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Rule of law followed in Ressa arrest
February 15, 2019, 4:10 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said the rule of law was followed in the arrest of Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa for cyberlibel amid criticisms of suppressing press freedom. "Under the Constitution, before a judge can issue a warrant for an arrest of a person, he has to personally go… Read More
Keng mulls other raps vs. Rappler, Ressa
February 15, 2019, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Businessman Wilfredo Keng, the complainant in the cyber libel complaint against Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa, said he is determining other charges which he can file against the journalist and the online news website. “I will continue this criminal case against Rappler… Read More
Masbate mayor, vice mayor face raps over arms cache
February 15, 2019, 3:25 pm
MANILA -- A Masbate town mayor and his vice mayor father has been charged by law enforcement authorities before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly maintaining an arsenal believed to be used by their private army. Batuan Mayor Charmax Yuson and his father, Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson III,… Read More
No use of phones for BI employees in NAIA, int'l ports
February 15, 2019, 3:15 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as well as other international ports in the country from using mobile phones while on duty. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said Friday the move seeks to ensure that immigration… Read More
Pasay court defers Trillanes arraignment for grave threat
February 15, 2019, 2:51 pm
MANILA -- The Pasay City Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) on Friday deferred Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's scheduled arraignment for charges of grave threat. A hearing has instead been set for March 29 after the defense requested that the arraignment be rescheduled claiming unresolved pending… Read More
Ressa arrest for cyber libel not harassment: NPC
February 15, 2019, 2:25 pm
MANILA -- The National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) on Friday took exception to claims of some groups that the recent arrest of Rapplerchief executive officer Maria Ressa for cyber libel is an act of political harassment by the government. "The NPC maintains that to inject something that is… Read More
5 Filipino sailors missing off Falkland Islands: DFA
February 15, 2019, 1:59 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday reported that five Filipino seafarers have been missing after their ship caught fire off the Falkland Islands. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Antonio Lagdameo assured that the Embassy is ready to provide assistance and is in close… Read More
PNP lauds fisherman's discovery of cocaine off Dinagat Islands
February 15, 2019, 1:50 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday commended a fisherman who reported to authorities his discovery of 37 blocks of cocaine floating off the waters of Cagdianao on Dinagat Islands. “The PNP commends the good deed of the fisherman for his active participation and vigilance in… Read More
Priests should not use church to slam gov't: PRRD
February 15, 2019, 1:44 pm
MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday reiterated that priests should not use their religious authority in the church as a platform to criticize his administration. In his speech at the proclamation and kick-off rally of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino - Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) in… Read More
No curtailment of press freedom in PH: PRRD
February 15, 2019, 12:52 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday denied criticisms that his administration is curtailing press freedom in the country after the arrest of Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa for cyber libel charges. In an interview with reporters after the proclamation and kick-off rally… Read More
Rescue of NPA captives in Agusan Sur ongoing
February 15, 2019, 12:09 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said efforts are underway to track down and rescue two troops and 12 militiamen kidnapped by New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur last December. "Yes, there is an ongoing operation supervised by the (Cagayan-based) 4th ID… Read More
AFP forms unit to counter Reds' landmine threat
February 15, 2019, 12:08 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has organized a unit tasked to neutralize deadly anti-personnel mines (APM) used by the New People's Army (NPA), its public affairs office chief Col. Noel Detoyato said Friday. "The AFP (has) acquired equipment for detection and neutralization… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Fri. Feb. 15, 2019
February 15, 2019, 7:47 am
INQUIRER – Duterte makes pitch for his chosen 11 PHILIPPINE STAR – 34 candidates warned over illegal posters MANILA BULLETIN – 95 LGUs around Manila Bay flagged DAILY TRIBUNE - Reject hypocrites MANILA TIMES – Ressa freed after posting P100K bail MANILA STANDARD – Measles spreads to… Read More
63 of 67 NoCot villages want BARMM inclusion
February 14, 2019, 9:23 pm
MANILA — A total of 63 barangays out of the 67 from seven towns in North Cotabato have voted to be included in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) during the second round of Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite held last February 6. The Commission on Elections… Read More
PRRD signs proclamations creating 2 IT centers
February 14, 2019, 7:29 pm
MANILA – In line with the government’s vision to provide more job opportunities, President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed two proclamations creating information technology (IT) centers in Metro Manila. Duterte issued both Proclamation Nos. 672 and 673 on Wednesday, nearly a month after he… Read More
More free bus rides for PITX commuters
February 14, 2019, 7:28 pm
MANILA -- Commuters using the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) may now be able to avail of more free bus rides in going to parts of Metro Manila. This, as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) partnered with the Junior Chamber International Senate Philippines (JCISP) and Megawide… Read More
Tandang Sora flyover closed next week for MRT-7 construction
February 14, 2019, 6:03 pm
MANILA -- Motorists must brace for heavy traffic as the Tandang Sora flyover and intersection in Quezon City will be closed starting at 11 p.m. of February 23 for the construction of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Thursday. MMDA… Read More
QC forms panel for data privacy law awareness
February 14, 2019, 5:29 pm
MANILA -- To further spread awareness on the importance of privacy and data protection in Quezon City, Mayor Herbert Bautista on Thursday ordered the creation of a technical working group (TWG) for data privacy. The TWG is tasked to inform and cultivate awareness on privacy and data protection,… Read More
PCIC spends close to P5-B for farmers' crop insurance in 2018
February 14, 2019, 4:56 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) spent a total of PHP4.99 billion to insure crops of 85,999 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) for the year 2018 alone. The move is under the financing assistance of the Agrarian Production Credit Program (APCP), Credit Assistance Program… Read More
No violation of Ressa's civil rights: DOJ
February 14, 2019, 4:44 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday assured full protection of the civil rights of online news website Rappler's publisher Maria Ressa, who was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a cyber libel complaint filed against her and the media firm by a private individual.… Read More
