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EDCA warehouse activated in Pampanga
January 30, 2019, 12:09 pm
MANILA -- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim on Tuesday led the inauguration of an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) multipurpose warehouse at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga. “I am delighted that we have finally undertaken the… Read More
Raps filed vs. parents of 12 kids rescued in Navotas drug den
January 30, 2019, 12:05 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Wednesday filed charges before the Navotas City Prosecutor's Office against the parents of minors rescued in a recent anti-drug operation in the city. Facing charges for violation of Section 10 (a) of Republic Act 7610 (Special Protection… Read More
Trough of LPA to bring rains to Mindanao Wednesday
January 30, 2019, 11:04 am
MANILA – The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) will bring scattered rain showers in some areas in Mindanao while the northeast monsoon will continue to affect the rest of the country on Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Baywalk shore faces temporary closure for rehab
January 30, 2019, 7:44 am
MANILA -- Manila Bay's shoreline between the Manila Yacht Club and the US Embassy would be temporarily closed to the public for rehabilitation and cleanup. "We'll close that stretch hopefully in about one to two weeks," Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu… Read More
Filipinos warned anew vs. jobs offered on social media
January 30, 2019, 7:40 am
MANILA -- Filipinos are advised anew to remain vigilant against illegal recruiters offering jobs abroad through social media. This, after a 27-year-old Filipina who took up a similar job offer in Dubai ended up with a spinal fracture after jumping off a building to escape. The Department of… Read More
Alleged rapist of Pinay in Saudi nabbed; victim gets aid
January 30, 2019, 7:39 am
MANILA -- The suspect in the alleged rape of a Filipina household service worker in Saudi Arabia is now in the custody of local authorities upon the request of the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Tuesday. The suspect, a Saudi national… Read More
27 Filipinos in Havana safe from killer tornado
January 30, 2019, 7:38 am
MANILA -- All 27 Filipinos residing in Havana were reported safe by the Philippine government after a tornado wreaked havoc at the Cuban capital, killing three and injuring 172 others. "According to the Philippine Embassy in Mexico, there are no Filipinos among those who lost their lives or were… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. Jan. 30, 2019
January 30, 2019, 7:01 am
INQUIRER – Lacson slams pork insertions by senators PHILIPPINE STAR – Rody: 2 suicide bombers behind cathedral attack MANILA BULLETIN – Keep civilians safe - Duterte DAILY TRIBUNE – Allies brace PH vs Daesh MANILA TIMES – ‘Suicide bombers behind Jolo blasts’ MANILA STANDARD –… Read More
Tribal leaders get 'threats' for speaking up vs. NPA
January 29, 2019, 10:47 pm
MANILA -- Indigenous peoples (IP) leaders have raised concern of fearing for their lives as members of New People’s Army continue to keep an eye on them after tribal chieftains surfaced to reveal the rebel group's atrocities. In a hearing conducted by the House Committee on Indigenous Cultural… Read More
NPA uses alternative schools as ‘training ground’ for rebels: IPs
January 29, 2019, 10:07 pm
MANILA — Several tribal leaders and students on Monday denounced the alleged recruitment and other atrocities committed by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peoples’ Army (CPP-NPA) against indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples (ICCs/IPs) in the municipality of Talaingod,… Read More
PCSO to give P8-B to PhilHealth for UHC implementation
January 29, 2019, 9:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will give PHP8 billion to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in compliance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s Universal Healthcare (UHC) Program. “The agency will give 40 percent from the 30 percent of our Charity Fund,… Read More
LTFRB orders tight security measures in transport terminals
January 29, 2019, 9:32 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has directed public utility vehicle (PUV) operators to implement stricter security measures in terminals following the deadly twin blasts in Jolo, Sulu over the weekend. “The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land… Read More
UNSC calls on states to fight terrorism after Jolo church blasts
January 29, 2019, 9:30 pm
MANILA -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday called on nations "to combat by all means" terrorism, following the twin bombings that hit a church in Jolo, Sulu that killed at least 20 and injured 112. "The members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of terrorism are… Read More
DOLE to prioritize reemployment of Hanjin workers
January 29, 2019, 9:28 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday vowed to prioritize the reemployment of workers of the Hanjin Heavy Industries Construction Philippines (HHIC Phil.), who will be affected by the company’s rehabilitation. “We will prioritize your reemployment with various… Read More
Death toll in Jolo blast now 21: PNP
January 29, 2019, 9:26 pm
MANILA -- The death toll in the twin bombings that rocked Jolo, Sulu has climbed to 21, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. “The total number (of) killed is 21 while wounded persons (were) reduced to 97 and 54 of the wounded victims remain confined in different medical… Read More
PRRD leads groundbreaking of new Malabon hospital
January 29, 2019, 8:52 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday led the groundbreaking ceremony of the new site of the San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital (SLRGH) in Panghulo, Malabon City. Duterte, in his speech, described the hospital’s expansion from a 10-bed capacity to a 200-bed capacity general hospital… Read More
Duterte calls reelectionist JV Ejercito ‘my candidate’
January 29, 2019, 8:45 pm
MANILA – After previously endorsing several candidates, President Rodrigo R. Duterte also endorsed the candidacy of reelectionist Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito for the 2019 mid-term polls. "Senator JV Ejercito, kandidato ko rin siya (he's also my candidate)," Duterte said in his speech… Read More
PRRD certain Abu Sayyaf behind Jolo bombing
January 29, 2019, 8:30 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday said he is certain the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) to be behind the twin explosions in a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jolo, Sulu that killed 20 people and wounded 112 others. "We are sure of that. Nobody can perpetuate that kind of terrorism thereabout… Read More
PRRD allays fears against other vaccines amid Dengvaxia mess
January 29, 2019, 8:25 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday urged parents not to let the scare over the controversial anti-dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, stop them from getting their children vaccinated for other infectious diseases. Duterte made this call during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new site of… Read More
No politics involved in Malasakit help desks: DOTr
January 29, 2019, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified that there is nothing political in the opening of Malasakit Help Desks (MHDs) in major transport facilities across the country. The DOTr said the MHDs are intended to serve as one-stop shops for passenger assistance in airports, seaports,… Read More
