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China, PH to resolve contentious issues in SCS
November 20, 2018, 9:17 pm
MANILA -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday assured Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte that the governments of China and the Philippines will continue to find ways to resolve “contentious issues” in the disputed South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) through “friendly”… Read More
House approves bill on regulation of Islamic banks
November 20, 2018, 8:37 pm
MANILA -- A measure seeking to organize and regulate Islamic banks in the country hurdled final reading at the House of Representatives. During Tuesday's session, the lower chamber overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading House Bill 8281 with 221 affirmative votes. The bill defines… Read More
Duterte welcomes Xi in ‘historic’ visit to PH
November 20, 2018, 7:56 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation in Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon, the very first state visit to be made by a Chinese president in over a decade. Duterte and Xi attended the customary welcome ceremony at Kalayaan Grounds,… Read More
US-PH mutual defense accord 'productive, successful'
November 20, 2018, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- The Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), signed 67 years ago, is a testament that the alliance between the United States and the Philippines has been a success, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim said Tuesday. "I think we can all agree that the Mutual Defense Treaty has been a very… Read More
Gov't committed to provide decent work for Filipinos: Bello
November 20, 2018, 6:52 pm
MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) assured that the government is committed to provide decent work available to all Filipinos. “As we continue consultation with stakeholders on fine tuning the policies on fair compensation and security of tenure, we sustain another pillar… Read More
House approves tax amnesty bill on final reading
November 20, 2018, 6:23 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading the proposed tax amnesty program to boost the government's revenue administration and collection. Voting 213-7, the Lower House passed on third reading House Bill 8554, which seeks to grant amnesty on all unpaid… Read More
Marawi siege recruiter gets 40-year jail term for terrorism
November 20, 2018, 6:11 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday confirmed that a recruiter of fighters during the five-month Marawi City siege last year has been sentenced to the maximum penalty by a Taguig court. "Nur Supian was found guilty by the RTC (Regional Trial Court)-Taguig City (Branch 70) of… Read More
Bureaucracy ‘delaying’ China’s pledge: Palace
November 20, 2018, 6:01 pm
MANILA -- Bureaucracy in both the Philippines and China may be among the reasons why China’s pledge of USD24 billion in investments to the Philippines to fund its infrastructure program has yet to materialize, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark… Read More
US Indo-Pacific strategy not targeting China: envoy
November 20, 2018, 5:48 pm
MANILA -- The United States is not targeting China or any other countries in the implementation of its Indo-Pacific strategy which expands Washington's presence in the region, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim said Tuesday. In explaining the principle of this track, Kim said the US only… Read More
Jardeleza richest, Leonen poorest among SC magistrates
November 20, 2018, 5:29 pm
MANILA -- Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza remains the wealthiest member of the High Court while Associate Justice Marvic Leonen is at the opposite end. Based on the summary report of the 2017 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of the SC magistrates… Read More
House okays P3.757-T 2019 national budget
November 20, 2018, 5:06 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading the proposed PHP3.757-trillion 2019 national budget. With 196 affirmative votes, eight negative votes, and no abstention, the Lower House approved Bill 8169 or the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Earlier… Read More
Nograles named as Davao City legislative caretaker
November 20, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) party-list Rep. Jericho Nograles has been designated as legislative caretaker of Davao City's first district, after his brother, Karlo Nograles, was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Cabinet Secretary. According to a memorandum issued by Speaker… Read More
Faeldon appointment as BuCor chief signed: Guevarra
November 20, 2018, 4:27 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday confirmed that Malacañang has formally approved the appointment of Nicanor Faeldon as Director General of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). In a message to newsmen, Guevarra said "Nicanor Faeldon’s appointment papers as director general… Read More
2019 budget in line with Duterte's vision: Andaya
November 20, 2018, 3:49 pm
MANILA -- Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. on Tuesday vowed to keep the proposed 2019 PHP3.757-trillion national budget in line with the vision of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a press conference, Andaya said the chamber was "swamped" by several requests coming from the executive branch, and… Read More
Palace to 'try bilateral talks first' in resolving sea dispute
November 20, 2018, 3:36 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang said Tuesday it prefers bilateral talks with China in resolving the dispute over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), but it is now open to multilateral discussions in case the former fails. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark as he defended the… Read More
CIDG gets new chief; 4 other PNP execs reshuffled
November 20, 2018, 3:20 pm
MANILA -- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has a new head as the Philippine National Police (PNP) implemented another reshuffle of police officials. In an order dated Nov. 16 which took effect Tuesday, PNP chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde designated Chief Supt. Amador… Read More
China's Xi Jinping arrives in Manila
November 20, 2018, 2:58 pm
XI IN MANILA. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for his first state visit in the Philippines. He is set to stay for two days and sign cooperation agreements with the Philippine government. (Photo by Ma. Cristina… Read More
PNP urged to go all-out vs. hired guns to ensure orderly polls
November 20, 2018, 2:39 pm
MANILA -- Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People's Participation, on Tuesday urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to go all-out against guns-for-hire and hit squads amid the spate of killings of local officials. "The killings of… Read More
Clark Airport seen setting record high 2.5-M passengers this year
November 20, 2018, 2:36 pm
MANILA -- Passenger volume at the Clark International Airport (CRK) is expected to reach 2.5 million before the year ends. The Clark airport is expected to register its 2.5 millionth passenger around the third week of December this year, according to Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC)… Read More
‘Batas QC’ mobile app to fight extortion
November 20, 2018, 2:05 pm
MANILA -- To curb extortion in ordinance violations in the locality, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte has encouraged her constituents to use the “Batas QC”, a mobile application compiling the city’s local measures so apprehended persons could understand the penalties and fines associated… Read More
