National
More than 2K families preemptively evacuated due to 'Amang'
January 21, 2019, 11:17 am
MANILA -- More than 2,000 families from eight provinces along the path of Tropical Depression Amang were preemptively evacuated over the weekend, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Monday. In its 6 a.m. update, the NDRRMC said the 2,678 families, or 11,153… Read More
'Amang' to dump moderate to heavy rains
January 21, 2019, 10:04 am
MANILA— Tropical Depression Amang would bring moderate to heavy rains over eastern and central Visayas, and the Bicol region. In its 8 a.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Amang" was last observed at the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon. Jan. 21, 2019
January 21, 2019, 6:51 am
INQUIRER -- Comelec sees 75% BOL plebiscite turnout PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pacquiao dominates Broner MANILA BULLETIN -- All set for BOL plebiscite DAILY TRIBUNE -- Enduring peace beckons MANILA TIMES -- Pacquiao overpowers Broner MANILA STANDARD -- Pacquiao batters Broner, keeps title… Read More
Palace hopeful BOL would be ratified
January 20, 2019, 8:21 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will respect whatever decision the public makes during the plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) but is still hopeful that it will be ratified, Malacañang said on Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark as residents in the… Read More
Bong Go backs BOL ratification
January 20, 2019, 6:12 pm
MANILA -- Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Friday assured the Moro people and the nation that President Rodrigo Duterte only wants lasting peace in pushing for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law. “Kahapon po ay pumunta ang pangulo sa… Read More
Joma talking nonsense on BOL: Palace
January 20, 2019, 6:02 pm
MANILA -- Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chairman Jose Maria “Joma” Sison is talking nonsense on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), Malacañang said on Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after Sison said that the President is "setting the stage… Read More
Pacquiao’s discipline should be emulated: PCOO chief
January 20, 2019, 5:57 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar hailed boxer-senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao for beating Adrien Broner via unanimous decision to retain his World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title at MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas on Sunday (Manila… Read More
Pacquiao ‘displayed his vintage form’ in fight vs. Broner: Palace
January 20, 2019, 4:15 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang congratulated boxer-senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao for defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title after a unanimous decision win over Adrien Broner at MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas on Sunday (Manila time). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made… Read More
Radical reds hinder nationalism, economic growth: NYC chief
January 20, 2019, 3:39 pm
MANILA -- National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairman Ronald Cardema said on Sunday that he is campaigning for “unity and nation-building” and not advocating against youth militants. Cardema made this comment after Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao on Friday criticized his leadership for allegedly… Read More
DepEd thanks late SM founder for education initiatives
January 20, 2019, 3:37 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday expressed its deepest gratitude to the founder of SM Group, Henry Sy Sr., who passed away at the age of 94 on Saturday, January 19. Sy, through the SM Foundation, which he established in 1983, supported and empowered communities through… Read More
DOTr asserts legality of procurement in transpo projects
January 20, 2019, 3:03 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday said seeking the assistance of the procurement service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) for its various projects was aboveboard and has no irregularities. In a statement, DOTr said Republic Act 9184 or the Government… Read More
Pinoys asked to continue trusting Duterte
January 20, 2019, 12:51 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Sunday thanked Filipinos for believing that President Rodrigo R. Duterte can keep his promises after a survey showed that almost half of Filipinos expect him to fulfill them. A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, conducted Dec. 16 to 18, 2018, showed that 48 percent of… Read More
Palace ‘outraged’ by ex-Cebu fiscal’s murder
January 20, 2019, 12:39 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Sunday expressed outrage on the murder of former Cebu City Assistant City Prosecutor Mary Ann Castro who was reportedly gunned down by motorcycle-riding assailants. “We are outraged by the brutal and brazen ambush of former Cebu City Assistant Prosecutor Mary Ann… Read More
4 Cebu Pacific flights canceled due to bad weather
January 20, 2019, 11:40 am
MANILA -- Four Cebu Pacific flights were cancelled on Sunday morning due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority said. These flights were 5J 504/505 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila, and 5J 321/322 Manila-Legazpi-Manila. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Storm signal up in Eastern Visayas due to ‘Amang’
January 20, 2019, 11:40 am
MANILA -- Tropical Depression Amang is expected to make landfall over Surigao del Norte mainland Sunday, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Amang" was last spotted 360 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. The TD… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. Jan. 20, 2019
January 20, 2019, 10:34 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- Hard-pressed at Hanjinville INQUIRER -- From shoe seller to empire builder: Henry Sy Sr.; 94 PHILIPPINE STAR -- Hungry at 40: Pacman eyes big win vs Broner MANILA BULLETIN -- Pacquiao battles Broner DAILY TRIBUNE -- 'Rody's will an exception' MANILA TIMES -- 'Rizza Divine… Read More
Henry Sy Sr. 'visionary, pillar of PH economy': Palace
January 19, 2019, 6:29 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Saturday expressed condolences to the family of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr., who died at 94. "Mr. Sy was a visionary and a pillar of the Philippine economy who believed in the potentials and opportunities of the country, and pursued them with dedication, passion, and… Read More
Comelec 90% ready for May 13 polls
January 19, 2019, 5:24 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday said preparations for the May 13 mid-term elections are now 90-percent complete. “We are still four months out. Ninety percent ready but as you very well know it’s the last 10 percent that takes forever,” Comelec spokesperson James… Read More
AFP chief visits units tasked to secure BOL polls
January 19, 2019, 4:51 pm
MANILA -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, on Saturday visited two military units tasked to secure the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite on January 21. These units are the 103rd Infantry Brigade and the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion located in… Read More
Labor groups mourn passing of Henry Sy Sr.
January 19, 2019, 3:54 pm
MANILA -- Labor groups on Saturday expressed sympathy to the family of retail magnate Henry Sy Sr., who passed away at the age of 94. Lawyer Sonny Matula, chairperson of Nagkaisa Labor Coalition noted that Sy's life is an inspiration, which proves that hard work brings fortune. “Henry Sy is an… Read More
