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Gov’t reiterates call to review juvenile justice law

Gov’t reiterates call to review juvenile justice law

December 18, 2018, 7:32 pm

MANILA - An official of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) called for a review of the Juvenile Justice Law to determine its effectivity. During the latest Real Numbers press briefing at the Philippine Information Agency in Quezon City on Tuesday, PCOO Assistant Secretary… Read More

 House stands firm vs. Road Board abolition

House stands firm vs. Road Board abolition

December 18, 2018, 7:30 pm

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday stood firm on its position to keep the Road Board from being abolished. He made the statement following the impasse between both chambers of Congress over the bill seeking the abolition of the graft-ridden agency. Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr.… Read More

NCRPO, Army to lead probe on arms haul seized from couple

NCRPO, Army to lead probe on arms haul seized from couple

December 18, 2018, 6:14 pm

MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the 7th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army will conduct a joint probe on the couple, who were arrested for allegedly supplying firearms and ammunition to local terrorist groups in Mindanao - as well as to “rogue” politicians… Read More

DOLE orders 1-month suspension of labor inspections

DOLE orders 1-month suspension of labor inspections

December 18, 2018, 6:12 pm

MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday announced the suspension of labor inspection activities nationwide to prevent illegal activities involving Labor Laws Compliance Officers (LLCOs) for one month. In an administrative order, DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III… Read More

Reds claims of massive military losses false: AFP

Reds claims of massive military losses false: AFP

December 18, 2018, 6:10 pm

MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dispelled claims of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) that the military has sustained severe losses in its ongoing campaign against the rebels in Mindanao. "The claims of the CPP-NPA that the AFP (Armed Forces of… Read More

Albayalde orders PNP units to intensify ops vs. NPA

Albayalde orders PNP units to intensify ops vs. NPA

December 18, 2018, 6:08 pm

MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde, on Tuesday ordered all police units to stay vigilant and intensify operations against the terrorist New People’s Army (NPA) despite the latter's declaration of a unilateral ceasefire. Albayalde said he directed… Read More

Comelec doubling efforts to resolve pending poll cases

Comelec doubling efforts to resolve pending poll cases

December 18, 2018, 6:04 pm

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is doubling its efforts to resolve pending election cases to be able to release the final list of candidates for the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections (NLE). “We hope they will be able to resolve the cases within the week, or at least come… Read More

Andanar vows to boost gov’t, media links

Andanar vows to boost gov’t, media links

December 18, 2018, 5:43 pm

MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar has promised to take advantage of his position to strengthen and deepen the cooperation between the government and media. “Gagamitin po natin itong pwesto para lalo pang mapalakas natin ang ugnayan ng… Read More

Tier 1 status proof of PH’s proactive stance vs. trafficking

Tier 1 status proof of PH’s proactive stance vs. trafficking

December 18, 2018, 5:14 pm

MANILA -- The Philippines staying in Tier 1 status at the United States Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, as well as its initiatives against the issue, show that the government is "proactive in fighting human trafficking," an executive of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)… Read More

SC to decide on Bangsamoro law's constitutionality

SC to decide on Bangsamoro law's constitutionality

December 18, 2018, 5:12 pm

MANILA -- Malacañang said Tuesday it will let the Supreme Court (SC) decide on the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) after a group of framers of the 1987 Constitution asked the high court to declare it unconstitutional and void.  Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made… Read More

Palace agrees with Tagle’s homily vs. abuse of power

Palace agrees with Tagle’s homily vs. abuse of power

December 18, 2018, 5:09 pm

MANILA -- Malacañang said on Tuesday it agrees with Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle who has warned the faithful against bullying and the abuse of power.Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark in reaction to Tagle's homily during a traditional Simbang Gabi mass at… Read More

Andaya cites need for oversight duty on fund disbursement

Andaya cites need for oversight duty on fund disbursement

December 18, 2018, 5:03 pm

MANILA -- House of Representatives Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. on Tuesday stressed the need for Congress to exercise its oversight function over the disbursement of government funds in light of the so-called “pork parking scheme” in the budget allocations.In a statement, Andaya said the… Read More

House claims vs. Diokno a ‘diversionary tactic’: Palace

House claims vs. Diokno a ‘diversionary tactic’: Palace

December 18, 2018, 5:01 pm

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said it agrees with Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno’s statement that allegations of some lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HOR) hurled against him were to divert public attention from “insertions” in the proposed PHP3.8-trillion national budget for… Read More

Duterte to sign bill abolishing Road Board

Duterte to sign bill abolishing Road Board

December 18, 2018, 3:27 pm

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will sign into law a bill abolishing irregularities-ridden Road Board “as soon as” it is submitted to him, Malacañang said on Tuesday.“Yes. That has been the position (of the President),” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said when asked during… Read More

PCOO chief recognized in Gawad Filipino Awards 2018

PCOO chief recognized in Gawad Filipino Awards 2018

December 18, 2018, 1:27 pm

MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar was among the personalities recognized at the Gawad Filipino Awards held on Monday night (Dec. 17). Gawad Filipino Awards presented Andanar with the Dangal ng Sambayanang Filipino Award for Pinaka Mahusay sa… Read More

SC asked to issue TRO vs. Bangsamoro Organic Law

SC asked to issue TRO vs. Bangsamoro Organic Law

December 18, 2018, 11:44 am

MANILA -- A petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC) is asking the tribunal to declare the Bangsamoro Oranic Law (Republic Act No. 11054) as unconstitutional and void. In its suit received by the SC on Dec. 11, the Philipine Constitution Association (Philconsa), through counsels Rodolfo O.… Read More

Army won't condone illegal acts of personnel

Army won't condone illegal acts of personnel

December 18, 2018, 10:13 am

MANILA -- The Philippine Army (PA) will not tolerate any of its personnel involved in illegal and criminal activities. This was emphasized by PA spokesperson Lt. Col. Louie Villanueva when sought for a reaction on reports that firearms and ammunition earlier confiscated from a police operation in… Read More

Filipinos safe from blast in Sapporo: DFA

Filipinos safe from blast in Sapporo: DFA

December 18, 2018, 10:08 am

MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said no Filipino was among those injured in the explosion in Sapporo, Japan on Sunday. According to the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, police reported that no Filipinos were among the 42 individuals injured in the blast, which took place at a… Read More

AFP probes couple nabbed for gunrunning in Valenzuela

AFP probes couple nabbed for gunrunning in Valenzuela

December 18, 2018, 10:00 am

MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it is now conducting its own investigation on how weapons and ammunition intended for the military landed in the hands of a couple in Valenzuela City, which has alleged links to rogue politicians and the Maute Group in Mindanao.… Read More

Trough of LPA to bring scattered rains in Mindanao

Trough of LPA to bring scattered rains in Mindanao

December 18, 2018, 9:59 am

MANILA -- The trough of the low pressure area (LPA) would bring scattered rain showers in some areas in Mindanao on Tuesday. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said these areas are Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu,… Read More