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Army braces for possible attacks by Reds

Army braces for possible attacks by Reds

December 26, 2018, 11:31 am

MANILA -- The Philippine Army (PA) has stepped up security measures to prevent and contain any hostile actions that might be conducted by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) as it celebrates its 50th founding anniversary on Wednesday (December 26). The NPA, the rebel… Read More

No Filipino affected in Mt. Etna eruption: DFA

No Filipino affected in Mt. Etna eruption: DFA

December 26, 2018, 9:41 am

MANILA -- No Filipino was reported affected by the eruption of Mount Etna and more than 100 earthquakes recorded in Sicily, Italy. In an update posted at around 11:45 p.m., Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said the agency continues to monitor the situation in… Read More

DFA warns Pinoys amid terror attack in Libyan foreign ministry

DFA warns Pinoys amid terror attack in Libyan foreign ministry

December 26, 2018, 9:35 am

MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday night issued an advisory to Filipinos in Libya to remain vigilant following a suicide bombing that killed three and wounded seven others. The attack perpetrated by three suicide bombers took place at around 10:30 a.m. (4:30 p.m. Manila… Read More

Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. Dec. 26, 2018

Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. Dec. 26, 2018

December 26, 2018, 7:28 am

BUSINESS MIRROR -- 'Tax collection from TRAIN may fall short of gov't goal' INQUIRER -- Widow rules out NPA role in solon's slay MANILA BULLETIN -- Pope decries 'insatiable greed' PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pope urges faithful: Forgo insatiable greed MANILA TIMES -- Pope assails 'human greed' MANILA… Read More

TD 'Usman' brings scattered rains over Visayas, Mindanao

TD 'Usman' brings scattered rains over Visayas, Mindanao

December 26, 2018, 7:22 am

MANILA -- The trough of Tropical Depression "Usman" would bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in several areas in Visayas and Mindanao on Wednesday, the weather bureau said. In its 3 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More

2018 marks 'great milestone' in PH-China relations: Embassy

2018 marks 'great milestone' in PH-China relations: Embassy

December 26, 2018, 12:00 am

MANILA -- The Chinese Embassy in Manila said 2018 marked a "great milestone" in China-Philippines relations as it witnessed the historic visit of President Xi Jinping to Manila and the signing of landmark agreements between the two nations. Xi visited the Philippines in November and saw the… Read More

PDEA wages staunch anti-drug war, second chance for surrenderers

PDEA wages staunch anti-drug war, second chance for surrenderers

December 25, 2018, 9:00 pm

MANILA – The year 2018 saw a stronger and more intense campaign of the government against illegal drugs. More than just going after the culprits behind drug hauls, big or small, the Duterte administration has also stepped up its plan towards recovery and rehabilitation of drug surrenderers who… Read More

Special polls give youth chance to run for vacant SK posts anew

Special polls give youth chance to run for vacant SK posts anew

December 25, 2018, 8:09 pm

MANILA -- Youth leaders at the barangay level have been given another chance to serve their neighbors and make a difference in their communities with the holding of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) special elections early next year. "I commend the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)… Read More

Christmas celebration generally peaceful: PNP Chief

Christmas celebration generally peaceful: PNP Chief

December 25, 2018, 8:04 pm

MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said Tuesday the celebration of Christmas in the country was generally peaceful. “This year’s Christmas celebration, during the period from December 16 to Dec. 25, 2018 was generally safe and peaceful compared to… Read More

Tagle asks faithful to pray for people who are suffering

Tagle asks faithful to pray for people who are suffering

December 25, 2018, 5:51 pm

MANILA — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has urged the faithful to pray for people who are suffering, particularly those who were victims of the tsunami that struck Indonesia last Saturday. In his homily at the Christmas Eve mass at the Manila Cathedral, he urged churchgoers to… Read More

CA allows payment of benefits to INP retirees

CA allows payment of benefits to INP retirees

December 25, 2018, 5:40 pm

MANILA -- A ruling by the Court of Appeals (CA) has allowed the payment of pension benefits to retired members of the defunct Integrated National Police (INP). In its eight-page decision dated December 12, the special 14th Division of the appellate court ordered the full implementation of a 2016… Read More

Trillanes must seek court permission to leave country: DOJ chief

Trillanes must seek court permission to leave country: DOJ chief

December 25, 2018, 5:31 pm

MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said it is best for Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to seek court permission whenever he intends to leave the country, even if no hold departure order (HDO) has been handed down against him. “Even if no hold departure order was issued by the court before… Read More

DOH reports 6 more fireworks-related injuries

DOH reports 6 more fireworks-related injuries

December 25, 2018, 5:27 pm

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported six more fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) in Central Visayas, Central Luzon, and the National Capital Region (NCR). The FWRIs were recorded by sentinel hospitals from 6 a.m. on Monday until 5:59 a.m. on Tuesday. Three cases were from… Read More

PRRD's political will vs. corruption, illegal drugs

PRRD's political will vs. corruption, illegal drugs

December 25, 2018, 2:08 pm

MANILA -- Living up to his election campaign promises, President Rodrigo Duterte displayed yet another immense political will and courage to have his relentless war against corruption and illegal drugs felt in 2018 amid criticisms from political opponents and various human rights and leftist… Read More

Sacrifices of soldiers on Xmas duty appreciated: AFP chief

Sacrifices of soldiers on Xmas duty appreciated: AFP chief

December 25, 2018, 11:59 am

MANILA -- As the nation celebrates Christmas Day, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff, Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, told soldiers on duty during the holidays that their sacrifices in protecting the country is very much appreciated. "While most of us will be away from our families… Read More

Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Dec. 25, 2018

Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Dec. 25, 2018

December 25, 2018, 11:09 am

BUSINESS MIRROR -- PHL gross borrowings down 10.2% in October INQUIRER -- Disarm bodyguards of pols - Ako Bicol MANILA BULLETIN -- Tsunami death toll rises to 281 PHILIPPINE STAR -- Avoid toxic violence, corruption, youth told MANILA TIMES -- Police eye 6 suspects in Batocabe killing MANILA… Read More

Malacañang urges Pinoys to 'act collectively for progress'

Malacañang urges Pinoys to 'act collectively for progress'

December 25, 2018, 10:52 am

MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday extended its Christmas greetings to all Filipinos and encouraged them to think and care for each other and act collectively towards peace and progress. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark noting that the Philippines has been divided by… Read More

Albayalde thanks public for overwhelming support

Albayalde thanks public for overwhelming support

December 25, 2018, 10:18 am

MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Monday extended his warmest greetings to the public as he assured that all police units remain vigilant this holiday season. “To our countrymen, the 192,000-strong PNP organization is greeting you all a Merry… Read More

Only detractors think PRRD as bully, Palace asserts

Only detractors think PRRD as bully, Palace asserts

December 24, 2018, 8:18 pm

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is not a bully, only his critics and detractors classify him as one, Malacañang said Monday, following some netizens’ claims that the Chief Executive is a bully. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President cannot be classified as a bully… Read More

Palace defends Duterte order to destroy NPA

Palace defends Duterte order to destroy NPA

December 24, 2018, 6:23 pm

MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday defended anew President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s order to his troops to reject the unilateral ceasefire declared by communist rebels and instead “destroy” them, stressing that it was the Chief Executive’s constitutional duty to protect Filipinos. Presidential… Read More