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DSWD bats for heightened awareness on legal adoption among Pinoys
February 10, 2019, 4:49 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) cited the importance of educating Filipinos about legal adoption, its importance and its processes, as it opened the observance of Adoption Consciousness Week from February 9 to 17. In his speech Saturday, DSWD Secretary Rolando… Read More
NCRPO chief wants Chinese woman in MRT incident deported
February 10, 2019, 4:40 pm
MANILA -- Director Guillermo Eleazar, head of National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), on Sunday said he would recommend that the Chinese woman who assaulted a policeman assigned at the Metro Rail Transit’s (MRT) Boni Avenue station in Mandaluyong City be declared as undesirable alien. The… Read More
Magnitude 4.5 aftershock jolts Surigao Norte
February 10, 2019, 3:40 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it is not expecting aftershocks from the magnitude 4.5 quake that jolted Surigao Del Norte on Sunday. The quake of tectonic origin struck 47 kilometers northeast of General Luna at around 11:06 a.m. It had a depth of… Read More
Japanese foreign minister backs Mindanao dev’t
February 10, 2019, 1:17 pm
MANILA -- Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has expressed desire for the Japanese government to continue its support for the development of Mindanao, Malacañang said on Sunday. Kono made this commitment upon meeting President Rodrigo R. Duterte in a courtesy call on Saturday (February 9) at… Read More
Barangay execs deserve better benefits: Go
February 10, 2019, 11:25 am
MANILA – Barangay officials who are at the forefront in the fight against illegal drugs and criminality deserve better benefits, former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said Saturday. “Barangay welfare, Magna Carta for barangay officials, isa po yan… Read More
PRRD wants ‘more safeguards’ in coco levy bill
February 10, 2019, 11:24 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vetoed a bill strengthening the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) for lacking “safeguards” to prevent coco levy funds from being used unlawfully, Malacañang said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President has recognized Congress… Read More
Northeast monsoon brings light rains over Luzon
February 10, 2019, 11:20 am
MANILA -- The northeast monsoon affecting Luzon will bring light rains over most parts of the island, the weather bureau said Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies with light rains will prevail over Cagayan Valley,… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. Feb. 10, 2019
February 10, 2019, 10:54 am
INQUIRER -- Next fight vs pork a test for DU30, SC PHILIPPINE STAR -- 'Follow poster rules or face sanctions' MANILA BULLETIN -- Love in the time of dating apps MANILA TIMES -- Palace vows thorough review of 2019 budget MANILA STANDARD -- Join fight vs. measles, LGUs told BUSINESS MIRROR --… Read More
NYC seeks Go's help over PhilHealth coverage for SK officials
February 9, 2019, 7:21 pm
MANILA -- The National Youth Commission (NYC) on Saturday sought the assistance of former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go regarding the provision of free Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) coverage to Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. NYC… Read More
Below normal La Mesa water level fans conservation call
February 9, 2019, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- Water at the La Mesa Dam is at below normal level, raising the need for water conservation among its customers to help ensure the availability of reserve until the 2019 rainy season begins. The dam's 6 a.m. water level on Saturday was only 72.19 meters, noted Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
PH role in US Indo-Pacific strategy cited
February 9, 2019, 5:02 pm
MANILA -- A ranking US State Department official reaffirmed the Philippines' role, as a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in advancing Washington's bid for an open and free Indo-Pacific region. "ASEAN centrality is absolutely essential in what we do and the Philippines… Read More
4 nabbed, P2.8-M party drugs seized in Makati buy-bust
February 9, 2019, 5:01 pm
MANILA -- Authorities seized PHP2.8 million worth of ecstasy tablets and assorted illegal drugs and arrested four high-value drug personalities in a buy-bust operation in Makati City late Friday. In an advisory on Saturday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said suspects Ruth Anne… Read More
Chinese woman nabbed for throwing 'taho' at MRT cop
February 9, 2019, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- A female Chinese national was arrested for disrespecting and assaulting a policeman assigned at the Metro Rail Transit’s (MRT) Boni Ave. station in Mandaluyong City on Saturday. National Capital Region Police Office (NCPRO) head, Director Guillermo Eleazar, identified the suspect as… Read More
Comelec begins printing of 63-M ballots for May polls
February 9, 2019, 4:03 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday started the printing of the more than 63 million official ballots to be used in the May 13 National and Local Elections (NLE) at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City. Ma. Victoria Dulcero, vice chairman of the Comelec… Read More
30 illegal Chinese workers nabbed in Parañaque
February 9, 2019, 3:42 pm
MANILA -- Immigration authorities on Thursday arrested 30 Chinese nationals for allegedly illegally working in several establishments in Parañaque City. In a statement Saturday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said the foreigners were caught working without proper visas or… Read More
Remove campaign materials or face sanctions: Comelec to poll bets
February 9, 2019, 2:57 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reiterated its call for candidates and their supporters to take down campaign materials, which will be considered as illegal after February 12. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said they are set to resurrect “Operation Baklas”, which is aimed… Read More
Go calls for intensified fire prevention campaigns
February 9, 2019, 2:46 pm
GO AT THE WAKE OF FIRE VICTIMS. Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go (center) attends the wake of A1C Jullius Guablas of the Philippine Air Force at the covered court in Maricaban, Pasay City on Friday (Feb. 8, 2019). Guablas was one of nine people who died in a… Read More
No use of public funds for campaigning: PRRD to gov't officials
February 9, 2019, 2:09 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte ordered government officials not to use public funds for campaigning in this year's mid-term polls. "Just to do away with those issues and to make it really equal for all, nobody uses government property or funds because that is not allowed by law," he said… Read More
Palace welcomes Congress passage of 'essential' 2019 budget
February 9, 2019, 1:41 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang welcomed the passage of the 2019 budget and called it essential for the Filipinos' better future. "This year’s budget is essential in building a bright future for our nation and for our people. It lays the foundation for an inclusive growth and sustainable development,"… Read More
Children's rights group to parents: Have your kids immunized
February 9, 2019, 1:21 pm
MANILA -- A children's advocacy group on Friday appealed to parents to complete the immunization of their children before reaching two years old to ensure their healthy growth and survival. Save the Children Philippines (SCP) chief executive officer, lawyer Albert Muyot, said children need not die… Read More
