National
Sandiganbayan acquits Davao Sur town execs of graft
January 9, 2019, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan has acquitted of graft the three former town officials in Davao del Sur who were convicted in August last year for allowing the sale of firecrackers which resulted in a fire that razed a public market in 2010. The anti-graft court's Seventh Division, in a 16-page… Read More
CA stresses evidence custody rules in drug raps
January 9, 2019, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) stressed the need for law enforcement officials to implement rules in securing the chain of custody of evidence in drug cases. In a 20-page decision dated Dec. 20, 2018 and released to the media Wednesday, the CA's ninth division set aside the June 2017 decision… Read More
CPP-NPA will never get control of PH: Duterte
January 9, 2019, 5:17 pm
MANILA - The Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA) will never hold control over the Philippines, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said Tuesday. In a speech at the National Capital Region (NCR) Barangay Summit on Peace and Order in Pasay City, Duterte assured the public of… Read More
Duterte signs HIV-AIDS law
January 9, 2019, 5:09 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act into law five days before Christmas, Malacañang said Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President signed the law on Dec. 20, 2018 but only made the confirmation on Wednesday (Jan.… Read More
Black Nazarene procession reaches Concepcion Aguila
January 9, 2019, 4:46 pm
MANILA -- The "Traslación" or annual religious procession of the feast of Black Nazarene is now at Concepcion Aguila Street with an estimated 20,000 devotees in the lead pack, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Wednesday. As of 3 p.m., the main body of the Black Nazarene is… Read More
Palace declares non-working holidays in 3 cities
January 9, 2019, 4:33 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang has declared January 10, 12, and 15, 2019 as non-working holidays in the cities of Koronadal in South Cotabato, Valencia in Bukidnon, and San Pablo in Laguna to celebrate different occasions. Under Proclamation No. 642, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea by… Read More
PRRD just chiding COA not to derail gov’t projects: Palace
January 9, 2019, 4:29 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday reiterated that President Rodrigo R. Duterte was only asserting his stand that the Commission on Audit (COA) should avoid derailing government projects after the Chief Executive’s joke about kidnapping and torturing the agency’s personnel. Presidential… Read More
PH Navy also securing 'Traslacion'
January 9, 2019, 2:20 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed personnel and assets to help secure this year's "Traslacion" of the Black Nazarene, its spokesperson said Wednesday. "Affirmative. Aside from floating riverine assets, the PN also (deployed) air, special operations and marines to augment the Joint… Read More
Año directs PNP to impose ban on cops drinking in public
January 9, 2019, 2:10 pm
MANILA -- Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive Tuesday, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to issue the necessary administrative circular to ensure that cops conduct themselves professionally… Read More
Black Nazarene procession crosses Jones Bridge
January 9, 2019, 2:07 pm
MANILA -- The annual procession of the image of the Black Nazarene has reached Jones Bridge in Manila before noon on Wednesday, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said. NCRPO chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar said as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, the andas (carriage) of the Black Nazarene is… Read More
QC Council hailed as best local body in NCR
January 9, 2019, 1:43 pm
MANILA -- For crafting effective ordinances and resolutions, the Quezon City Council has been recognized as the most outstanding local legislative body by the Department of the Interior and Local Government-National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) for the third time. The recognition, dubbed as the… Read More
Organizers expect ‘faster’ Traslacion this year
January 9, 2019, 12:14 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene said he sees this year’s Traslacion moving “faster” compared to previous years. According to Fr. Danichi Hui, parochial vicar, the faster finish of the procession is credited to the new initiatives they introduced such as… Read More
No gov't contracts involving public funds reach my table: PRRD
January 9, 2019, 11:35 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte said no government contracts or transactions involving public funds reach his table in Malacañang, stressing that he does not intervene in projects and funding of government agencies. In a speech at the National Capital Region (NCR) Barangay Summit on Peace… Read More
DBM to tap 3rd party to study wage hike options for 2020-2022
January 9, 2019, 11:34 am
MANILA -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is set to hire a third party that will study wage increase of government workers for 2020 until 2022. “There will be (a wage increase), not (just) a possibility. But how much (the increase will be) is not yet determined,” Budget Secretary… Read More
BRP Gregorio del Pilar to be 'available' by yearend
January 9, 2019, 11:02 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) flagship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (FF-15), which ran aground off Hasa-Hasa Shoal last August, is expected to be available for operations before the end of 2019. This was confirmed by Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, PN flag-officer-in-command, during a chance… Read More
PH Navy to receive 2 anti-sub helis, 4 AAVs in March
January 9, 2019, 10:44 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) is expected to receive in March its first two anti-submarine helicopters and four out of eight amphibious assault vehicles it has ordered for the Marine Corps. This was disclosed by PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad during a chance interview… Read More
Tagle to Nazareno faithful: 'Make devotion a way of life'
January 9, 2019, 10:41 am
MANILA -- Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged devotees of the Black Nazarene to show their devotion every day. “When you say devotee, it should not just be for January 9, every Traslacion. Devotion is a daily act, in every part of the globe,” the head of the Archdiocese of… Read More
Fair weather over PH on Wednesday
January 9, 2019, 9:51 am
MANILA — The weather is generally fair on Wednesday as the northeast monsoon continue to affect Luzon and the Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Metro Manila, Visayas and the rest of Luzon would have… Read More
PRRD to barangay leaders: 'Just follow the law, I'll defend you'
January 9, 2019, 9:49 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday vowed to defend barangay leaders as long as they are following the law in the performance of their duty. "Basta ako (As far as I am concerned), I am asking you, I cannot help you if it is graft and corruption. But I can help you in cases na… Read More
Image of the Black Nazarene on its way to Quiapo Church
January 9, 2019, 8:46 am
MANILA -- At exactly 5 a.m. on Wednesday (Jan. 9), the Traslacion or transfer of the miraculous image of the Black Nazarene began its long procession from the Quirino Grandstand to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo. From Quirino Grandstand, the procession will turn left to… Read More
