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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
Pompeo underscores importance of free speech, press in PH
March 1, 2019, 4:35 pm
MANILA -- United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Friday underscored the importance of press freedom during his official visit to the Philippines. "I raised with my counterparts the importance of protecting the rights and liberties of all Filipinos, including free speech, a free press,… Read More
DOJ indicts Garin, 19 others for homicide over Dengvaxia mess
March 1, 2019, 4:26 pm
MANILA -- Prosecutors have found probable cause to indict various former and current health officials, led by former Health Secretary Janette Garin, for reckless imprudence resulting to homicide in the deaths of eight children who were administered the Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine without the… Read More
US vows defense aid to PH: Palace
March 1, 2019, 4:24 pm
MANILA -- US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo assured President Rodrigo R. Duterte of his country's commitment to protect and help the Philippines in its defense in case an attack happens on its territories in their Thursday night meeting, Malacañang said Friday. "First, according to them, if… Read More
Court junks 8 PCG men plea in Taiwanese fisherman’s death
March 1, 2019, 4:20 pm
MANILA -- A Manila court has denied the plea by defense lawyers questioning the homicide charges filed against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel who opened fire on a fishing vessel and killed a Taiwanese fisherman off Balintang Channel in Batanes six years ago. In an order dated February 26,… Read More
Syrian with fake Kiribati passport nabbed at NAIA
March 1, 2019, 3:20 pm
MANILA — Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) arrested a 19-year-old Syrian national who attempted to enter the country using a bogus Kiribati passport. In a statement Friday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) port operations chief Grifton Medina identified the… Read More
Attack in SCS to trigger PH-US defense pact obligation: Pompeo
March 1, 2019, 3:08 pm
MANILA -- US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Friday said an armed attack against Philippine forces in the disputed South China Sea (SCS) would "trigger" the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the United States. "As the South China Sea is part of the Pacific, any armed… Read More
DOTr, JICA approve curriculum for PH Railway Institute
March 1, 2019, 2:16 pm
MANILA -- The curriculum for the courses to be offered at the Philippine Railway Institute (PRI), the country's first railway training institution, has been approved as it prepares for its partial operations in October this year. “The PRI will offer nine certificate and licensing courses,… Read More
Manila court defers Ressa arraignment on cyber libel rap
March 1, 2019, 2:11 pm
MANILA -- The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Friday deferred the arraignment of Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa on the cyber libel case filed by businessman Wilfredo Keng. Instead, Branch 46 Judge Rainelda H. Estacio-Montesa gave the prosecution 10 days to file their comment or… Read More
DPWH to conduct weekend road repairs in 4 cities
March 1, 2019, 1:58 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct repair and maintenance works in four areas of Metro Manila this weekend. In a statement, DPWH-National Capital Region Director Ador Canlas said the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has given clearance to do… Read More
Attacks on civilian targets part of Reds’ extortion scheme
March 1, 2019, 1:48 pm
MANILA -- The New People's Army’s (NPA) spree of attacking and destroying civilian targets is aimed at pressuring businesses to give in to their extortion plans, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, Col. Noel Detoyato said Friday. The wanton attacks also highlight… Read More
PH-US defense treaty review needs 'further thought': DFA
March 1, 2019, 1:36 pm
MANILA-- Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Friday said the call to review the Philippine-United States Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) needs "further thought" as he cited the repeated assurances made by Washington to Manila. "Some seek a review of the MDT. This requires further thought.… Read More
Ex-NegOr city mayor cleared of graft
March 1, 2019, 1:34 pm
MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan has cleared of graft charges a former city mayor in Negros Oriental in connection with the procurement of construction materials for repair of covered canals without public bidding in 2011. The Sandiganbayan 1st Division, in a decision dated Feb. 22, 2019, acquitted… Read More
PNP joins call for parents to monitor kids’ online activities
March 1, 2019, 1:27 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday joined other government agencies in urging parents to monitor their children's online activities. PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) Director, Police Brig. Gen. Marni Marcos Jr., made the reminder after the “Momo Challenge” and other online… Read More
Humanitarian, disaster ops training a must for PH
March 1, 2019, 1:25 pm
MANILA -- As the Philippines is a calamity-prone country, it is only fitting that military exercises with allied countries also focus on joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions. "Joint HADR trainings are being emphasized because our country is a disaster-prone area and we… Read More
2K nabbed for gun ban violation: PNP
March 1, 2019, 1:24 pm
MANILA – More than 2,000 persons have been arrested for violating the election gun ban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. Police Col. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, said as of 6 a.m. Thursday, some 2,075 persons have been apprehended in 231,865 police operations since the… Read More
PNP implements law modifying rank classification
March 1, 2019, 12:17 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has implemented the new law that modified the rank classification of police officers into similar ones used by their military counterparts. In a memorandum signed by Director for Personnel and Records Management, Police Major Gen. Lyndon Cubos, on… Read More
Bishop's threats not related to Fr. Ventura’s slay: Palace
March 1, 2019, 9:01 am
MANILA -- There is no connection between the killing of three priests last year and the alleged death threats against Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo slammed critics attributing the killing of Fr. Mark Ventura, Fr. Tito… Read More
Duterte, Pompeo discuss reg'l security, counter terrorism
March 1, 2019, 8:46 am
POMPEO VISITS PH. President Rodrigo R. Duterte introduces the members of his Cabinet to United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo during their meeting at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on February 28, 2019. (Valerie Escalera/Presidential Photo) MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte… Read More
