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DPWH reactivates 'Lakbay-Alalay'
December 22, 2018, 6:31 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reactivated its ‘Lakbay Alalay’ program, in anticipation of the heavy flow of traffic during the Christmas rush. The program began Friday and ends on January 2, 2019. Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said that motorist… Read More
OWWA to provide employment aid to distressed OFWs
December 22, 2018, 6:29 pm
MANILA -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is ready to provide employment assistance to over 100 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently repatriated from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). With this, OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac on Saturday urged the 110… Read More
House decision to abolish Road Board pleases Palace
December 22, 2018, 6:28 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Saturday said that it is “pleased” to know that the House of Representatives has decided to heed the call of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to abolish the Road Board which he said was involved in corruption surrounding the use of road tax. House Majority Leader Rolando… Read More
Protect child's privacy in bullying incidents, CHR tells public
December 22, 2018, 6:25 pm
MANILA -- Amid the recent bullying incident at the Ateneo Junior High School that drew intense negative reaction in the social media, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Saturday reminded the public, as well as the media, to protect the privacy of children involved in any bullying reports. In… Read More
PNP ready to assist Ateneo to stop spread of bullying video
December 22, 2018, 6:15 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged victims of bullying and their families to report such incidents to school administrations to address violence involving schoolchildren. Supt. Kimberly Molitas, PNP deputy spokesperson, said Friday under the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, it is… Read More
Suspected Abu Sayyaf nabbed in Manila: NCRPO
December 22, 2018, 3:42 pm
MANILA -- A suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf, who was involved in kidnappings, has been arrested in Tondo, Manila, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Guillermo Eleazar said on Saturday. Eleazar identified the suspect as Sudais Asmad, 25, native of Landang, Zamboanga del Sur,… Read More
Comelec accredits 25 foreign observers for BOL
December 22, 2018, 3:28 pm
MANILA -- At least 25 international observers are going to witness the plebiscite for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on January 21 and February 6 next year, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the foreign observers are… Read More
DOH reports 2018’s first fireworks-related injury
December 22, 2018, 2:41 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported this year’s first fireworks-related case involving a 12-year-old boy in Nueva Ecija, who lost his left hand’s middle finger due to a “five-star” firecracker blast. The boy, who played with the banned firecracker at home, was… Read More
Kintanar is new PCA Board chair
December 22, 2018, 2:11 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has named former Philippine Air Force (PAF) chief Lt. Gen. Galileo Gerard Kintanar as head of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Board. Duterte made this announcement during the PAF change of command from Kintanar to Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez, held at the… Read More
LPA, northeast monsoon bring rains over PH Saturday
December 22, 2018, 10:41 am
MANILA -- Two weather systems -- a low-pressure area (LPA) and the northeast monsoon -- will bring rains over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said on Saturday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the LPA, spotted at… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat. Dec. 22, 2018
December 22, 2018, 7:43 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- Why we need to talk about 'galunggong' INQUIRER -- Ateneo bully videos spark public outrage MANILA BULLETIN -- US Defense Chief Mattis quits PHILIPPINE STAR -- Rody sides with Senate: Time to junk Road Board MANILA STANDARD -- Road Board out - Duterte MANILA TIMES --… Read More
PRRD to new PAF chief: ‘Continue Air Force’s advancement’
December 21, 2018, 10:24 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday urged new Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General Rozzano Briguez to continue the reforms and modernization programs that will make the Air Force responsive to national security. Duterte made this challenge as Briguez officially took over as new… Read More
Palace suspends gov’t work on Dec. 26
December 21, 2018, 10:09 pm
MANILA -- Government workers will have another free day to enjoy the Christmas holidays after Malacañang on Friday decided to suspend government work on December 26. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed Memorandum Executive Order No. 55, five days after the Palace suspended government… Read More
Time to abolish graft-ridden Road Board: Duterte
December 21, 2018, 9:46 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he agreed with senators’ opinion that the time has come to abolish the Road Board which he called “a depository of money and corruption”. “I agree with the others and senators that it is time to abolish it and return that function to the… Read More
Congress mandated to scrutinize 'waste' in budget: Palace
December 21, 2018, 9:37 pm
MANILA -- It is the job of Congress to scrutinize alleged irregularities in the government's national budget, Malacañang said on Friday. The executive branch's obligation is only to prepare the budget for Congress' approval, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a press briefing in… Read More
Duterte wishes Filipinos a ‘meaningful’ Christmas
December 21, 2018, 9:32 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday urged the Filipino people to be guided with ideas of compassion and reconciliation as he wished them a "meaningful" Christmas. “To my countrymen, my sincerest and most heartfelt greetings to all Filipinos, both here and abroad, as we celebrate… Read More
DND execs, personnel undergo mandatory drug test
December 21, 2018, 9:17 pm
MANILA -- In line with the government's ongoing campaign against illegal drugs, the Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday announced that it has subjected 408 of its personnel to mandatory drug testing last December 12. Of the number, a total of 296 are civilians while 112 uniformed DND… Read More
PRRD wants Road Board abolished
December 21, 2018, 9:16 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is against the Road Board from "day one" and he wants it abolished, Malacañang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said he asked Duterte about his position on the graft-ridden Road Board on Thursday night during the courtesy call of… Read More
Several solons requested for Road Board funds: document
December 21, 2018, 9:03 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Majority Leader Rolando Andaya has released a document naming several lawmakers who had requested funding for infrastructure projects from the Road Board. The document released to House reporters by Andaya on Wednesday contained the list of Road Board-approved… Read More
PRRD to spend Christmas 2018 in Davao: Palace
December 21, 2018, 8:59 pm
MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte will spend this year's Christmas in his hometown, Davao City, Malacañang said on Friday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President spends Christmas yearly in his home with his family. "Every Christmas naman ganoon siya… Read More
