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Legazpi court issues HDO vs. Daraga mayor
January 25, 2019, 5:16 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday confirmed that a travel ban sought by state prosecutors against Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo has been granted by a local court. "We received word that the Regional Trial Court of Legazpi City has issued a Precautionary Hold Departure Order… Read More
Palace honors SAF 44; calls for faster action from Ombudsman
January 25, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday paid tribute to the gallantry of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) troopers who were slain in a botched operation against local and foreign terrorists in Mamasapano, Maguindanao four years ago. "We pay homage to the bravery and heroism of the 44 uniformed personnel… Read More
PNP assures continuous aid for SAF 44 kin
January 25, 2019, 4:27 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured continuous aid for the families of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who died in an encounter with local and foreign terrorists in Mamasapano, Maguindanao four years ago. "As so far as the PNP is concerned, we believe that we… Read More
DILG to require LGUs to build ‘Bahay Pag-asa’
January 25, 2019, 4:14 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will direct local government units (LGUs), particularly those in the provinces and highly-urbanized cities, to establish child-caring reform centers or “Bahay Pag-asa” for children in conflict with the law (CICL). Interior… Read More
Make great sacrifices for PH, Albayalde to SAF troops
January 25, 2019, 3:58 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde, called on members of the Special Action Force (SAF) to make great sacrifices to effectively perform their mandate of serving and protecting the country. “I was once a SAF (Special Action Force) trooper like the… Read More
Anti-corruption body probes alleged dishonesty in DPWH
January 25, 2019, 3:47 pm
MANILA -- Commissioner Greco Belgica on Friday disclosed that the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) is currently looking into 10 to 12 reported cases of corruption activities at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). "We have around 10 or a dozen that are still pending… Read More
1.84-M cast votes in 1st BOL plebiscite: Comelec
January 25, 2019, 3:32 pm
MANILA – More than 1.8 million people from seven areas in Mindanao participated in the first Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday. According to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez, a total of 1,844,873 out of 2,167,244 registered voters cast… Read More
Gov't to boost aid for agri, farm sector: CabSec
January 25, 2019, 3:31 pm
MANILA -- Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Friday vowed stronger government assistance for the country's agriculture and farming industry. In a statement, Nograles said the government "will maximize all resources available to ensure that the agriculture sector is a driver of the country's… Read More
Early registration for SY 2019-20 starts Jan. 26: DepEd
January 25, 2019, 2:57 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that the early registration program for upcoming Kinder, Grades 1, 7 and 11 students for school year 2019-2020 will begin on Saturday. DepEd Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla said the registration would be until February 22. "Bukas ang mga… Read More
Time to surrender, AFP tells wavering Reds
January 25, 2019, 1:53 pm
MANILA -- With the government's localized peace talks and Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) going full blast, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said now is the proper time for dissatisfied New People's Army (NPA) communist rebels to surrender. This, according to… Read More
Tail-end of cold front, NE monsoon to bring rains over PH Friday
January 25, 2019, 12:42 pm
MANILA -- Two weather systems are affecting the country Friday. The tail-end of a cold front is affecting the Bicol region and eastern Visayas and the northeast monsoon for the rest of Luzon. In its 4 a.m. forecast Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Gov't can secure surrendering NPA rebels: Lorenzana
January 25, 2019, 12:41 pm
MANILA -- The government and the military are more than ready to secure members of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA) who are ready to surrender and rejoin their loved ones and families in mainstream society. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana made this… Read More
PNP backs bill pushing for more female cops
January 25, 2019, 11:38 am
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday expressed support for the measure seeking to recruit more women into police service. Senior Supt. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, said the traditional troop ceiling for women and other gender restrictions in recruitment and selection has… Read More
DENR promotes reusables at Manila Bay rehab launch
January 25, 2019, 7:54 am
MANILA -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging participants of the Manila Bay rehabilitation launch at the Baywalk area on Sunday to use reusable containers in packing food and water. "We're encouraging them to bring their own reusable containers, like bottles for… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Fri. Jan. 25, 2019
January 25, 2019, 7:27 am
INQUIRER – Palace open to new 3rd TELCO player PHILIPPINE STAR – Retabulation of votes in Cotabato ordered MANILA BULLETIN – Economy grows 6.2% in 2018 DAILY TRIBUNE - Ready to roll MANILA TIMES – More raps filed vs Lapeña MANILA STANDARD – Economy slides to three-year low MALAYA… Read More
Ex-rebels bare ACT, NUJP alleged links to Reds
January 25, 2019, 1:01 am
MANILA -- Two organizations have been actively engaged in activities supporting the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), former communist rebels disclosed Thursday. On the sidelines of a press conference by former rebels supporting a bill… Read More
Comelec halts BOL vote count from Cotabato due to discrepancies
January 24, 2019, 9:44 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc, sitting as the National Plebiscite Board of Canvassers (NPBOC), on Thursday suspended the canvassing of votes for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) from Cotabato City. The session was suspended when Chairman Sheriff Abas… Read More
LRTA receives ISO 9001:2015 certification
January 24, 2019, 9:33 pm
MANILA -- The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on Thursday formally received its ISO 9001:2015 registration certificate recognizing its efforts to improve the operations of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya said the recognition serves as a reaffirmation of… Read More
PRRD to seek Misuari’s help to end conflict in Mindanao
January 24, 2019, 8:31 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte considers Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari as someone who can help in resolving the conflict in Mindanao, Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a Palace media briefing, was reaponding to… Read More
Congress may propose provision punishing neglectful parents
January 24, 2019, 8:25 pm
MANILA -- Amid debates over what minimum age should criminal liability be lowered to, Malacañang on Thursday said that Congress may introduce provisions to a proposed bill meant to punish “neglectful parents” of children who have committed crimes. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo… Read More
