National
ROTC grads can help in clean-up drives
March 4, 2019, 11:49 am
MANILA -- Aside from beefing up the number of troops and helping in disaster response missions, Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) graduates can also help the government in its ongoing efforts to clean the country's vast coastal areas. This was bared by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)… Read More
Military willing to help victims of NPA atrocities
March 4, 2019, 11:34 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is more than willing to help individuals or groups victimized by New People's Army (NPA) atrocities. Col. Noel Detoyato, AFP public affairs office chief, said the military is more than willing to help individuals or groups wanting to charge the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon. Mar. 4, 2019
March 4, 2019, 7:42 am
INQUIRER -- 2 solons, CHR oppose release of narcolist PHILIPPINE STAR -- File raps vs narco pols - Comelec MANILA BULLETIN -- DILG warned on release of 'narco' list DAILY TRIBUNE -- Red scam of century MANILA TIMES -- Philconsa to Leonen: Stay out of BOL case MANILA STANDARD -- Wild fires… Read More
More than 1K turtles intercepted at NAIA
March 3, 2019, 6:03 pm
MANILA -- Authorities on Sunday intercepted more than 1,000 turtles left inside four bags at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to NAIA-Customs Port Collector Carmelita Talusan, some of the turtles had a duct tape while the others did not. This is the reason, she said, why… Read More
Public warned vs. 'fixers' of PhilHealth IDs, records
March 3, 2019, 5:45 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Saturday warned the public against individuals offering assistance to present and prospective members to secure identification (ID) cards and member data records (MDR) for a fee. In a statement, PhilHealth said these people use… Read More
4 nabbed, P190-M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust ops
March 3, 2019, 5:21 pm
MANILA – Police operatives arrested four drug suspects and seized 28 kilos of suspected ‘shabu’ worth PHP190.4 million in two separate drug buy-bust operations in Cebu City early Sunday morning, the Philippine National Police (PNP) official said. PNP spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac said the… Read More
PRRD signs law establishing Sarangani Sports Training Center
March 3, 2019, 5:19 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed into law a bill establishing a primary sports development and training center for the province of Sarangani. Duterte signed Republic Act 11224 on Feb. 22 but a copy of which was released to media on Saturday (March 2). “The Provincial Government of… Read More
Filipino community in Beijing marks 1st anniversary
March 3, 2019, 5:15 pm
BEIJING – Filipinos residing in China's capital celebrated on Sunday the first founding anniversary of their organization with a host of events aimed at strengthening further the ties that bind. Machelle Ramos, a core member of the Filipino Community in Beijing or FilComBei, said the group was… Read More
DepEd reinstates graduation rites for Grade 6 completers
March 3, 2019, 3:43 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) said Grade 6 completers of school year 2018-2019 will have a graduation ceremony. In a statement on Saturday, DepEd clarified that it has issued DepEd Order No. 2, series 2019 or the School Year 2018-2019 K to 12 Basic Education Program End of School… Read More
Another cocaine brick found in Aurora: PNP
March 3, 2019, 3:34 pm
MANILA -- A construction worker in Aurora province found another brick of suspected cocaine along the shoreline in Baler, Aurora province, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Sunday. PNP spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac said Ariel Gonzales Valenzuela discovered the pack of cocaine… Read More
Water service interruption in 12 QC villages: Maynilad
March 3, 2019, 3:17 pm
MANILA —Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MWSI) has announced that it is temporarily shutting down its North C Pumping Station and Commonwealth Pumping Station in Quezon City from March 4 to 6 as part of its continuing improvement of programs and services. MWSI is the company contracted by the… Read More
Duterte signs Handbook for OFWs law
March 3, 2019, 2:21 pm
MANILA-- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law a bill that requires government to publish and distribute handbooks for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) containing their rights and responsibilities. Duterte signed “A Handbook for OFWs Act of 2018” or Republic Act 11227 on Feb. 22,… Read More
Panelo rejects senatorial bet’s debate challenge
March 3, 2019, 1:10 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Sunday rejected the dare of Senate bet Neri Colmenares to debate over issues concerning loan agreements between the Philippines and China. Panelo said Colmenares only challenged him to attract media attention and improve his chances of winning… Read More
Cebu Pacific warns public vs. fake websites, promos
March 3, 2019, 12:57 pm
MANILA -- Local carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has warned passengers against fake websites and promos. The carrier has an ongoing seat sale in line with its anniversary this month. Beginning March 1, however, many netizens were complaining that they couldn't access CEB's website, or that it is… Read More
Mutual defense treaty review needed: expert
March 3, 2019, 12:56 pm
MANILA -- Although the United States repeatedly gave its assurance to the Philippine government that any armed attack against the Philippines, including on the disputed South China Sea, would trigger its defense pact, the government should still push for a review of the Mutual Defense Treaty… Read More
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts Ilocos Norte
March 3, 2019, 11:31 am
MANILA -- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Ilocos Norte on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake of tectonic origin struck 52 km northwest of the municipality of Burgos at around 3:46 a.m. It had a depth of 22 km. Intensity 4 was felt in… Read More
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies to prevail over Luzon, Visayas
March 3, 2019, 11:26 am
MANILA -- Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will continue to prevail over Luzon and Visayas due to the northeast monsoon affecting these islands, the weather bureau said on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) added… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019, 8:40 am
INQUIRER -- Senators say US word not enough PHILIPPINE STAR -- Narco list out in time for local poll campaign MANILA BULLETIN -- Women for women DAILY TRIBUNE -- Why skip Noynoy? MANILA TIMES -- Aquino, Abad should be charged - Gordon MANILA STANDARD -- Treaty review pressed BUSINESS… Read More
Blogger cries foul over FB suspension
March 2, 2019, 6:13 pm
MANILA -- A blogger allegedly suspended on social networking site Facebook cried foul and pointed to Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa as the one behind his suspension. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Saturday, blogger Mark Lopez accused Ressa of getting back at him… Read More
CBCP assures no cover-up of abuse cases
March 2, 2019, 4:52 pm
MANILA -- The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has assured that there will be no cover-up on the sexual abuse cases involving the clergy. “We will do whatever we can to protect minors in the Church. You heard me, no hesitation and cover-up,” said CBCP President… Read More
