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Trillanes afraid to go back to jail: Palace
January 15, 2019, 6:20 pm
MANILA -- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's 'mortal fear' is going back to jail after a series of criminal charges were filed against him, Malacañang said on Tuesday. "The problem with this guy is like he pompously claims to be unafraid of the criminal charges against him and yet his body language,… Read More
DOLE vows aid for workers displaced by Hanjin bankruptcy
January 15, 2019, 6:15 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday vowed to assist 3,800 workers of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) who might be affected after the South Korean shipbuilder declared bankruptcy and applied for rehabilitation. “We assure the public… Read More
Sri Lankan President's visit to cause traffic disruptions
January 15, 2019, 5:59 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday advised motorists to expect traffic disruptions in parts of the metropolis during the state visit of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on January 15-19. “Possible traffic disruptions could be experienced in the… Read More
CPP-NPA should listen to President, stop illegal acts: Palace
January 15, 2019, 5:53 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing New People's Army (NPA) should listen to President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to stop their illegal activities. "The CPP-NPA, at this time, and for a change, should listen to the President. Enough… Read More
Lacson won't allow pork-to-pork realignment of 'insertions'
January 15, 2019, 5:42 pm
MANILA -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday vowed that he will not allow a "pork-to-pork" realignment of the controversial PHP75-billion additional fund "inserted" in the proposed 2019 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Lacson made the statement following the Senate's… Read More
Drilon seeks to restore funding for health facilities, workers
January 15, 2019, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday sought to restore part of the proposed 2019 budget of the Department of Health (DOH) for the development of its health facilities and human resources. During his interpellation, Drilon said the PHP24.2 billion budget cut can be restored… Read More
Kin of Pinoy sailors detained in Libya asks PRRD for help
January 15, 2019, 5:24 pm
MANILA -- The relatives of seven Filipino seafarers who have been detained in Libya for 17 months called on President Rodrigo R. Duterte to intervene in the fast release of their loved ones. "Our loved ones are detained in Tripoli since August 2017. They've been in detention for 17 months,"… Read More
Removal of P75-B in DPWH budget won't affect infra projects
January 15, 2019, 5:12 pm
MANILA -- There are “many ways” to push through with the administration’s infrastructure projects, even after the Senate removed the PHP75-billion in additional funding allegedly "inserted" into the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Malacañang said on Tuesday.… Read More
DFA to shoulder repatriation cost of drowned couple in Maldives
January 15, 2019, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will shoulder the repatriation expenses of a newly-wed couple who drowned in Maldives. Nikko Quiogue, a friend of the victims Leomer and Erika Joyce Lagradilla, earlier took to social media a request for support to repatriate the couple's remains.… Read More
Palace confirms PRRD's attendance in Cotabato BOL rally
January 15, 2019, 4:57 pm
MANILA — Malacañang on Tuesday confirmed that President Rodrigo R. Duterte will attend a big rally on Jan. 18 in Cotabato City to appeal to the people to vote for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the… Read More
Portion of NLEX Harbor Link Project to open this month
January 15, 2019, 4:38 pm
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday said a part of the multi-billion North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link Segment 10 Project will open to motorists this month. According to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, the portion of the undertaking that is set to be opened… Read More
Dismiss suit vs. ML extension in Mindanao: SolGen to SC
January 15, 2019, 4:09 pm
MANILA -- State lawyers on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to turn down the petition filed before the court, which challenges the validity of the extension of martial law in Mindanao. In a 50-page comment, the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) pointed out that conditions warranting the… Read More
DOJ urged to fast-track terror tag petition on CPP-NPA
January 15, 2019, 4:01 pm
MANILA -- Members of an anti-communist group massed in front of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday as they called on the agency to expedite its petition seeking to tag the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) as a terrorist organization. Ka Dario Bolivar, leader… Read More
NAIA passengers warned vs. bringing banned items to Hong Kong
January 15, 2019, 3:11 pm
MANILA -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Tuesday warned passengers bound for Hong Kong not to bring prohibited items in their luggage. MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal has advised passengers to check the guidelines issued by both the airlines and the agency on prohibited items… Read More
Bishop fails to follow Christ’s teachings by lambasting PRRD
January 15, 2019, 2:36 pm
MANILA -- The Catholic bishop who described the presidency under President Rodrigo R. Duterte as a "disgrace" to the country “fails to follow the teaching of Christ,” Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said he was “saddened” by the remarks of Balanga,… Read More
Solcom chief retires
January 15, 2019, 2:21 pm
MANILA -- Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) chief, Lt. Gen. Danilo G. Pamonag formally retired from the military on Tuesday after 35 years in service. He will be retiring after participating in the two biggest urban battles, Col. Noel Detoyato, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs… Read More
Briones to teachers, other DepEd personnel: Be non-partisan
January 15, 2019, 2:11 pm
MANILA -- Teachers, non-teaching personnel and officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) are reminded not to engage in partisan politics this election season. "Teachers teach the difference between a political official and employee of the executive branch of the government, and we're merely… Read More
No HDO vs. Trillanes over libel raps
January 15, 2019, 2:04 pm
MANILA -- A Davao City court turned down prosecutors' request for the issuance of a hold departure order (HDO) against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who is facing libel raps before the said tribunal. "All told, this court finds that accused Antonio Trillanes IV is not a flight risk and that he… Read More
QC court junks gun raps vs. NDF consultant Baylosis
January 15, 2019, 1:50 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has dismissed the illegal possession of firearms case filed against National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Rafael D. Baylosis and his companion Guillermo Roque. In a 27-page decision released Tuesday, RTC Branch 100 Presiding Judge Editha G.… Read More
PNP gets P694-M new equipment
January 15, 2019, 1:04 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Monday led the turnover of almost 18,300 newly-procured police equipment worth PHP694 million to further boost the police's operational capability and visibility. “The acquisition of police basic equipment… Read More
