4, so… Read More
'Strengthened' Japan-PH ties hoped under Reiwa era
May 1, 2019, 3:15 pm
MANILA-- The Philippine government is optimistic of further strengthening strategic ties with Tokyo as Japan shifts to the Reiwa era upon the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30. His son, Emperor Naruhito, ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, effectively ending the Heisei era of… Read More
Anti-gov't rallies could scare foreign investors away
May 1, 2019, 3:10 pm
MANILA -- Despite being open to protests, Malacañang on Wednesday warned that some allied groups’ activities could “scare away” foreign investors and eventually result to job losses. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo was reacting to the activities of allied groups, including… Read More
DFA declares mandatory repatriation in Tripoli
May 1, 2019, 2:26 pm
MANILA-- The Philippine government has declared a Crisis Alert Level IV in Tripoli or mandatory repatriation phase "due to increased threats to the safety and security of the more than 1,000 Filipinos who are still there". Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. raised the alert level upon… Read More
Sumitomo-MHI-TESP takes over MRT-3 rehab
May 1, 2019, 1:17 pm
MANILA – Sumitomo Corporation, its technical partner, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and MHI's fully-owned Philippine subsidiary, TES Philippines (TESP), formally took over on Wednesday the reins of the comprehensive rehabilitation and maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3). This,… Read More
Still no condemnation for long list of Reds’ atrocities
May 1, 2019, 1:02 pm
MANILA – Amid the growing list of atrocities perpetrated by the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), militant groups with reported communist links have yet to accept the challenge of condemning them. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)… Read More
Pass security of tenure bill, PRRD to Congress
May 1, 2019, 12:23 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday appealed to Congress to consider passing legislative measures to benefit Filipino workers, especially on security of tenure and self-organization. Duterte made this call as he pointed out that although the executive has taken strides to ban illegal… Read More
PDEA adopts 3-pronged approach to boost anti-drug campaign
May 1, 2019, 10:14 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has adopted a three-pronged strategy in the government's campaign against illegal drugs, which focuses on reduction of supply, demand, and harmful effects. “Cognizant of the rapidly changing landscape of the drug problem in the country,… Read More
PH joins other nations in maritime exercise in Korea
May 1, 2019, 10:00 am
MANILA -- The head of the Philippine Navy (PN) contingent to the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) Maritime Security Field Training Exercise 2019, together with the captain of BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17), paid a courtesy call on the fleet commander of the Republic of Korea… Read More
Security ops not compromised despite poll duties: AFP
May 1, 2019, 9:58 am
MANILA -- Despite the deployment of around 40,000 troops to support the police in securing the coming May 13 mid-term elections, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) made assurances that its security operations will not be compromised. "Even at the planning stage, kinunsidera na natin ito ang… Read More
Cloudy skies, rains continue over PH Wednesday
May 1, 2019, 9:29 am
MANILA -- Most parts of the archipelago will continue to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers on Wednesday, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) added the prevailing weather is due to the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019, 8:11 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – PHL gets its highest credit rating of ‘BBB+’ INQUIRER – Teachers to Duterte: Raise pay as promised MANILA BULLETIN – Protest rallies, job mark Labor Day MANILA TIMES – Mounting frustrations MANILA STANDARD – ECOP dampens pay hike hopes PHILIPPINE STAR – Magic 12… Read More
MMDA to close Marcos Bridge for 8 months
April 30, 2019, 8:03 pm
MANILA -- The Marcos Bridge in Marikina City will be closed to motorists for eight months due to rehabilitation works, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday. MMDA General Manager Jose Arturo “Jojo” Garcia Jr. said the eastbound portion of the bridge will be… Read More
DFA Huawei memo a routine info relay: Abella
April 30, 2019, 7:54 pm
MANILA-- A ranking official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the internal memorandum on foreign governments banning Huawei devices is a routine information relay to relevant government agencies in the Philippines. "It was just a letter relaying information to other agencies," said… Read More
Bilateral talks ‘most effective’ way to resolve WPS dispute
April 30, 2019, 7:39 pm
MANILA -- Holding bilateral negotiations between the Philippines and China is currently the “most effective” way to resolve the dispute over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement as he justified… Read More
MMDA unfazed by SC petition to stop provincial bus ban
April 30, 2019, 7:09 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is pushing through with the closure of bus terminals along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa) despite the petition of Ako Bicol party-list at the Supreme Court to stop its implementation. “That is part of the democratic process… Read More
Malacañang backs probe on influx of foreign doctors in PH
April 30, 2019, 6:03 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said that it will support Senator Richard Gordon’s call to investigate the influx of foreign doctors working in the Philippines without permits. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo pointed out that this probe will also determine whether there is a lack of… Read More
Palace leaves P710 pay hike petition to wage boards
April 30, 2019, 5:29 pm
MANILA -- It is up to the wage boards to decide whether they will act on petitions to increase the daily minimum wage of private sector workers in Metro Manila and other regions, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after labor group Trade Union… Read More
Victims of NPA urged to come forward
April 30, 2019, 5:23 pm
MANILA -- As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vows to make change happen, the military is encouraging Filipinos who have fallen prey to harassments and deceptive schemes of the New People’s Army’s (NPA) to seek justice. In a social media post, the Philippine Army laid out the legal… Read More
SC asked to stop Meralco 'bill deposit' collection
April 30, 2019, 5:15 pm
MANILA -- A petition before the Supreme Court (SC) Tuesday seeks to stop publicly-listed Manila Electric Company (Meralco) from imposing and collecting bill deposit from its customers, which have reached PHP29 billion as of last year. In its 36-page petition, the petitioners said the imposition of… Read More
