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New cutting-edge biobank to expand cancer research in PH
February 21, 2019, 1:13 pm
MANILA -- Universities nationwide can now perform high-level research for cancer cure. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said the Cancer Phenome-Biobanking System and Biomonitoring Program at the Philippine General Hospital would help local researchers find a cure for cancer through… Read More
PH more biz-friendly with Revised Corporation Code
February 21, 2019, 1:09 pm
MANILA -- The newly-signed Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines will help simplify corporate governance, provide a more business-friendly environment and boost the competitiveness of the country's economy, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said. "I also sign today the Revised Corporation Code… Read More
Release of narco-list up to DILG chief: PRRD
February 21, 2019, 1:08 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday said it is up to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año to decide on the release of the list of politicians allegedly involved in illegal drugs. "It’s up to Año to decide on that. I do not interfere in… Read More
Peter Lim 'still active' in drugs, money laundering: PRRD
February 21, 2019, 1:04 pm
MANILA -- Fugitive alleged drug lord Peter Lim is still active in his illegal transactions despite being in hiding, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said. In an interview with reporters at the ceremonial signing of the new landmark laws he signed on Wednesday, Duterte expressed belief that Lim is… Read More
Livelihood, protection up for Red surrenderees: AFP
February 21, 2019, 1:03 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) offered anew the government's protection and livelihood package to New People's Army (NPA) communist rebels, who are thinking of surrendering due to military pressure and threats from their own comrades. "On our part, our doors are still open for… Read More
Duterte forms Manila Bay Task Force
February 21, 2019, 10:39 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has created a task force to speed up the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. Duterte, through Administrative Order No. 16, created the task force to ensure “the complete rehabilitation, restoration, and conservation of the Manila Bay.” The order was signed by… Read More
Students linked to NPA, not dissenters, may lose scholarship:PRRD
February 21, 2019, 9:20 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte said Wednesday that only students proven to be linked to communist rebel groups, and not rallyists or dissenters, may risk losing their state scholarships. Duterte made this remark after National Youth Commission (NYC) chairman Ronald Cardema called on the… Read More
Legacy of National Artist for Architecture Bobby Mañosa lives on
February 21, 2019, 8:17 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday mourned the passing of National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, describing him as a “known nationalist” for using indigenous Filipino materials in his designs. “The Palace expresses its deep condolences to the family, friends, and… Read More
PNP searching for child of alleged Jolo suicide bombers
February 21, 2019, 7:58 am
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now looking for the child of the alleged suicide bombers behind the Roman Catholic cathedral twin bomb blasts in Jolo, Sulu last month. PNP Chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde, said the child can help identify the culprits through DNA test.… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Feb. 21, 2019
February 21, 2019, 7:31 am
INQUIRER – Billions in uncollected premiums by SSS bared PHILIPPINE STAR – ‘Gov’t scholars free to express dissent’ MANILA BULLETIN – Cut power rate, ERC tells Meralco DAILY TRIBUNE – Maximum offensive MANILA TIMES – Palace, DND: Govt still open to talks with Reds MANILA STANDARD… Read More
19 couples tie knots at annual PNP mass wedding
February 20, 2019, 9:56 pm
MANILA -- A total of 19 couples from the Philippine National Police (PNP) officially tied the knot in an annual mass wedding held at St. Joseph Church in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Wednesday. PNP Chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde and his wife, Ms. Cherrylyn Albayalde stood as principal… Read More
3 Filipinos jailed in HK over bank scam get help
February 20, 2019, 8:59 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine government is providing assistance to three Filipino call center employees who were jailed over a bank scam in Hong Kong, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the DFA said the three were sentenced to five-month imprisonment on Monday… Read More
PRRD signs Universal Healthcare Care law
February 20, 2019, 8:49 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday signed the Universal Health Care Act into law which will automatically enroll all Filipinos under the government’s health insurance program. Duterte signed the landmark legislation in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace, saying… Read More
PNP chief doubts ‘diversionary tactics’ on floating cocaine
February 20, 2019, 8:31 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde on Wednesday said it is too early to conclude that the floating bricks of cocaine found on Philippine shores were part of diversionary tactics by drug syndicates. “I don't see any diversionary tactics as of this… Read More
PH condemns bomb attack in Kashmir
February 20, 2019, 7:36 pm
MANILA-- The Philippine government on Wednesday joined dozens of foreign governments in denouncing the recent terror attack in Kashmir that killed scores of Indian security forces last week. "The Philippines strongly condemns the terrorist bomb attack in Pulwama on 14 February 2019 that claimed… Read More
'Magnitude 8 scenario' earthquake drill set Feb. 21
February 20, 2019, 7:26 pm
MANILA -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) will spearhead the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Thursday (February… Read More
Magnitude 3.8 quake jolts Kalinga
February 20, 2019, 7:06 pm
MANILA -- A magnitude 3.8 earthquake jolted Kalinga province on Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The quake of tectonic origin struck 6 kilometers northeast of Pinukpuk at around 3:09 p.m. It had a depth of 1 km. Intensity II was felt… Read More
NLEX Harbor Link Segment 10 to open Feb. 26
February 20, 2019, 6:52 pm
MANILA — The 5.65-kilometer North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link Segment 10 is set to open on February 26, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Wednesday. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said once the elevated expressway is opened, the travel time from Circumferential… Read More
PH to help overstaying Filipinos arrested in Israel
February 20, 2019, 6:47 pm
MANILA-- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Wednesday vowed to assist all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will be repatriated to the country for overstaying in Israel. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Sarah Lou Arriola… Read More
PRRD directs agencies to identify lands suitable for distribution
February 20, 2019, 6:43 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed an executive order directing all government departments, bureaus, and offices to identify government-owned lands suitable for distribution. Duterte signed Executive Order No. 75 on Feb. 15 but a copy of which was released to media only on Wednesday… Read More
