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NAIA operatives arrest swindler
November 15, 2018, 7:08 pm
MANILA -- Members of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Police Intelligence and Investigation Division (PIID) arrested a notorious swindler, who recently victimized an overseas Filipino worker (OFW). In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Thursday, airport police… Read More
UP denounces violence involving two warring frats
November 15, 2018, 7:03 pm
MANILA -- The University of the Philippines Diliman on Thursday condemned the violence involving warring fraternities Upsilon Sigma Phi and Alpha Phi Beta on Wednesday. In a statement, UP Diliman chancellor Michael Tan said the incidents are currently under investigation and charges will be filed… Read More
Duterte frowns on conduct of military drills in WPS
November 15, 2018, 7:02 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said it would not be wise to conduct military drills that would create frictions in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS). “No, because -- it’s not military drills because I said China is already in possession. It’s now in their hands. So why… Read More
DICT to recover PHP24-B bond if Mislatel sells company
November 15, 2018, 6:52 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will recover the PHP24-billion performance bond of the third winning telco and demand the return of frequency if it sells the company in the future.“Ganyan katindi ang policy (That’s how tough our policy),”… Read More
Laguna Lake Highway now open to motorists
November 15, 2018, 6:31 pm
MANILA -- The Laguna Lake Highway is now completed and open to motorists, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Thursday. The DPWH inaugurated the PHP1.28-billion Laguna Lake Highway which spans 6.94 kilometers at Barangay Lower Bicutan in Taguig City. The four-lane highway… Read More
More than 27K drug surrenderers profiled in QC database
November 15, 2018, 6:16 pm
MANILA -- As part of Quezon City’s drive against illegal drugs, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday said a total of 27,438 drug surrenderers have been profiled in the city’s surrenderer database in an effort to enhance the responsiveness and effectiveness of the city’s anti-drug… Read More
ML extension in Mindanao faces tougher Senate scrutiny: Lacson
November 15, 2018, 6:13 pm
MANILA -- Senator Panfilo Lacson said Thursday any request to further extend martial law in Mindanao will not be easily approved this time around by Congress, as senators are bound to closely scrutinize the gains earned in the previous extensions if another one would be granted. “We have to take… Read More
ASEAN reaffirms freedom of navigation in WPS
November 15, 2018, 6:11 pm
MANILA -- While no specific distinctions were given, freedom of navigation and overflight in the disputed South China Sea was reaffirmed in general by the Philippines and other member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on… Read More
China’s Xi to visit PH next week
November 15, 2018, 6:07 pm
MANILA -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a two-day state visit to the Philippines on Nov. 20-21 this year, Malacañang announced on Thursday. “The Palace wishes to announce the forthcoming State Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a… Read More
2 more cases filed over alleged Dengvaxia deaths
November 15, 2018, 5:49 pm
MANILA — Two new criminal cases were filed Thursday before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against former Health Secretary Janette Garin and 37 others over the deaths of schoolchildren inoculated with Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine. The new complaints were filed by Sonia Guerra from Las Piñas… Read More
3 days given to local absentee voters in mid-term polls
November 15, 2018, 5:24 pm
MANILA -- Local absentee voters will have three days to cast their votes for the mid-term elections starting April 29 next year. Based on Comelec Resolution No. 10443, the Local Absentee Voting (LAV) period, will be from April 29, 30 and May 1, 2019 for government officials and personnel, members… Read More
PNP chief lauds group’s support for responsible gun ownership
November 15, 2018, 5:15 pm
MANILA -- PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Thursday led the opening of the 26th Defense and Sporting Arms Show by the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) Inc. which has been advocating for responsible gun ownership. Albayalde said the PNP has been… Read More
'Truck holiday' to have minimal impact on port ops: DOTr
November 15, 2018, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- A truck holiday set next week in protest of the phasing out of old trucks will only cause minimal impact on port operations in the country, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday. “Trucking groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and… Read More
Balangiga parish prepares for bells' return
November 15, 2018, 5:07 pm
MANILA -- Preparations are underway for the forthcoming return of the Balangiga Bells at the St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish or the Balangiga Parish in Eastern Samar. Fr. Serafin Tybaco Jr., Balangiga parish priest, said they are finalizing the readiness of the area, particularly the place where… Read More
Quezon City provides free anti-shingles shot for elderly
November 15, 2018, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- As part of the city’s programs to protect the elderly from diseases, Mayor Herbert Bautista on Thursday signed an ordinance providing free anti-shingles vaccination to all registered senior residents of Quezon City. Shingles, or “herpes zoster”, is a viral infection, whose symptoms… Read More
Duterte renews franchise of MBC, 2 others
November 15, 2018, 4:48 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has approved laws renewing the franchise of Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) and two other firms. Duterte signed Republic Act 11109 on Oct. 30, giving MBC another 25-years to construct, install, operate and maintain radio and television broadcasting stations… Read More
PH sees migration pact as 'instrument' in bilateral talks
November 15, 2018, 4:21 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines is planning to use the soon-to-be adopted Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) as an instrument for future bilateral talks and crafting of agreements with other countries accepting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). "We are looking at using the… Read More
BI alerts personnel vs. human trafficking
November 15, 2018, 4:09 pm
MANILA — Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner Jaime Morente alerted personnel in all international ports nationwide about the modus operandi of a human trafficking syndicate victimizing women wanting to work in South Korea. He said they will not allow Filipino women to be trafficked abroad… Read More
Crackdown on vehicles with ‘No. 8' plates on
November 15, 2018, 4:00 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) will start going after motorists using the protocol “No. 8” license plates, a PNP official on Thursday said. HPG director Chief Supt. Roberto Fajardo issued the directive after House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered… Read More
House revives congressional oversight panel
November 15, 2018, 2:41 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives has revived the congressional oversight committee with the election of Minority Leader Danilo Suarez as its new chairman. During Wednesday's plenary session, Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. named Suarez as the chairman of the reconstituted panel tasked to… Read More
