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Man nabbed over kidnap try in Quezon City
February 26, 2019, 9:19 pm
MANILA -- A man was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap minors in Quezon City. In a statement Tuesday, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar identified the suspect as Norly Rafael, 53, a native of Daet, Camariñes Norte and resident of Miramonte… Read More
AFP condemns NPA attack on Mindoro power plant
February 26, 2019, 9:17 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday strongly condemned the latest atrocity of the New People's Army (NPA) when rebels torched and destroyed heavy equipment, vehicles and other facilities of the Santa Clara Hydro Power Plant in Barangay Malvar, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.… Read More
Familiarize with ballots for May polls: Comelec tells voters
February 26, 2019, 9:11 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday asked voters to familiarize themselves on the official ballots to be used in the May 2019 midterm polls. Poll body spokesperson James Jimenez said it is good for the electorate to look at the ballot face which can be viewed at their… Read More
Follow inspection procedures, MIAA urges passengers
February 26, 2019, 9:10 pm
MANILA -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) reiterated its call on the public to follow inspection procedures at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). "This (call) doesn't mean there are a lot of unruly passengers. This is just a gentle reminder," MIAA Public Affairs… Read More
Cooperation with other nations essential in curbing drugs: PDEA
February 26, 2019, 9:08 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday highlighted that strengthened cooperation with other countries is a major step in addressing the illegal drug problem. In a statement, Acting PDEA Deputy Director General for Administration Irish Calaguas, who represented Director… Read More
Trillanes charged with sedition raps before Pasay court
February 26, 2019, 8:35 pm
MANILA--Criminal charges for inciting to sedition have been filed by Pasay prosecutors against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV for inflammatory statements made by the lawmaker last year shortly after his amnesty was revoked by Malacañang. In a resolution which accompanied the formal criminal… Read More
Palace reiterates war on drugs to be done ‘under the law’
February 26, 2019, 8:05 pm
MANILA - Malacañang on Tuesday reiterated its stance that the government's war against illegal drugs will be done in accordance with existing laws. "The President says “I declare war against drugs,” which means that the law enforcement agencies will have to do everything under the law to run… Read More
Gov't donates land for relocation of over 2K informal settlers
February 26, 2019, 7:57 pm
MANILA – Resonating the Duterte administration’s drive for social responsibility, five hectares of government land will be donated for the relocation of at least 2,086 informal settler families (ISFs) long living on Isla Puting Bato in Manila. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through… Read More
PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty may be tackled in Pompeo visit
February 26, 2019, 7:20 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said that the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between Washington and Manila may be among the topics to be discussed during the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo to the Philippines. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that it was… Read More
PRRD only threatens criminals, not bishops, priests: Palace
February 26, 2019, 6:51 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday said only criminals, and not religious leaders, are the recipients of threats coming from President Rodrigo D. Duterte. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo defended Duterte from critics saying the Chief Executive has even changed his tune by warning against… Read More
Palace assures legal aid for distressed Filipinos abroad
February 26, 2019, 6:35 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday assured distressed Filipino workers abroad that the government will provide them with legal assistance should they get involved in serious crimes such as drug-related cases. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark to clarify President Rodrigo R.… Read More
Duterte lauds Misuari's patience in peace talks
February 26, 2019, 6:32 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte "admired" Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari's patience in peace negotiations, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte and Misuari met at the Malacañan Palace on Monday. "The… Read More
Port of Manila resumes ops Tuesday
February 26, 2019, 6:02 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila (BOC-POM) on Tuesday has resumed operations three days after a fire gutted its main building. According to district collector Rhea Gregorio, the operations of some offices, including the assessment office, that were temporarily relocated at the BOC… Read More
'Harsher' drive should focus on big-time drug lords: solon
February 26, 2019, 5:30 pm
MANILA -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterte's "harsher" anti-illegal drug campaign must now shift its focus on drug lords. Gatchalian said the heads of the drug cartels who bring in illegal drugs to the country should be identified so that the "full force of the… Read More
Communities realizing disadvantage of harboring Reds: AFP
February 26, 2019, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- More communities in the countryside are realizing that not taking a strong stand against the New People's Army (NPA) puts them at a disadvantage. This was emphasized by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, Col. Noel Detoyato when asked Tuesday on why more… Read More
Gray pays courtesy call on Sotto; asks support to empower youth
February 26, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray visited the Senate on Tuesday for a courtesy call to Senate President Vicente Sotto III. Sotto was joined by Senators Nancy Binay and Gringo Honasan in welcoming the beauty queen. Gray was bestowed with a Senate resolution congratulating and commending… Read More
284 rookie cops take oath as SAF members
February 26, 2019, 5:05 pm
MANILA -- A total of 284 police recruits on Tuesday took their oath as new members of the Philippine National Police- Special Action Force (PNP-SAF). PNP-SAF director, Chief Supt. Amando Empiso administered the mass oath-taking of SAF recruit Class 2019-01, composed of 112 males and 172 females,… Read More
Gov't hikes fuel subsidy for PUV operators, drivers
February 26, 2019, 4:55 pm
MANILA -- The government has increased the fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle operators and drivers under the Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP) of the national government to PHP20,514 this year, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Tuesday. “The PPP is one… Read More
Embassy cries foul over Washington Post story on drug war
February 26, 2019, 4:32 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday took "strong exception" to a Washington Post story that centers on the government's campaign against illegal drugs. In a statement issued through its official page, the Embassy tagged the article as "a hasty generalization that has no… Read More
CA rejects GMA Network plea in labor row
February 26, 2019, 3:59 pm
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) has turned down the appeal filed by broadcasting giant GMA Network Inc. which challenged a labor arbiter's ruling declaring 97 talents of the company as regular employees and as such are entitled to security of tenure and all benefits and rights. The decision of… Read More
