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Albayalde inspects security preps for 2nd BOL polls
February 5, 2019, 1:35 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde is now in North Cotabato to inspect security preparations for the second Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) set on Wednesday. “The Chief, PNP PDG Oscar Albayalde and TDCO/Task Force Commander Police Deputy Director… Read More
DND opens bids for ammo of 2 PH Navy frigates
February 5, 2019, 1:25 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday announced that it has begun the acquisition process for the ammunition needed to arm the 76-mm automatic main cannons and 30-mm secondary cannons of the two missile-equipped frigates, being constructed by South Korean shipbuilder… Read More
More than 2K aspiring PDEA agents take qualifying exams
February 5, 2019, 12:39 pm
MANILA -- More than 2,000 applicants took the qualifying and neuro-psychological examinations to become a Drug Enforcement Officer (DEO) of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino said the applicants took the exams simultaneously on Sunday in four… Read More
DOJ completes inquest of 5 Jolo church bombing suspects
February 5, 2019, 12:18 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has completed the inquest proceedings and will resolve within the week the pieces of evidence in pursuing charges against the five suspects arrested by police for their alleged involvement in the Jolo Cathedral bombings. "The prosecutor has terminated the… Read More
Pag-asa Island beaching ramp completed soon: Lorenzana
February 5, 2019, 12:17 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said efforts are ongoing to rehabilitate all existing facilities on Pag-asa Island, the largest of the Philippine-occupied feature in the Kalayaan Island Group. He made this statement Monday when sought for an update on the… Read More
SC affirms Sandiganbayan HDO vs. Cebu solon
February 5, 2019, 12:16 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the travel ban issued by the Sandiganbayan against Cebu (3rd District) Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia over a pending graft case. "All told, the Sandiganbayan did not commit abuse of discretion, much less grave, in denying the motion for reconsideration and the prayer… Read More
Duterte visits mom’s grave on her 7th death anniversary
February 5, 2019, 12:15 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday night visited the Davao Public and Roman Catholic Cemetery to commemorate the seventh death anniversary of his mother, Soledad. Photos from his top aide and former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher “Bong” Go, showed Duterte… Read More
DND to help secure Bangsamoro gains
February 5, 2019, 11:44 am
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) will do everything it can to secure the gains of the Bangsamoro people against all peace spoilers. "We will ensure that there is a smooth transition from the current to the new BOL (Bangsamoro Organic Law) government. The Armed Forces (of the… Read More
De Lima ‘insensitive’ in blaming soldiers for Mindanao blasts
February 5, 2019, 11:25 am
MANILA -- Detained Senator Leila de Lima is “insensitive’ for blaming security forces for failing to prevent the bombings, which took place in Mindanao last month, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after de Lima questioned what the… Read More
PH needs better cyber defense
February 5, 2019, 11:16 am
MANILA -- There is a pressing need to improve the country's cyber security, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday. "Another concern is the increasing attacks in cyber space. Previous years have seen the rise of cyber threats, which can be expected to persists… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Feb. 5, 2019
February 5, 2019, 7:25 am
INQUIRER -- 5 Jolo bomb suspects turn themselves in PHILIPPINE STAR -- 2019 budget passed this week - Andaya MANILA BULLETIN -- Jolo bombing suspect, 4 cohorts yield - PNP DAILY TRIBUNE -- Delay dismays Rody MANILA TIMES -- 5 suspects in Jolo blasts surrender MANILA STANDARD -- Prime… Read More
PCOO chief cites 'whole-of-nation' approach to curb drug menace
February 4, 2019, 10:06 pm
MANILA -- Overcoming drug addiction is possible if each and every Filipino cooperate to address the problem, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said Monday. In his speech during the Rehabinasyon: The First National Anti-Drugs Summit in Davao City, Andanar… Read More
Cayetanos urge Comelec to decide on DQ cases soon
February 4, 2019, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- The camp of former Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and his wife Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano is hoping that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division will decide soon on the separate disqualification cases filed against them. Lawyer George Garcia, counsel for the Cayetanos,… Read More
Bill lowering criminal liability age, 'pro-poor': Sotto
February 4, 2019, 7:41 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday described the bill seeking to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 12 years old as a “pro-poor” measure. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill 2198, Sotto said the proposal is not anti-poor, contrary to the… Read More
DOTr reminds provincial buses to use PITX
February 4, 2019, 7:33 pm
MANILA -- Provincial buses are reminded to pass through the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) to pick up and drop off passengers. In a statement over the weekend, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) responded to a proposal by Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin Remulla to allow public… Read More
PRRD to Chinese-Filipinos: Usher greater peace, understanding
February 4, 2019, 7:33 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte called on the Chinese Filipinos and the entire nation to hold on to values that usher peace and understanding, as the country is set to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 5. “Together, let us cultivate the values and ideas that fuel our… Read More
Senate OKs 'Murang Kuryente' bill
February 4, 2019, 7:30 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Monday unanimously approved on final reading a bill seeking to reduce electricity rates by using the Malampaya fund to pay stranded debts and contract costs of the National Power Corp. (NPC). A total of 17 senators voted in favor of Senate Bill No. 1950, otherwise known as… Read More
Senate approves bill institutionalizing 4Ps
February 4, 2019, 7:26 pm
MANILA -- The bill institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the government's conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, hurdled final reading at the Senate. During Monday's session, the chamber approved Senate Bill 2117 with 18 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no… Read More
Senate won’t implement stricter SALN rules
February 4, 2019, 7:23 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday said the chamber would not implement stricter rules on public access to the statements, assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) of its members. Unlike the House of Representatives’ new SALN rules, Sotto said the Senate would maintain its… Read More
SC sets oral arguments on Legal Education Board issue
February 4, 2019, 7:12 pm
MANILA--The Supreme Court has set oral arguments on the suits challenging the validity of the Legal Education Board (LEB). In a resolution dated January 15, the High Court's en banc set for oral argument the suits questioning the LEB on March 5 and 12, 2019 at 2 pm. at the New Session Hall of the… Read More
