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Bishops gradually removing fees for church services
March 13, 2019, 4:31 pm
MANILA -- Catholic bishops in the country are slowly doing away with collection of fees for sacraments and other church services for humanitarian consideration. The most recent prelate to do such practice is Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, who no longer charges fees for funeral masses and… Read More
No deportation of OFWs from UAE: DOLE
March 13, 2019, 4:29 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday assured that there will be no deportation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Citing a report from the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB), Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III made the… Read More
Napolcom launches search for 'model PNP families'
March 13, 2019, 4:01 pm
MANILA -- The National Police Commission (Napolcom) launched its "2019 Search for Model PNP Families” in a bid to uplift the image of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Napolcom vice-chairman and executive officer, lawyer Rogelio T. Casurao, said Wednesday the nationwide search is intended… Read More
QC residents urged to conserve water amid El Niño
March 13, 2019, 3:59 pm
MANILA -- Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte on Wednesday urged business establishments, offices and households to strictly practice water conservation measures amid water service interruptions and depleted water supply in Metro Manila. "We should use water wisely, especially now that we are… Read More
Senators want probe on water shortage
March 13, 2019, 3:56 pm
MANILA -- Two senators want Congress to look into the water shortage besetting parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province. In a text message, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he will direct the appropriate Senate committee to launch an inquiry into the water supply woes felt by residents in… Read More
Taguig fiscals indict Kris Aquino's ex-biz partner for estafa
March 13, 2019, 3:24 pm
MANILA -- The Taguig City Prosecutors' Office has ordered the filing of estafa charges against embattled businessman and publicist Nicardo M. Falcis II for the alleged misuse of a credit card issued to him by Kristina C. Aquino Productions, Inc. (KCAP), owned by his former business partner and… Read More
BFP gets 266 new fire trucks
March 13, 2019, 3:23 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is set to boost its firefighting capabilities with the acquisition of 266 new fire trucks. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año said the new fire trucks, which are set to be distributed to key cities and… Read More
Palace mourns passing of MILF vice chair Jaafar
March 13, 2019, 3:08 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang mourned the passing of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar who died in a hospital in Davao City Wednesday morning. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo offered condolences to Jaafar’s family members and friends. “Our deep thoughts and… Read More
PAF ready to help in cloud seeding efforts
March 13, 2019, 2:53 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday said it is more than ready to assist the Department of Agriculture (DA) in its cloud seeding efforts aimed at mitigating the effects of water shortage in many areas. In an interview, Maj. Aristides Galang, PAF spokesperson, said talks with the… Read More
Medialdea, Dominguez 'favorably endorsed' ratified budget: Lacson
March 13, 2019, 2:48 pm
MANILA -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said his suggestion to revert to the ratified version of the proposed 2019 national budget was "favorably endorsed" by members of the executive department to President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, Lacson refuted House Majority Leader Fredenil… Read More
WHO lauds PH for passing child safety in vehicles law
March 13, 2019, 2:45 pm
MANILA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded the Philippines for passing a law that will require vehicle owners to use child restraint systems when traveling with children. The WHO said Republic Act 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act recently signed by President Rodrigo R.… Read More
AFP expresses grief over death of MILF vice chair Ghazali Jaafar
March 13, 2019, 2:39 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) extended its condolences to the family and friends of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) first vice chairperson for political affairs Ghazali Jaafar, who died early Wednesday. "Vice Chair Jaafar has been instrumental to the quest for peace in… Read More
NBI to assist probe of Cebu teen's brutal slay
March 13, 2019, 1:51 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to assist in resolving the gruesome murder of a 16-year-old girl in Cebu. "We'll let the local police take the lead. If they have difficulties (solving the case) I'll ask the NBI (National… Read More
AFP ready to deploy assets to help address water shortage
March 13, 2019, 1:27 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it can provide troops and other mobility assets to help in the distribution of water from the source to the recipients should the need arises. This was disclosed by Col. Noel Detoyato, AFP public affairs office chief, on… Read More
Iloilo student’s slay has nothing to do with ROTC program
March 13, 2019, 1:12 pm
MANILA -- The suspect in the killing of a freshman student of Iloilo State College of Fisheries (ISCOF) due to an altercation over a missing wallet last March 11 has nothing to do with the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. This was bared by Naval Reserve Public Affairs Office… Read More
Maritime school dean, 9 others join Navy reserve
March 13, 2019, 1:01 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) has promoted a maritime school dean and a master mariner a rank higher as reserve officers while eight others were commissioned to the naval reserve force in line with efforts to beef up the country's reserve force. In a statement Tuesday, Capt. Jonathan Zata,… Read More
PH growth rate may slow down due to budget delay
March 13, 2019, 12:40 pm
MANILA -- A senator on Wednesday warned that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) for this year may slow down to 6 percent, or an estimated loss of PHP67.2 billion, if the government continues to operate on a reenacted budget. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate committee on… Read More
Catholic group starts novena to St. Joseph
March 13, 2019, 12:38 pm
MANILA – The Tagbilaran Association in Metro Manila, one of the oldest Catholic religious groups in the metropolis, has begun its annual nine-day novena in honor of St. Joseph, its patron saint who is hailed as protector of the universal church. The novena began last Sunday at the Freinademetz… Read More
P8-M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust ops
March 13, 2019, 12:03 pm
MANILA -- Authorities arrested two suspects and seized over PHP8 million worth of 'shabu' in separate drug buy-bust operations in Cebu City. Quoting a report sent to Camp Crame on Wednesday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac, said the first operation resulted in the… Read More
PNP mourns passing of MILF vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar
March 13, 2019, 12:02 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) extended its deepest condolences to the family of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) first vice chairperson for political affairs and Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) chairman, Ghazali Jaafar, who passed away early Wednesday. In a message to… Read More
