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Proposal to revoke scholarships of student-rallyists hit
February 20, 2019, 3:23 pm
MANILA -- Some senators on Wednesday opposed National Youth Commission (NYC) chairperson Ronald Cardema's proposal to revoke the scholarships of "rebellious, anti-government scholars." Senator Panfilo Lacson said government scholars should not be penalized or even kicked out of school for "being… Read More
DAR to pass land conversion circular
February 20, 2019, 3:08 pm
MANILA -- Following President Rodrigo Duterte's order to fast-track pending works, Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones said on Wednesday that a joint memorandum circular regarding applications for land conversion will be submitted to the Cabinet this March. “Our initial submission will… Read More
Duterte ‘most likely’ to skip 33rd Edsa People Power anniversary
February 20, 2019, 3:03 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is “most likely” going to skip the 33rd anniversary of the People Power Revolution of 1986 on February 25, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said since the President was also absent in the last two anniversaries, he… Read More
Tandang Sora Flyover closure set Feb. 23; heavy traffic expected
February 20, 2019, 2:43 pm
MANILA -- Starting February 23, the Tandang Sora Flyover on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City will be closed to traffic to give way for the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) construction. In its traffic advisory, the MRT-7 Project Management Task Force said both the westbound and eastbound lanes… Read More
MRT allows liquid items inside stations
February 20, 2019, 12:34 pm
MANILA -- The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has lifted the ban on liquid items, which was imposed as part of heightened security measures following recent bombing incidents in the southern part of the country. In a statement Wednesday, the MRT-3 management said liquids such as bottled water,… Read More
Gov't still open to hold talks with Reds: Lorenzana
February 20, 2019, 12:34 pm
MANILA -- The government is not closing the door for peace talks with the communist rebels, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday. "(PRRD's statement means) that the government has not closed the door for peace talks. The President has enumerated some… Read More
Priest nabbed for child abuse raps
February 20, 2019, 12:32 pm
MANILA -- Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested Franciscan priest, Father Kenneth Hendricks, over the molestation of at least 50 people, mostly altar boys. NCRPO chief, Police Dir. Guillermo Eleazar, personally served the five arrest warrants against Hendricks… Read More
DOST-NCR still has 27 loan assistance slots for MSMEs in 2019
February 20, 2019, 10:23 am
MANILA --The Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) still has 27 slots to fill up this year under the DOST's Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), an executive told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday. SETUP is DOST's nationwide program… Read More
Duterte urges joint efforts to end piracy at sea
February 20, 2019, 9:10 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday night called on members of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) to exert combined efforts to end piracy at sea. “I call upon the BIMP-EAGA. We are doing commerce. Our navies must be vigilant. We… Read More
PDEA chief condemns killing of agent in CamSur
February 20, 2019, 8:55 am
MANILA -- Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino has condemned the killing of an agent in Lupi town, Camarines Sur province on Monday. “We condemn the criminals behind this killing. We believe that this is a planned act with an intent to demoralize our agents, as… Read More
Duterte hits Trillanes’ remark on drug war deaths
February 20, 2019, 8:33 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday night castigated Senator Antonio Trillanes IV for his remark that there are only fewer drug addicts in the country today because most of them were killed in the drug war. Duterte called Trillanes “stupid” for believing the international figures… Read More
PNP to remove campaign ads on gov’t property
February 20, 2019, 8:27 am
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde, has ordered regional directors to remove campaign posters and advertisements from all government-owned properties. “The PNP is duty bound to ensure a level playing field for honest, orderly and peaceful elections… Read More
Belgian-made wind turbines soon to power Batanes: envoy
February 20, 2019, 8:27 am
MANILA -- Batanes will soon be powered with renewable energy from wind turbines, Belgium's Ambassador Michel Goffin said, as he bared the plans of a Belgian manufacturer to enter the Philippine market. "The company (Xant) is selling wind turbines that can fold when there's a typhoon in just 10… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. Feb. 20, 2019
February 20, 2019, 6:58 am
INQUIRER – SC hit for approving martial law extension PHILIPPINE STAR – Sara in 2022: Why not? MANILA BULLETIN – LTFRB to allow PUV political ads DAILY TRIBUNE – Leadership arches to ‘Inday’ MANILA TIMES – Third martial law extension legal - SC MANILA STANDARD – Rody: Rice fund… Read More
Europe caravan has nothing to do with Ressa’s arrest: Palace
February 19, 2019, 8:35 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said the ongoing Press Freedom Caravan organized by government in European countries has nothing to do with the arrest of Rappler Chief Executive Officer Maria Ressa over cyber libel charges. “As explained by Secretary Andanar, the said trip has nothing to do… Read More
PRRD signs law creating Philippine Sports Training Center
February 19, 2019, 8:33 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed a law establishing a state-of-the-art and highly-scientific sports complex to be known as the Philippine Sports Training Center (PSTC). Republic Act No. 11214 otherwise known as Philippine Sports Training Center Act signed by Duterte on Feb. 14 was… Read More
UN Special Rapporteur report 'highly misplaced': Palace
February 19, 2019, 8:24 pm
MANILA - Malacañang on Tuesday said the report of a United Nations (UN) special rapporteur raising concern over the situation of Filipina human rights defenders is "highly misplaced." "It is based on fake information supplied by partisan groups who are after political mileage believing they could… Read More
Marawi not a 'ghost city': del Rosario
February 19, 2019, 8:01 pm
MANILA -- Marawi City is not a "ghost city", in fact it should be described as "full of economic activity", Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chairperson and housing czar Eduardo del Rosario said on Tuesday. Del Rosario dismissed an article published in the Washington Post describing Marawi as a… Read More
Duterte signs Integrated Cancer Control law
February 19, 2019, 7:27 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law a bill institutionalizing a ‘national integrated’ program to control cancer, one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11215, now also known as the ‘National Integrated Cancer Control… Read More
DepEd to sanction basic educ test rules' violators
February 19, 2019, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) will investigate and impose sanctions on students who posted photos of their Basic Education Exit Assessment (BEEA) answer sheets on their social media accounts. In a statement on Tuesday, DepEd said it is the Bureau of Education Assessment that will… Read More
