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Number of 'Ompong'-affected families now at 507K
September 24 2018, 11:02 am
MANILA -- As the government intensifies its efforts to aid communities severely devastated by Typhoon Ompong last week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that families affected by the weather disturbance has now climbed to 507,945 in 4,819 barangays in… Read More
Power restored in 79% of households a week after 'Ompong' left PAR
September 24 2018, 10:38 am
MANILA -- Exactly one week after Typhoon Ompong left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of Energy (DOE) reported that power was restored in 79.19 percent of the affected areas. "Ompong" affected 2,366,504 households after it made a landfall in Cagayan on Sept. 15. As of… Read More
'Paeng' intensifies but won't directly affect PH
September 24 2018, 10:37 am
MANILA—Typhoon Paeng (international name Trami) intensifies but is still far away and will not directly affect the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said as of 4 a.m. Monday, "Paeng" was last observed at 1,100 kilometers east of… Read More
Palace condoles with Vietnam over leader's death
September 24 2018, 8:19 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Sunday extended condolences to the Vietnamese people over the death of their President, Tran Dai Quang. “The Palace offers its deepest condolences to the government and people of Vietnam on the demise of President Tran Dai Quang,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
September 24 2018, 7:26 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – PHL banks can withstand external volatility - BSP INQUIRER – US moves to restrict grant of green cards MANILA BULLETIN – Rescuers search for a miracle PHILIPPINE STAR – AFP: 'Red October' oust-Rody plot still on MANILA STANDARD – Drug war wins nod of most… Read More
Typhoon 'Paeng' enters PAR but still won't affect PH
September 23 2018, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- The typhoon with international name “Trami” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and has been named “Paeng.” In a severe weather bulletin at 5 p.m. Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said, however,… Read More
PDEA gets 1st NCR satellite office in Taguig
September 23 2018, 6:53 pm
MANILA -- Affirming its commitment to the Duterte administration’s campaign against illegal drugs, the city government of Taguig has provided a satellite office for Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), a development that reinforces the campaign against illegal drugs in the… Read More
Duterte’s drug war gets ‘very good’ rating anew
September 23 2018, 6:36 pm
MANILA -- The campaign against illegal drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte continued to enjoy high net satisfaction ratings, scoring a “very good” rating, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. According to the 2018 SWS second quarter survey, at least 78 percent of the… Read More
DENR eyes more recycling facilities in Metro Manila
September 23 2018, 6:22 pm
MANILA -- The environment department’s Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) plans to put up more waste recycling facilities for Metro Manila's over 1,700 barangays. Based on figures from the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), there are now only 943 MRFs in the National Capital… Read More
DOJ indicts Taguba, 8 others over P6.4-B shabu haul
September 23 2018, 6:00 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of charges against nine persons, including Chinese businessman Chen Julong, alias Richard Tan, and customs broker Mark Taguba, for violation of the Customs Modernization and Tarriffs Act (CMTA) in connection with the… Read More
TienDA in Manila for cheap Bukidnon veggies now a regular thing: Piñol
September 23 2018, 5:34 pm
(PNA Photo by Avito C. Dalan)MANILA -- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said Sunday the direct selling of Bukidnon farmers' vegetable crops at lower prices at the Bureau of Plant Industry's central office in Malate, Manila will be a regular thing every Friday and Saturday. Under the DA's… Read More
DOH cautions public vs. flu
September 23 2018, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against influenza saying its can lead to serious complications and even death. In a television interview on Friday, DOH Undersecretary Eric Domingo said influenza is prevalent during cold months, and urged everyone to observe… Read More
Kabayan Rep. Calalang passes away at 67
September 23 2018, 12:55 pm
MANILA -- Kabayan Partylist Rep. Ciriaco Calalang, 67, passed away early Sunday after suffering from a massive stroke. Kabayan Partylist chair and Rep. Ron Salo confirmed Calalang's death in a statement. "Rep. Calalang's public service as a congressman was brief but it was time and energies… Read More
Scattered rains over VisMin, Palawan
September 23 2018, 9:17 am
MANILA -- Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over Visayas, Mindanao and Palawan on Sunday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) that continuously affects southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018
September 23 2018, 8:21 am
BUSINESS MIRROR - Another storm, more hard lessons PHILIPPINE STAR - Poe still top Senate bet; Sara, Imee in INQUIRER - Grace leads poll; Sara, Imee in senate top 12 MANILA BULLETIN - Retirement made easy MANILA TIMES - Poe tops Pulse Senate survey MANILA STANDARD - Five women rule poll of… Read More
Navy to honor 'Kakadu' participants Sept. 24
September 23 2018, 7:34 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday will render an arrival and welcoming ceremony for the frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF-16) and the 200-naval contingent for their successful participation in the recently-concluded "Kakadu" exercises in Darwin, Australia. Commander Jonathan Zata, Navy… Read More
PH sends Tanzania sympathies over ferry disaster
September 23 2018, 7:23 am
MANILA -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Saturday night, conveyed sympathies to the bereaved families of victims who perished in a ferry disaster in Tanzania. "The Philippines expressed its condolences to Tanzania after an overloaded ferry capsized… Read More
No failure of village polls in all Marawi precincts: Comelec
September 23 2018, 7:14 am
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday reported that all 177 clustered precincts in Marawi City for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have opened and closed on time. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said all polling precincts in the war-torn city have… Read More
PRRD pushes for gastroenterology advancements in PH
September 22 2018, 7:29 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has acknowledged the efforts of medical specialists, particularly in gastroenterology, in pushing for advancements in the country, noting that intestinal disorders affected many uniformed personnel. “When I became President, I noticed that about 40 percent… Read More
DA eyes boosting cheaper food's entry into MM
September 22 2018, 5:27 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday bared plans to flood Metro Manila with lower-priced locally-grown agricultural produce to make food affordable and to counter profiteering. The department plans to open TienDA Malasakit stores in the metropolis’ highly populated areas, such… Read More
