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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
PH press 'too free': political analyst
March 2, 2019, 4:44 pm
MANILA-- A political analyst on Saturday said the press in the country is "too free and almost licentious", a day after a ranking United States official raised the importance of press freedom in the Philippines. "As you can see in all media, in social media, in print, broadcast, in radio, one can… Read More
Party-list nominees' names bared for voters' scrutiny: Comelec
March 2, 2019, 4:19 pm
MANILA — An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Saturday the names of nominees of over 130 party-list organizations have been released to give voters a chance to know the personalities behind the organizations. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez noted that in party-list… Read More
Loan with China underwent due process: Palace
March 2, 2019, 2:49 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Saturday dismissed the allegations made by a senatorial candidate on the "one-sided" loan agreement the Philippines entered into with China. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo disputed former Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares' claim that the… Read More
‘Who gets to pay for lives claimed by NPA?’
March 2, 2019, 1:46 pm
MANILA -- A group of former New People's Army (NPA) members are demanding an answer from the leadership of the communist terrorist organization on who would take responsiblity for the lives claimed by their comrades. Members of the anti-terrorist group Koalisyon ng Mamamayan Laban sa Teroristang… Read More
Raps vs. Garin to stop politicizing Dengvaxia issue: Palace
March 2, 2019, 1:17 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice's (DOJ) indictment of former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Janette Garin and 19 others over the Dengvaxia controversy should stop the politicization of the issue as it affects the country's public health sector, Malacañang said Saturday. In a statement,… Read More
$62-M China-PH irrigation project screened before approval: DOF
March 2, 2019, 10:27 am
MANILA -- The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday assured the public that the Chinese-funded USD62.09-million Chico River Pump Irrigation Project in northern Luzon was properly screened by the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC), which consists of the country's key economic managers. "The… Read More
Isolated light rains over the Visayas, parts of Luzon on Saturday
March 2, 2019, 10:05 am
MANILA -- The Visayas and parts of Luzon will experience isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon affecting these islands, the weather bureau said on Saturday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat. March 2, 2019
March 2, 2019, 7:29 am
INQUIRER -- US vows PH defense vs attack in S. China sea PHILIPPINE STAR -- US vows to defend Phl in SCS attack MANILA BULLETIN -- Water rates to go down in April DAILY TRIBUNE -- MDT review still on MANILA TIMES -- US will defend PH - Pompeo MANILA STANDARD -- Pompeo: US to defend PH… Read More
PRRD believes corporal punishment still effective
March 1, 2019, 10:05 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said President Rodrigo R. Duterte still believes that corporal punishment is an effective way of disciplining children that is why he vetoed a bill banning its practice. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo cited the Philippines' unique culture… Read More
PNP beefs up patrols on PH coasts vs. drugs, crimes
March 1, 2019, 7:16 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to beef up its capability in airborne and seaborne operations to guard the country’s coastline against intrusions by international drug smugglers, poachers and other lawless elements. PNP Chief, Police General Oscar Albayalde, said through… Read More
Phivolcs not expecting aftershocks from 5.1 DavOcc quake
March 1, 2019, 6:30 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it is not expecting aftershocks and damages from the magnitude 5.1 earthquake that jolted Davao Occidental on Friday morning. Phivolcs said the tectonic quake hit 42 km southwest of Sarangani at around 9 a.m. It had… Read More
DepEd expresses grief over studes killed in NegOr road mishap
March 1, 2019, 6:07 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday expressed its deepest sympathy to the families of five learners who died in a vehicular accident in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental. The accident on Friday morning involved 10 students of Basay National High School and their coach. "The victims… Read More
Ex-rebel group backs localize peace talks
March 1, 2019, 6:03 pm
MANILA -- As President Rodrigo Duterte signals the resumption of peace talks, a group of former rebels staged a picket rally in Manila on Friday, supporting the government's efforts to push for the localization of peace talks for a guaranteed positive result. The coalition of former rebels, led by… Read More
'Pacman' honored for latest win, other achievements
March 1, 2019, 5:36 pm
MANILA -- For his latest victory over American challenger Adrien Broner and other outstanding achievements, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) paid tribute to Filipino boxing icon and Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao at the AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City Friday. AFP… Read More
Comelec to accept requests for VCM demos until April
March 1, 2019, 5:31 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will accept requests for demonstration and seminars on vote counting machine (VCM) until next month. According to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez, the activity will be conducted to help voters to be familiar with the automated election system… Read More
DICT to continue conduct of 'digital parenting' conferences
March 1, 2019, 5:23 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will continue to conduct digital parenting conferences, which are aimed at helping parents in monitoring the online activities of their children following the viral ‘Momo Challenge’ on social media. The ‘Momo… Read More
8 Chinese nabbed for illegal online gambling in Makati
March 1, 2019, 5:02 pm
MANILA -- Authorities arrested eight Chinese nationals engaged in illegal online gambling in Makati City, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Friday. NCRPO chief, Police Maj, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, said suspects Chenchen Li, Yu Hong, Huimin Li, Jian Cai, Chijin Lei, Yaowli… Read More
CBCP urges faithful to join Lenten activities
March 1, 2019, 4:51 pm
MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged the faithful to join activities in line with the Lenten season. "My brothers and sisters let us avail the season of grace during Lent so that we would be really prepared into the joyous season of Easter," CBCP president and… Read More
