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Duterte to visit ‘Usman’ victims Jan. 4
January 3, 2019, 2:00 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is scheduled to visit those recently affected by floods and landslides brought about by Tropical Depression Usman in Bicol on Friday (Jan. 4), Malacañang said on Thursday. “We’re scheduled to visit tomorrow sa (in) Bicol area, Camarines Sur. We will… Read More
Daraga mayor behind Batocabe slay: PNP
January 3, 2019, 1:56 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday has tagged Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo as the mastermind behind the assassination of Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe and his security escort, SPO2 Orlando Diaz last December 22. In a press conference, PNP chief Director… Read More
122 deaths due to ‘Usman’ still being validated: NDRRMC
January 3, 2019, 1:44 pm
MANILA -- The number of deaths being validated and attributed to Tropical Depression Usman has now climbed to 122, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its update on Thursday noon. This is significantly higher than the 85 reported on Wednesday. This was… Read More
Nothing new in UK travel advisory on Mindanao: DND
January 3, 2019, 12:00 pm
MANILA -- There is nothing new in the United Kingdom's advisory, which warned its nationals against traveling to Mindanao. This was disclosed by Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong in a statement forwarded to reporters Wednesday. "This is nothing new. The government… Read More
‘Usman’ agri damage spikes to P816-M
January 3, 2019, 11:59 am
MANILA -- Damages and losses brought about by Tropical Depression Usman increased to PHP816.17 million, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Department of Agriculture Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DA-DRRM) Operation Center at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The estimated volume of production… Read More
AFP committed to achieving peace, ending rebel threat in 2019
January 3, 2019, 11:58 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains committed to winning the peace and defeating the threat posed by the communist rebels. This was disclosed by AFP chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal during an interview with reporters Wednesday. "(The focus for 2019) is (achieving)… Read More
Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon, Visayas Thursday
January 3, 2019, 10:14 am
MANILA -- The country will experience generally fair weather on Thursday as the northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon and the Visayas. In its 7 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said regions of Cagayan Valley,… Read More
Joint Task Force-NCR to help secure 'Traslacion'
January 3, 2019, 9:40 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will commit its Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JFT-NCR) to help the police secure the "Traslacion" or the feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. This was disclosed by AFP public affairs office chief Col. Noel Detoyato when asked… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Jan. 3, 2019
January 3, 2019, 7:00 am
INQUIRER -- Diokno in-laws' firm got P551-M projects MANILA BULLETIN -- Storm death toll still rising, now 85 PHILIPPINE STAR -- House probes Bicol flood control funds MANILA TIMES -- Ouster of Duterte CPP's top priority MANILA STANDARD -- Blast triggers travel warning MALAYA -- Death toll from… Read More
Australia condoles with families of Cotabato bomb blast
January 2, 2019, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- The Australian embassy in Manila on Wednesday extended its condolences to the bereaved families of those killed in the bombing in Cotabato City on December 31. "The Australian embassy offers our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in the attack in Cotabato… Read More
Comelec allots 8-hour voting for Bangsamoro law plebiscite
January 2, 2019, 6:33 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has allotted eight hours for the voting period for the plebiscite to ratify Republic Act 11054 otherwise known as the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Voting shall start at 7 a.m. and shall end at 3 p.m.… Read More
Foreigners have until March 1 to report: BI
January 2, 2019, 5:14 pm
MANILA — Starting this month until March 1, all foreigners are directed to register in person at the nearest Bureau of Immigration (BI) office for their annual reporting. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the annual reporting of aliens is required under the 1950 Alien Registration Act. Under… Read More
Caritas Manila asks for prayers, aid for 'Usman' victims
January 2, 2019, 4:51 pm
MANILA — The social action arm of the Archdiocese of Manila on Wednesday asked the faithful to pray for those who have been affected by Tropical Depression Usman which ravaged several regions in the country this week. “Caritas Manila appeals for prayers and donations for those affected by the… Read More
No Pinoy among wounded in Tokyo car attack: DFA
January 2, 2019, 4:09 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said no Filipino was among the wounded in a car crash that injured nine persons on one of the busiest streets in Tokyo. According to the Philippine Embassy in Japan, the victims sustained minor to serious injuries after a 21-year-old… Read More
US condemns bomb attack in Cotabato City
January 2, 2019, 3:53 pm
MANILA -- The United States embassy in Manila on Wednesday condemned the New Year's eve bomb explosion in a Cotabato City mall on Monday that killed two people and injured several others. In a statement, the embassy offered condolences to the victims' loved ones and hoped for a quick recovery for… Read More
CA clears Ifugao solon of graft
January 2, 2019, 3:41 pm
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld its previous decision clearing Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. of charges over irregularities in the purchase of a government vehicle when he was still governor 19 years ago In a resolution penned by Associate Justice Marlene Gonzales-Sison, the CA's… Read More
DOH reports 98 more fireworks-related injuries
January 2, 2019, 3:35 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 98 more fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) in various regions of the country, which were recorded by 60 sentinel hospitals from 6 a.m. of January 1 until 5:59 a.m. of January 2. A total of 35 cases were recorded in the National Capital… Read More
PRRD’s remarks vs. Church meant to initiate discussion: Palace
January 2, 2019, 2:53 pm
MANILA -- The remarks made by President Rodrigo R. Duterte against the Catholic Church are meant to initiate an “intellectual discussion” for the faithful’s enlightenment, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after the President, in a… Read More
BOL to address issues in Mindanao, PH: Mangudadatu
January 2, 2019, 2:20 pm
MANILA - The ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) will address issues that hound Mindanao, Maguindanao Governor Esmael "Toto" Mangudadatu said. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) during the 2018 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Award on Dec. 28,… Read More
DILG to tap ConCom in federalism info drive
January 2, 2019, 2:17 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) plans to tap the Consultative Committee (ConCom) that drafted the proposed federal constitution in its information drive to promote federalism, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said. In an interview in Manila last December 28, Año… Read More
