National
In-depth probe of CPP’s EU funding vowed
March 5, 2019, 12:51 pm
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- As the government takes its war against local communist armed conflict a step further, the National Task Force got the assurance of European officials who vowed to look into the information presented by the Philippine government on the reported funding of Belgium and other… Read More
NFA buys 232K bags of palay in first 2 months of 2019
March 5, 2019, 12:49 pm
MANILA -- While the peak of harvest season is still to come, the National Food Authority (NFA) continues to aggressively buy palay from local farmers with the total palay procurement reaching 232,447 bags in the first two months of 2019. With that volume, NFA OIC Administrator Tomas Escarez said… Read More
Schools discouraged from inviting poll bets to grad rites
March 5, 2019, 12:46 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday discouraged schools from inviting poll candidates to their graduation ceremonies. In a statement, DepEd clarified that inviting candidates to graduation rites is not prohibited but it is "highly discouraged". "It may be misinterpreted as… Read More
DND joins Women's Month observance
March 5, 2019, 12:46 pm
MANILA -- Aside from participating in the worldwide observance of International Women's Day (IWD), the Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday also participated in the celebration of National Women's Month (NWM) with the theme “We Make Change Work for Women”. DND Secretary Delfin… Read More
Ambiguities in US-PH treaty won’t deter aggression: Lorenzana
March 5, 2019, 12:06 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said that ambiguity or vagueness in the Philippine-US Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) will not act as deterrent against any act of aggression against the country. "I do not believe that ambiguity or vagueness of the… Read More
Detained Filipino seafarers in Libya acquitted
March 5, 2019, 11:40 am
MANILA -- The Libyan High Court has acquitted and ordered the release of the seven M/T Levante seafarers who have been accused of oil smuggling and detained for almost two years in Libya, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Monday night. "The Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Mar. 5, 2019
March 5, 2019, 8:53 am
INQUIRER – More lawmakers reject narcolist plan PHILIPPINE STAR – Budget chief Diokno named BSP governor MANILA BULLETIN – Measles cases rise to 16,349 - DOH DAILY TRIBUNE – 8 straight, ‘to hell’ MANILA TIMES – Duterte: Otso Diretso bound straight for hell MANILA STANDARD – On… Read More
Releasing narco-list has more pros than cons: Palace
March 5, 2019, 7:39 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday defended anew the move to release a list of politicians allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade, noting that its release has more pros than cons. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark acknowledging concerns expressed by lawmakers that… Read More
Palace wishes Diokno ‘all the best’ as BSP chief
March 5, 2019, 7:38 am
MANILA -- Malacañang wished Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno “all the best” after President Rodrigo R. Duterte named him as new governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Monday night. Diokno succeeds the late Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. who died last February 23 after battling cancer.… Read More
Duterte signs law requiring PhilHealth coverage for all PWDs
March 4, 2019, 10:39 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed into law a measure that provides mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all persons with disabilities (PWDs). Duterte signed Republic Act 11228 on Feb. 22 but a copy of which was released to media on Monday (March 4). Under the law "all persons with… Read More
Benjamin Diokno is new BSP chief: Medialdea
March 4, 2019, 10:12 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has named Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno as the new Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), a Malacañang official said Monday night. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed that Diokno will succeed the late Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. who… Read More
PNP chief warns of revocation of ACT members' licenses
March 4, 2019, 9:38 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it considers asking the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to revoke the licenses of members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) which is allegedly linked to communist rebels. PNP chief, General Oscar Albayalde, made the… Read More
NHA gives P5-M aid to 'Rosita' victims
March 4, 2019, 9:33 pm
MANILA -- The National Housing Authority (NHA) on Monday provided financial aid worth PHP5 million for the victims of Typhoon Rosita in two towns of Mountain Province. NHA General Manager Marcelino Escalada, Jr. said they will continue to supply disaster-stricken areas of the housing aid needed… Read More
Don't use 'selfie' with me, cops in poll campaign: Albayalde
March 4, 2019, 9:31 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, General Oscar Albayalde on Monday urged political parties and candidates to refrain from using his photos and videos as well as that of police officers in their campaign for the upcoming midterm elections. “I disclaim the unwarranted use, if any,… Read More
Cayetano leads launch of 1st breastfeeding room at House
March 4, 2019, 7:28 pm
MANILA -- House Deputy Speaker and Taguig City Rep. Pia Cayetano on Monday led the inauguration of the first breastfeeding room for nursing female employees of the House of Representatives, calling the establishment of the facility a “perfect gift for working moms on Women's Month.” The… Read More
Duterte critics could be making fake accounts: Palace
March 4, 2019, 7:20 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday dismissed the remark made by Marites Vitug, editor-at-large of online news site Rappler, claiming that “fake” social media accounts are behind continuous attacks against them. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo described Vitug’s claim as “fake news”… Read More
DILG, PDEA have duty to inform voters about narco-politicians
March 4, 2019, 6:47 pm
MANILA -- It is the constitutional duty of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to inform voters about politicians allegedly linked to the illegal drug trade, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Chief Legal Counsel and… Read More
PRRD can also campaign against poll bets: Palace
March 4, 2019, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte can campaign for or against particular senatorial bets in the mid-term elections this May, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo explained this after Duterte lashed out at the Otso Diretso slate during the Partido Demokratiko… Read More
DOJ orders probe on drug lords operations in Cebu jail
March 4, 2019, 6:30 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered prison officials to look into the operations of drug lords continuing with their trade by communicating with cohorts outside jails. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra told reporters Monday that the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the National… Read More
'Narco list' reveal okay but decision up to PRRD: PNP
March 4, 2019, 6:22 pm
MANILA -- While it supports the move to unmask politicians on the 'narco-list', the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the decision on the matter is still up to President Rodrigo Duterte. PNP chief, General Oscar Albayalde said it is the right of the voters to know who among those running in… Read More
