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UP security tightened amid frat-related brouhahas
November 23, 2018, 5:40 pm
MANILA -- The University of the Philippines (UP) System has directed all its officials to intensify security in its campuses, following recent controversies related to fraternities. UP President Danilo Concepcion issued a statement on Friday, condemning the issues, including a brawl between… Read More
LTFRB allows selected bus franchises to bypass PITX
November 23, 2018, 2:59 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a memorandum circular that will allow certain bus companies based in provinces around Metro Manila to go beyond the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and traverse through the metropolis. LTFRB… Read More
Support the police, Go tells public
November 23, 2018, 2:41 pm
MANILA -- Former special assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has urged the public to fully support the police so they could stop the propagation of crimes in the country. “Kung patuloy na pasasamain ang imahe ng mga pulis, hindi magtatagumpay ang gobyerno sa pagsugpo… Read More
Go ranks top 8 in nationwide senatorial survey
November 23, 2018, 2:06 pm
MANILA — Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go on Wednesday placed 8th in a comprehensive nationwide survey for the senatoria l race, conducted by DZRH, the flagship station of the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC). The survey data, according to the company, was gathered through face-to-face… Read More
PRRD asks Congress to pass mandatory ROTC for senior high
November 23, 2018, 11:17 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has urged Congress to pass a bill reinstating the mandatory Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) for senior high school students to instill patriotism and love of country. “I likewise encourage Congress to enact a law that will require mandatory ROTC for… Read More
New tropical storm enters PAR as ‘Samuel’ exits
November 23, 2018, 10:40 am
MANILA -- Tropical storm “Man-yi” has entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) as tropical depression “Samuel” moved out of the country on Thursday. However, “Man-yi” has not made landfall yet, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
Rice tarrification bill enhances local farmers’ competitiveness
November 23, 2018, 8:57 am
MANILA -- Senator Cynthia Villar on Thursday stressed that the rice tarrification bill would enhance the competitiveness of Filipino farmers rather than kill the local rice industry, as claimed by some progressive lawmakers and peasant groups. Villar, the chair of the Senate Committee on… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Fri. Nov. 23, 2018
November 23, 2018, 7:18 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Surge in palm oil imports raises fears of dumping INQUIRER – Senate-House panel oks rice import tax MANILA BULLETIN – Duterte to visit China in April MANILA TIMES – Duterte fires housing exec MANILA STANDARD – DFA defends China oil deal PHILIPPINE STAR – Duterte fires… Read More
EcoWaste urges Canada to follow SoKor waste move
November 23, 2018, 12:10 am
MANILA -- The environmental group EcoWaste Coalition believes Canada must follow South Korea's gesture of taking back right away its misdeclared plastic waste shipped to the Philippines five years ago. EcoWaste adviser Manny Calonzo said South Korea's assurance about taking steps to have the… Read More
Xi thanks Duterte for 'warm hospitality' during Manila visit
November 22, 2018, 10:41 pm
MANILA — Chinese President Xi Jinping penned an appreciation letter on Thursday thanking President Rodrigo Duterte for the "friendship and warm hospitality" during his historic state visit to the Philippines. Xi cited the talks he had with the Chief Executive, former president and House Speaker… Read More
Duterte fires HUDCC exec over graft reports
November 22, 2018, 8:58 pm
TANZA, Cavite -- President Rodrigo Duterte announced Thursday the termination of Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Secretary General Falconi V. Millar due to allegations of corruption. Duterte made the announcement during the inauguration of the Cavite Gateway Terminal… Read More
PRRD inaugurates Cavite Gateway Terminal
November 22, 2018, 8:57 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday led the inauguration of the Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), the country’s first and only container barge port located in Barangay Capipisa East, Tanza, Cavite. Duterte said the PHP1.5-billion terminal is the result of the collaboration between the… Read More
Northeast monsoon to bring light rains over north Luzon
November 22, 2018, 8:55 pm
MANILA -- The northeast monsoon affecting northern Luzon will bring light rains over this area likely until Friday, the weather bureau said. Cloudy skies with light rains are expected over the Cagayan Valley region, while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains will prevail over the… Read More
NPC to commemorate Maguindanao massacre with bloodletting drive
November 22, 2018, 8:42 pm
MANILA -- A bloodletting activity will be conducted by the National Press Club (NPC) of the Philippines on Friday to commemorate the 9th year anniversary of the gruesome Maguindanao Massacre where 58 people, 32 of them journalists, were killed. NPC president Rolando Gonzalo said the club decided… Read More
PRRD threatens to send Army Rangers to go after gambling cops
November 22, 2018, 8:29 pm
MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday warned police personnel that he would assign Army Rangers to patrol Roxas Blvd. in Manila if they do not stop engaging in gambling activities, particularly in a Japanese-owned hotel and casino. Duterte issued the stern warning against cops… Read More
Cebu Pacific experiences technical issues
November 22, 2018, 7:15 pm
MANILA -- Passengers of local carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) have been experiencing flight changes from Nov. 20 to 22 due to Tropical Depression Samuel and technical difficulties, the airline said on Thursday. A CEB representative told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that both domestic and… Read More
DFA warns Pinoys anew over latest human trafficking in Iraq
November 22, 2018, 7:02 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday warned Filipino jobseekers anew against human trafficking syndicates based in Dubai that have been illegally deploying Filipinos to Iraq. The advisory was issued after the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad rescued two more Filipinas from the… Read More
Cimatu orders nationwide river cleanup
November 22, 2018, 6:34 pm
CEBU CITY -- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu on Thursday ordered all regional directors of the agency to have all the rivers under their jurisdiction cleaned within a one-year period. Cimatu issued the order here during the opening of the 4th… Read More
DOJ doing its best to speed up Ampatuan case: Palace
November 22, 2018, 5:59 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is doing its best to hasten the prosecution of former Maguindanao mayor Andal “Datu Unsay” Ampatuan Jr., and other accused in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark as… Read More
104 nabbed for illegal online gambling in Pasig raid
November 22, 2018, 5:54 pm
MANILA -- Operatives of the Regional Special Operations Unit (RSOU) of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and Philippine National Police-Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on Thursday arrested 104 persons, including 93 Chinese nationals for illegal online gambling in Pasig City. In a… Read More
