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Poe vows to tackle bills on TNVS in 18th Congress
July 8, 2019, 4:08 pm
MANILA -- Senator Grace Poe, chair of the Senate committee on public services on Monday vowed to tackle bills that seek to regulate the operations of transportation network vehicle services (TNVS) in the country in the upcoming 18th Congress. Poe made the statement after the TNVS drivers held a… Read More
Joma crazy for claim US can influence military to arrest PRRD
July 8, 2019, 3:32 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday dismissed and called Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chair Jose Maria "Joma" Sison "coward and insane" for claiming that the US can influence the military and police to arrest President Rodrigo R. Duterte. "This coward… Read More
Gov’t panel fosters coordination, inclusivity among law enforcers
July 8, 2019, 2:42 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Coordination and inclusivity will be the key in the successful implementation of the security aspect of the normalization phase under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). This was emphasized by Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP)… Read More
No flights affected in Monday’s NAIA lightning alert
July 8, 2019, 2:38 pm
MANILA -- The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was put under lightning alert for almost 30 minutes on Monday afternoon. At 12:27 p.m., the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) issued a red lightning alert, which was lowered to yellow alert at 12:42 p.m. The lightning alert was… Read More
Help stop funds flow to CPP-NPA, Pinoys in US urged
July 8, 2019, 1:20 pm
WISCONSIN — Indigenous people’s (IP) leaders on Sunday appealed to the Filipino community here to be vigilant in giving support to organizations asking for financial assistance, saying these might be channeled to groups affiliated with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s… Read More
Basilan ulama council condemns Sulu blast
July 8, 2019, 12:43 pm
MANILA -- A Basilan-based Muslim organization expressed its strong condemnation to the recent twin bombings in Kajatian, Indanan town, Sulu, which claimed the lives of at least eight people and wounded 22 others last June 28. "As a Muslim influential body in Basilan, where most of its officers and… Read More
NBI files estafa raps vs. Kapa founder, execs
July 8, 2019, 12:14 pm
MANILA --The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed estafa charges against the founder and officials of the Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. (Kapa), a religious group allegedly involved in investment scams. The NBI accompanied three complainants, who were Kapa investors,… Read More
Pag-IBIG grants 12K socialized housing loans to low-wage earners
July 8, 2019, 11:30 am
MANILA -- State-run housing fund Pag-IBIG extended socialized housing loans to 11,894 members from the minimum-wage and low-income sectors totaling PHP4.52 billion in the first half of 2019. The figure represents nearly 30 percent of the total number of housing loans financed by the agency from… Read More
Robin Padilla to join Army as reservist
July 8, 2019, 11:28 am
MANILA -- Actor Robin Padilla has announced his plans to join the military as reservist, an official of the Philippine Army said on Sunday. Army Spokesperson Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala welcomed Padilla's intent to join the Army Reserve Component, as the official "highly" encouraged everyone to join the… Read More
DND condoles with kin of late Senate sergeant-at-arms Balajadia
July 8, 2019, 10:07 am
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) extended its condolences to the family of former Senate sergeant-at-arms, retired Air Force Major General Jose Balajadia, who passed away due to heart failure on Sunday. "MGEN (Major General) Balajadia dedicated his life in service to our country… Read More
Isolated rain showers over PH on Monday
July 8, 2019, 9:12 am
MANILA — Fair weather would prevail in most parts of the country on Monday even as the southwest monsoon or habagat is affecting extreme northern Luzon. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Metro Manila and the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon., July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019, 7:42 am
INQUIRER -- Dinagat top board member shot dead PHILIPPINE STAR -- Speaker bets hold marathon meetings MANILA BULLETIN -- Duterte to AFP, PNP: Finish off Abu Sayyaf DAILY TRIBUNE -- Erap's Manila P4.4-B bankrupt MANILA TIMES -- Wipe out IS, Duterte orders military, police MANILA STANDARD --… Read More
Ex-Senate sergeant-at-arms Balajadia dies at 75
July 7, 2019, 6:26 pm
MANILA -- Former Senate sergeant-at-arms Jose Balajadia Jr. passed away due to heart failure on Sunday. He was 75. Balajadia's son, Jet, confirmed the news to reporters. "Just to provide the correct information, my father passed away at 12:50 a.m. early this morning at the Baguio General… Read More
No flights affected in Sunday's lightning alert: MIAA
July 7, 2019, 4:57 pm
MANILA -- There were no delayed flights due to the red lightning alert Sunday, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) confirmed with the Philippine News Agency (PNA). MIAA issued the red lightning alert from 12:41 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. At 12:55 p.m., this was downgraded to yellow lightning… Read More
Angara eyes 100% hike in social pension for seniors
July 7, 2019, 4:24 pm
MANILA -- For most individuals, hitting the age of 60 means enjoying the rest of your life, free from work and stress. But not everyone is so lucky. Citing a study by the Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Senator Sonny Angara noted that more than half of the country’s senior citizens do not… Read More
Cop in viral video relieved for ‘misconduct’
July 7, 2019, 3:54 pm
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Sunday immediately relieved an “abusive” cop in viral video from his post while being investigated for ‘misconduct’. Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, NCRPO director, ordered the relief of Senior M/Sgt. Arnulfo Ardales from Police… Read More
1.2M violators of NCR ordinances nabbed
July 7, 2019, 1:59 pm
MANILA — Close to 1,200,000 individuals have been arrested since the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) intensified the implementation of various ordinances in Metro Manila last year. Based on data given to the media by NCRPO chief, Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, a total of 1,191,090… Read More
Wolf in sheep’s clothing, ex-child warrior on NPA deception
July 7, 2019, 12:53 pm
CHICAGO — Datu Awing Apuga was only five years old when his father brought him to an alternative school which projects itself as a safe haven for underprivileged children in conflict-ridden Mindanao. The Salugpungan school in Talaingod, Davao Del Norte, he said, opened doors for him to rise in… Read More
NCRPO to meet rallyists as part of SONA preps
July 7, 2019, 12:45 pm
MANILA -- With two weeks left before the fourth state of the nation address (SONA) of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has set dialogues with groups of rallyists to ensure safety and peace and order during the July 22 event. NCRPO director, Maj. Gen.… Read More
New Manila mayor impresses DILG chief
July 7, 2019, 12:16 pm
MANILA — New Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko’ Moreno has impressed not only netizens but Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año for showing political will to address ‘insurmountable’ challenges in the capital city of the Philippines. In a statement… Read More
