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DFA awaits Saudi nod to repatriate slain OFW's body
January 11, 2019, 9:48 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is awaiting the approval of Saudi Arabia authorities before they could repatriate the remains of the Filipino migrant worker stabbed to death by a fellow Filipino on Monday. DFA Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said local authorities in Riyadh are… Read More
4th round of gov't workers' pay hike set February: DBM chief
January 11, 2019, 9:40 pm
MANILA ---Department of Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno announced that the 4th tranche of salary adjustments for government workers will be implemented by February. “With pronouncements from Congress that budget bill will be their top priority upon resumption next week, we expect… Read More
3 more P2P bus routes set to be launched on 1Q 2019
January 11, 2019, 9:35 pm
MANILA -- Three more premium point to point (P2P) buses are set to be launched within the first quarter of this year according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). “The P2P bus routes set to be launched within the first quarter of the year are: Cainta-Ortigas, Clark-San Jose, Nueva Ecija… Read More
New survey shows PRRD admin attuned to peoples' needs
January 11, 2019, 9:01 pm
MANILA - The latest Pulse Asia survey which showed President Rodrigo R. Duterte enjoying the highest trust and approval ratings among the country’s top four officials is proof that his administration is "attuned to the people's needs", Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO)… Read More
Children's rights group welcomes HIV/AIDS law signing
January 11, 2019, 8:37 pm
MANILA -- An independent children’s rights organization has welcomed the signing of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV-AIDS) Act into law. Lawyer Albert Muyot, chief executive officer of Save the Children Philippines, said the law recognizes the rights… Read More
MMDA collects 47 truckloads of garbage from ‘Traslacion'
January 11, 2019, 8:03 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has collected around 47 truckloads of garbage left by devotees during the "Traslacion" of the Black Nazarene last January 9, an official said on Friday. “Forty-seven truckloads of garbage hauled during the 'Traslacion' of the Black… Read More
Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge closed to traffic starting Jan. 19
January 11, 2019, 7:25 pm
MANILA -- The Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge connecting Makati City and Mandaluyong City will be closed to motorists starting 4 a.m. of Saturday, January 19, to make way for the construction of new lanes, a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) official announced Friday. “The DPWH… Read More
PCSO breaches P60-B target revenue in 2018
January 11, 2019, 7:10 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday announced that it surpassed the PHP60-billion target sales for 2018 as it continues to strengthen efforts to fight illegal gambling in the country. Based on data provided by the Gaming, Product Development and Marketing Sector… Read More
Reenacted budget no effect on gov’t scholars: CHED
January 11, 2019, 7:01 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday assured that the reenacted budget has no effect on college students who are availing of government scholarship programs. In a lunch tribute to the media at the College of Home Economics at the University of the Philippines Diliman, CHED… Read More
House invites DBM chief, kin to probe alleged budget mess
January 11, 2019, 6:42 pm
MANILA -- The House Committee on Rules has formally invited Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, his daughter Charlotte Justine, and his in-laws who are incorporators of Aremar Construction to attend the resumption of the panel’s probe on the alleged irregularities in the 2019 budget on January 15.… Read More
Taiwan gives P10.43-M aid to 'Usman' survivors
January 11, 2019, 6:34 pm
MANILA-- Taiwan on Friday donated a total of USD200,000 or about PHP10.43 million in humanitarian assistance to the locals affected by tropical depression "Usman" that battered Bicol region last December. Taiwan Representative Michael Peiyung Hsu presented the check to Manila Economic and Cultural… Read More
28 barangays in final list of areas for BOL plebiscite: Comelec
January 11, 2019, 6:30 pm
MANILA -- Eight more barangays in North Cotabato will join the plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), bringing the total number of barangays included in the electoral process to 28. According to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez, the poll body en banc has… Read More
MPD official sacked for hitting 3 cops
January 11, 2019, 6:23 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Manila Police District was ordered relieved from his post after allegedly hitting three cops for allegedly refusing to follow orders during the feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila on Wednesday. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) head, Director Guillermo… Read More
PRRD wants total ban on use of firecrackers
January 11, 2019, 6:11 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte said he will totally ban the use of firecrackers in the country to protect the lives of Filipinos, especially children. "Bakit ako papayag na noon 700 dead, tapos may --- maski isang bata lang mawalaan ng kamay? (Why would I allow more than 700 deaths? Should… Read More
2 EPD cops among top-notchers of Napolcom promotional exam
January 11, 2019, 5:44 pm
MANILA -- Two police officers assigned at the Eastern Police District (EPD) are among the top 20 passers of the Philippine National Police's (PNP) promotional exam that was administered by the National Police Commission (Napolcom) last year. PO1 Daniel Pinca garnered seventh place with a rating of… Read More
TESDA Board oks revised dual training system IRR
January 11, 2019, 5:36 pm
MANILA -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Board approved on Friday the revised Dual Training System (DTS) Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), an executive told the Philippine News Agency (PNA). DTS Law (RA 7686) was signed in 1994. Since last year, TESDA has… Read More
MIAA boosts transparency, security in NAIA via baggage monitors
January 11, 2019, 5:25 pm
MANILA -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has boosted transparency and security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with the installation of monitors at the baggage carousels in Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4.Passengers waiting for their baggage at the carousel can now… Read More
Leftist movement sharply declining: DILG chief
January 11, 2019, 5:15 pm
MANILA -- The Communist movement is currently on the decline as 8,367 communist rebels had surrendered to the government from July 1, 2016 to Dec. 28, 2018. Of this number, 1,117 former rebels have been granted benefits under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), one of… Read More
Quezon City can learn a lot from Davao City: Belmonte
January 11, 2019, 5:10 pm
MANILA -- Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday said despite being a small city with a smaller budget, Davao City can teach many lessons to larger local government units like Quezon City. “Even if we are a bigger city with a much bigger budget, there really are many things to learn… Read More
BI deports Japan's most wanted fugitive
January 11, 2019, 4:52 pm
MANILA -- A 59-year-old Japanese fugitive, who is on the list of his country's most wanted criminals, is set to be deported Friday afternoon, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. BI spokesperson Dana Krizia Sandoval said Misao Kaminsukasu, alias Misao Koyama and Takeshi Koyama, was ordered… Read More
