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Palace to apply 'full force' vs. illegal Chinese workers in PH
February 26, 2019, 8:05 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday assured that the government will apply immigration laws with “full force” against illegal Chinese workers in the Philippines. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo clarified an earlier remark made by President Rodrigo R. Duterte saying he would rather allow… Read More
PRRD scolds military, police for coup attempts
February 26, 2019, 8:04 am
MANILA -- “To whom do you turn over the government after a coup?” President Rodrigo R. Duterte raised this question to military and police officers during the first national assembly of the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas in Pasay City on Monday night. The event coincided with the… Read More
Close to P200-M cocaine bricks found in DavOr, Nueva Ecija
February 25, 2019, 10:26 pm
MANILA -- Blocks of suspected cocaine wrapped in packages, estimated to be worth almost PHP200 million, were found on Sunday afternoon along the shoreline of Davao Oriental and Nueva Ecija, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. Reports reaching Camp Crame in Quezon City said that… Read More
No freedom of expression if not for People Power: PCOO
February 25, 2019, 8:16 pm
MANILA -- If it were not for the collective sacrifices of Filipinos during the People Power Revolution in 1986, there would not be freedom of expression we have today, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said on Monday. Andanar made this remark in an… Read More
Ballot printing for May polls 'at full capacity': Comelec
February 25, 2019, 6:26 pm
MANILA — The printing of ballots to be used in the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections (NLE) at the National Printing Office (NPO) is now averaging 1.1 million per day, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported Monday. The total number of ballots to be printed is 63,662,481. With… Read More
Church execs urged to thoroughly screen wannabe priests
February 25, 2019, 6:07 pm
MANILA — An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the Catholic Church should be strict in accepting candidates for priesthood. Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP-Public Affairs Committee (PAC) executive secretary, believes that a thorough process should be… Read More
SC adopts 2 examiners per subject for Bar exams
February 25, 2019, 5:44 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) en banc has approved changes to the Bar examinations, primarily the proposal to have two examiners per subject for the four-day examination for admission of would-be lawyers. In a notice, the SC en banc through Clerk of Court Edgar O. Aricheta said the tribunal in… Read More
Foreigners reminded of Mar. 1 deadline to file annual report
February 25, 2019, 4:09 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reminded foreigners registered with them that they have only four days left to accomplish and file their annual reports. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente noted that foreigners can report to any of the BI’s designated field, satellite and extension… Read More
Stop making death threats to priests: Duterte
February 25, 2019, 3:30 pm
MANILA -- Amid concerns raised by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle that priests have been receiving death threats from persons claiming to be working for the Presidential family, President Rodrigo R. Duterte warned impostors to lay off or face him. Duterte made this remark during the… Read More
Over a thousand gather to mark 33rd EDSA revolt anniversary
February 25, 2019, 2:50 pm
MANILA -- More than a thousand Filipinos gathered on Monday at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Multi-sectorial groups, officials and personnel of government agencies, religious groups, academe, students,… Read More
Athletes urged to strive for excellence in sports, life
February 25, 2019, 2:13 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar urged athletes participating in the 22nd Caraga Athletic Association - Regional Sports Competition (CAA-RSC) to continue striving for excellence, not only in their respective sports but also in life. Andanar… Read More
DOJ summons Masbate town execs over gun raps
February 25, 2019, 1:53 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has summoned the mayor and vice mayor of Batuan town in Masbate province to a preliminary investigation over charges of illegal possession of firearms filed against them. In subpoenas dated February 19, the panel of prosecutors led by Assistant State… Read More
EDSA commemoration reminder of patriotism, unity: AFP
February 25, 2019, 12:37 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is one with all Filipinos as the country commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary. "We will continue to imbibe the lessons of nationalism, patriotism, and most importantly, unity. These are the… Read More
DOTr signs deal for Metro Manila Subway’s first 3 stations
February 25, 2019, 11:49 am
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has signed a deal with a private contractor for the design and build contract for the first three stations of the Metro Manila Subway System. The subway system, which will have its groundbreaking on Wednesday, is expected to start its partial… Read More
Columnist's blog entry on Sara Duterte ‘nonsensical': Palace
February 25, 2019, 10:35 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday tagged the blog entry of a columnist about Davao City Mayor and presidential daughter Sara Z. Duterte as “nonsensical” but at the same time said it respects her freedom of expression. In Ellen Tordesillas' blog entry, “Pres. Sara in 2022 is Duterte’s… Read More
Navy needs more fast craft to secure Mindanao waters
February 25, 2019, 8:55 am
MANILA -- An official of the Philippine Navy (PN) said they need an additional 10 to 12 fast craft units to secure the waters of Mindanao from pirates, smugglers, and terrorists. "If we can get at least 10 ships, we can secure the waters (of) Mindanao from being used by the enemies of the state,"… Read More
PRRD on EDSA day: Appreciate what we lost and reclaimed
February 25, 2019, 8:48 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday joined Filipinos in commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the People Power Revolution, urging them to appreciate freedom that was once lost but eventually restored. “May we all have a profound sense of appreciation and understanding of what we… Read More
Tightened security for 33rd EDSA People Power rites
February 25, 2019, 8:29 am
MANILA -- The Eastern Police District (EPD) has intensified security and is on full alert status on Monday to ensure the peaceful 33rd commemoration of the EDSA People Power revolt. EPD Director, Chief Supt. Bernabe Balba, said some 1,000 police personnel will be deployed to the vicinity of the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon. Feb. 25, 2019
February 25, 2019, 7:51 am
INQUIRER -- DU30: Allow illegal Chinese to work here PHILIPPINE STAR -- Rody: I've delivered on all my promises MANILA BULLETIN -- BSP's Espenilla succumbs to cancer DAILY TRIBUNE -- Rody: I fulfilled my vows MANILA TIMES -- Central bank governor loses battle vs cancer MANILA STANDARD --… Read More
MIAA seeks to boost awareness on foreign object debris
February 24, 2019, 7:55 pm
MANILA -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) will hold a program seeking to bolster awareness on the dangers of foreign object debris (FOD) on March 1. "This is the second time that MIAA will spearhead the FOD Walk. We target airline and groundhandling employees as participants,"… Read More
