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All campaign promises fulfilled, except Edsa traffic: Duterte
February 24, 2019, 7:36 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte said that he has fulfilled almost all his campaign promises in 2016 except solving traffic congestion on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). Duterte said that halfway into his term, he already fulfilled most of his promises including the signing of notable… Read More
PRRD reiterates vow to end illegal drug trade
February 24, 2019, 5:56 pm
MANILA -- If he would live until the end of his term in 2022, President Rodrigo R. Duterte reiterated his “solemn” campaign promise to end the illegal drug trade. “Kung paabutin ako ng Diyos three years from now… tatapusin ko ‘to ito, itong… P***** i** ninyo tatapusin ko talaga ito.… Read More
2 EPD execs axed after arrest of cops in Pasig buy-bust
February 24, 2019, 5:51 pm
MANILA — National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday relieved two police commanders from their posts after the arrest of two cops in drug buy-bust operations in Pasig City. Eleazar ordered the ‘immediate’ relief of Chief Insp. Abraham Satorre,… Read More
PNP lauds 2 fishermen for reporting 34 bricks of ‘cocaine’
February 24, 2019, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday commended two more fishermen for reporting to authorities 34 suspected bricks of cocaine they found floating off the waters of Surigao del Sur. PNP spokesperson, Senior Supt. Bernard Banac said fishermen Ronnie Navales and Ryan Apelo… Read More
Espenilla’s passing loss for gov’t: economic managers
February 24, 2019, 4:33 pm
MANILA -- Economic managers said the government lost a valuable pubIic servant after Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. succumbed to cancer Saturday. Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno said “it’s indeed a very sad day to see one of the hardworking… Read More
MRT passenger nabbed for possession of grenade
February 24, 2019, 4:12 pm
MANILA -- Authorities nabbed a passenger of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) after an explosive was found inside his baggage at MRT-3 Cubao station. In a statement, the MRT-3 management said bag inspectors found a live hand grenade inside the baggage of Christian Guzman, 29, at the inspection… Read More
PTFoMS lashes back at 'twisted' CMFR report
February 24, 2019, 3:19 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco fired back at media organizations claiming he is spreading disinformation for his recent remark in a press caravan in Belgium.In a statement on Sunday, the PTFoMS said Egco only echoed a… Read More
Del Pilar-class to be beefed with more electronic equipment
February 24, 2019, 12:00 pm
MANILA -- The proposed upgrades planned for the Philippine Navy’s (PN) Del Pilar-class frigates will greatly boost the ships' electronic capabilities, making it more capable of patrolling and conducting inter-agency operations in the country's territorial waters. "The 'Del Pilar Class Frigate… Read More
Duterte includes Alunan in Senate slate
February 24, 2019, 11:36 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has included former Interior Secretary Rafael “Raffy” Alunan III in his senatorial lineup for the upcoming May 2019 mid-term elections. Alunan himself confirmed this during the campaign rally of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban)… Read More
Palace mourns passing of Espenilla
February 24, 2019, 11:34 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Sunday mourned the passing of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla, Jr. on Saturday after a year of battling cancer. “We are saddened to learn Saturday night the untimely demise of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla,… Read More
BSP chief Espenilla dies after battle with cancer
February 24, 2019, 11:17 am
MANILA — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr., 60, died Saturday after battling cancer since late 2017. “It is with deep sadness that the Monetary Board (MB) announced that Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board Nestor A.… Read More
Fair weather to continue: PAGASA
February 24, 2019, 11:10 am
MANILA -- Generally fair weather will continue to prevail over the country, although some areas may experience isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon affecting the whole archipelago, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. Feb. 24, 2019
February 24, 2019, 10:52 am
INQUIRER -- Bangsamoro body members questioned PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pompeo to meet Rody in Phl visit MANILA BULLETIN -- Starting them young DAILY TRIBUNE -- Help end narc curse MANILA TIMES -- Govt vows to provide Bangsamoro budget MANILA STANDARD -- Pump price hikes fuel bid for oil tax… Read More
Gov't focused despite mudslinging by critics: Palace
February 23, 2019, 6:39 pm
MANILA -- The administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte remains focused despite criticisms from critics, Malacañang said on Saturday. "While detractors of this Administration consistently deliberate on how to mudsling the President's achievements, we remain focused on how to improve the… Read More
BOC working overtime to restore Port of Manila ops after fire
February 23, 2019, 6:15 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) vowed to work overtime this weekend to restore systems and facilities for the operations at the Port of Manila (POM) after a fire gutted it on Friday evening. “The situation requires that we restore and re-establish systems and facilities that were… Read More
NPA member killed, arms seized in MisOr clash
February 23, 2019, 5:23 pm
MANILA -- A New People's Army (NPA) rebel was killed in an encounter in an uninhabited area in the hilly boundary of the municipalities of Talisayan and Medina in Misamis Oriental province on Saturday. Soldiers and CAFGU (militia) members under the 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) encountered the… Read More
Comelec unveils 'ballot faces' for May polls
February 23, 2019, 5:23 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday has released the ballot faces for every region to be used in the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections (NLE). “The ballot faces for #NLE2019 have been posted on the official Comelec website,” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez… Read More
20K jobs available at EDSA Day fair Monday: DOLE
February 23, 2019, 5:18 pm
MANILA -- Some 20,000 local and overseas jobs are awaiting successful applicants at the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) job and business fair of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Mandaluyong City, in commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on… Read More
'Unite to achieve progress': Alunan to Pinoys
February 23, 2019, 5:17 pm
MANILA -- Unity is the key for the Philippines to attain economic prosperity. This was stressed by former local government secretary Rafael M. Alunan III in his welcome remarks Friday at the launch of the book, “Silver Linings: The Continuing Saga of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution”,… Read More
UN chief hails establishment of Bangsamoro transition body
February 23, 2019, 2:58 pm
MANILA -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday hailed the establishment of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) as a "landmark achievement on the road to lasting peace in Southern Philippines." "The United Nations will continue to support the Philippines in the… Read More
