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Cebuano bettor bags P63-M Megalotto jackpot
January 24, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- A bettor from Cebu is the sole winner of the Megalotto 6/45 jackpot worth PHP63,810,688. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor hit the winning combination of 19-01-25-43-18-39 following Wednesday night's draw. It added that the… Read More
DND ready to submit martial law reports to SC
January 24, 2019, 5:01 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday assured compliance with the Supreme Court (SC) order asking it to submit periodic reports regarding the implementation of martial law in Mindanao. "We respect the SC’s mandate to ensure the legality of issues pertaining to our… Read More
Palace open to entry of new telco amid concerns on Mislatel
January 24, 2019, 4:53 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday expressed openness to look for a new telecommunications player to replace Mislatel Consortium, the winning bidder for the country's third telco slot, following questions on the franchise’s validity. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark… Read More
Solon raises doubts on Mislatel's franchise validity
January 24, 2019, 4:22 pm
MANILA -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday questioned the validity of the congressional franchise of the Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company (Mislatel) due to possible violations. During the Senate public services committee’s third hearing on the selection of the new major telco… Read More
DOJ welcomes 8 new prosecutors
January 24, 2019, 3:50 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has named eight new prosecutors to various positions in the National Prosecution Service (NPS). Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said appointments were released for the following: 1) Joanna R. Arellano - Prosecutor I (Associate City Prosecutor) - Batangas… Read More
BI vows stricter security at Taguig detention facility
January 24, 2019, 3:47 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday vowed more frequent and rigid inspections at its facility in Taguig City. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente made the remark after BI personnel seized mobile phones, sharp and pointed objects, and other prohibited items during a raid in the facility… Read More
Makati PCP deputy commander nabbed for extortion
January 24, 2019, 3:46 pm
MANILA -- A ranking Makati police official was arrested on Thursday for allegedly extorting money from "habal-habal" drivers. Members of the Philippine National Police-Counter-Intelligence Task Force (PNP-CITF) identified the suspect as Senior Police Officer 4 Danilo Paghubasan, deputy commander… Read More
NPAs recruit minors to avoid criminal liability: ex-rebels
January 24, 2019, 3:44 pm
MANILA -- Former rebels who claimed to have witness how the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)- New People’s Army (NPA) recruited minors to fight in wars expressed support to a bill lowering the minimum age of criminal liability. In a private forum called by former rebels in Quezon City… Read More
PH to acquire SPYDER missiles from Israel: Lorenzana
January 24, 2019, 3:44 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) will acquire a SPYDER missile system from Israel. "Yes, we are. (However), I do not know (yet) the exact number of (batteries we will be getting)," Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said in a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Thursday… Read More
NBI submits findings on multi-billion shabu haul to DOJ
January 24, 2019, 3:20 pm
MANILA -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday formally submitted its findings to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the controversy involving the smuggling of PHP6.8-billion shabu into the country through magnetic lifters last year. In its 49-page letter requesting for… Read More
Gov’t won't allow info leaks on China CCTV project
January 24, 2019, 2:51 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine government will not allow China-funded surveillance project to put the country’s national security at risk, Malacañang said on Thursday. This, according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo after Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto earlier raised concern… Read More
Mislatel bid for 3rd telco player aboveboard: Uy
January 24, 2019, 2:48 pm
MANILA -- Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy on Thursday said the Mislatel consortium did not violate any laws in its successful bid to become the country's third major telecommunications (telco) player. Uy gave the assurance during the Senate public services committee's third hearing on the… Read More
4 domestic flights cancelled Thursday
January 24, 2019, 2:01 pm
MANILA -- Four domestic flights were cancelled Thursday afternoon due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. These flights were Cebu Pacific (5J) 323/324 Manila-Legazpi-Manila, and Cebgo (DG) 6177/6178 Manila-Masbate-Manila. As of 12 noon, the Philippine… Read More
3K Caraga families affected by ‘Amang’: NDRRMC
January 24, 2019, 12:42 pm
MANILA -- The number of families affected by Tropical Depression Amang but has since weakened into a low-pressure area has now climbed to 2,983 which is equivalent to 13,160 persons residing in 55 barangays in the Caraga region. In an update released 6 a.m. Thursday, National Disaster Risk… Read More
AFP sees no security threat for Feb. 6 plebiscite
January 24, 2019, 12:36 pm
MANILA -- There are no security threats detected so far for the second plebiscite of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on February 6, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, Col. Noel Detoyato said Thursday. Detoyato, however, said this does not mean that the military is… Read More
PRRD endorses Imee Marcos, Cynthia Villar, 3 other bets
January 24, 2019, 12:34 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday endorsed senatorial candidates anew for the 2019 mid-term elections after initially backing three administration bets earlier this month. In an interview at the Tricycle Operators and Drivers' Association (TODA) summit in Pasay City, Duterte… Read More
Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers expected Thursday
January 24, 2019, 11:30 am
MANILA -- Two weather systems continue to affect the country on Thursday, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the tail-end of a cold front will bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers… Read More
Duterte ‘very happy’ with BOL plebiscite results
January 24, 2019, 7:53 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte said Wednesday he is “very happy” with the initial results of the plebiscite on the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Duterte made this remark after results of the BOL plebiscite in Cotabato City showed that majority of the voters opted to… Read More
PRRD comfortable with lowering age of criminal liability to 12
January 24, 2019, 7:34 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday said he is “comfortable” with lowering the age of criminal liability to 12 years old. Duterte made this remark after the House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill meant to lower the age of criminal liability from 15 years to… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Jan. 24, 2019
January 24, 2019, 7:22 am
INQUIRER – DPWH chief bans more contractors PHILIPPINE STAR – Mayor hospitalized; gun in Batocabe slay found MANILA BULLETIN – Cotabato City, Lanao Sur vote ‘Yes’ DAILY TRIBUNE – Passport deal in catch 22 MANILA TIMES – Sulu, Isabela City vote down BOL MANILA STANDARD –… Read More
