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Lorenzana ready to defend ML extension in Mindanao before SC
January 17, 2019, 9:26 am
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he is more than ready to go to the Supreme Court (SC) to explain the need to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year. This is in response to the Makabayan Bloc's filing of its second petition at the SC… Read More
PTFoMs exec vows continued drive to protect journalists
January 17, 2019, 8:40 am
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Gains on the program to protect Filipino media practitioners will continue especially now that the Philippines has been removed from the top 5 deadliest countries in the world for journalists. During the launch of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Press… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Jan. 17, 2019
January 17, 2019, 7:07 am
INQUIRER – Drugstores ordered: Give VAT exemptions PHILIPPINE STAR – Rody open to gov’t takeover of Hanjin MANILA BULLETIN – Gov’t takeover of Hanjin eyed DAILY TRIBUNE – Leadership by trust MANILA TIMES – Pacquiao gets huge welcome in Vegas MANILA STANDARD – DBM a… Read More
Sirisena invites Duterte for state visit to Sri Lanka
January 17, 2019, 1:19 am
MANILA -- Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday invited Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte to visit his country as the first Philippine leader to ever do so. “I would like to extend to Your Excellency and Madam Cielito an invitation to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka… Read More
PH, Sri Lanka sign 5 agreements
January 16, 2019, 10:01 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Sri Lanka signed five agreements as President Rodrigo R. Duterte officially welcomed Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday. Duterte said the five-day historic visit of his Sri Lankan counterpart in the Philippines “is held for… Read More
DOH wants smokers reduced to less than 15% by 2022
January 16, 2019, 8:30 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said the government aims to reduce number of Filipino smokers from 21 percent to less than 15 percent by 2022. “Ang goal kasi natin is 2022 (The goal by 2022 is) to have less than 15 percent of Filipinos smoking. Right now, nasa 21 percent na… Read More
Solon urges DOF to revisit Lateral Attrition Law
January 16, 2019, 8:09 pm
MANILA -- House Minority leader Danilo Suarez on Wednesday urged the Department of Finance (DOF) to fully implement the Lateral Attrition Law following reports that revenue collections under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law was slightly below its targets for 2018. Citing… Read More
PAGASA belies 'wrong' forecast on 'Usman'
January 16, 2019, 8:06 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday it did not issue wrong forecast and warnings related to Tropical Depression Usman that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) last December. On its official Twitter… Read More
DFA chief seeks counterpart's help on release of 7 sailors
January 16, 2019, 7:31 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said the Philippine government is actively monitoring the case of seven Filipino seafarers detained in Libya, with no less than DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. seeking the aid of his Libyan counterpart. The statement came after an… Read More
Collective push to boost PH maritime education system sought
January 16, 2019, 7:29 pm
MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) and maritime higher education institutions (MHEIs) to improve the maritime education system in the country and make it at par with… Read More
House OKs 'new' Road Board abolition bill on 2nd reading
January 16, 2019, 7:00 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a new bill that would “genuinely abolish” the graft-ridden Road Board. House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. led the introduction of the new measure with “perfecting amendments” to the original House Bill… Read More
PRRD castigates sacked Bacolod police execs over drug allegations
January 16, 2019, 6:09 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has castigated relieved Bacolod police chief Senior Supt. Francis Ebreo and four other cops over their involvement in the illegal drug trade, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed that the President on Tuesday… Read More
Graft raps vs. ex- Cebu airport execs junked
January 16, 2019, 6:07 pm
MANILA -- Citing the excessive delay in the prosecution, the Sandiganbayan has dismissed the graft case against former airport executives in Cebu over the alleged illegal purchase of an ultra-high frequency/frequency modulation (UHF/FM) repeater system amounting to PHP161,891 in 2005. In a… Read More
Pinay tourist missing in Bali since Christmas
January 16, 2019, 6:05 pm
MANILA -- A 25-year-old Filipina who went on vacation to Bali, Indonesia has been reported missing since Christmas, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Wednesday. Ella Balmaceda Paaño, a resort worker in Coron, left for Bali on December 22 and was supposed to have returned to the… Read More
DOH confirms suspected meningococcemia in Valenzuela
January 16, 2019, 6:02 pm
MANILA -- A suspected meningococcemia patient from Valenzuela City had been pronounced dead on arrival, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Wednesday. Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo bared that all persons who have been in contact with the suspected meningococcemia patient have been… Read More
BI mulls deportation case vs. actor Tony Labrusca
January 16, 2019, 5:53 pm
MANILA -- A deportation case is being pushed against television and movie actor Tony Labrusca before the Bureau of Immigration (BI). “The (Intelligence Division) recommended to Legal (Division) the filing of deportation case against Labrusca for working without permit I think,” BI Deputy… Read More
Bello to visit Libya, help release Pinoy sailors
January 16, 2019, 5:50 pm
MANILA -- Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Wednesday he is set to visit Libya in February to help release seven Filipino seafarers who have been detained there since 2017. “There is a development to the effect of me going to Libya and work for the release of the seafarers. We may be able… Read More
Maldives to shoulder drowned couple's repatriation: DFA
January 16, 2019, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato on Wednesday said Maldives' Ministry of Tourism expressed its intent to shoulder the expenses of repatriating the remains of a Filipino couple who drowned while snorkeling off Dhiffushi Island. "Dhaka Philippine Embassy has just informed the… Read More
Olongapo court places Hanjin under corporate rehab
January 16, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- An Olongapo court has formally declared cash-strapped shipbuilder, Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines Inc. (HHIC Phil.), under corporate rehabilitation. In a four-page "commencement order" dated Jan. 14, Olongapo Regional Trial Court Branch 72 Judge Richard A. Paradeza… Read More
Chinese naval contingent in PH for 4-day goodwill visit
January 16, 2019, 5:02 pm
MANILA -- A task force from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China, consisting of two frigates and a replenishment ship, will dock at Pier 15, South Harbor in Manila for a four-day goodwill visit beginning Thursday. Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson Capt. Jonathan Zata, said in a… Read More
