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Some profs absorbed after K-12 implementation: DepEd
November 13, 2018, 12:58 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it has absorbed professors teaching Filipino and other college subjects in line with the implementation of the K to 12 program. “Since 2013 na napasa ang batas sa K to 12, alam na po ng mga Filipino professors at ibang professors… Read More
Senior high teacher wins int'l award
November 13, 2018, 12:42 pm
MANILA -- Dr. Bryant Acar, Master Teacher II from the senior high school department of Science and Technology Education Center inBaslak, Lapu-Lapu City, bagged the second place in the 2nd Ki Hajar Dewantara Award during the recent International Conference on Science Education and Teacher… Read More
6 Army officers promoted anew
November 13, 2018, 10:11 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Army (PA) honored and conferred stars on six newly-promoted officers during flag-raising ceremonies in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Monday. Promoted to Major General were Brig. Gen. Roy T. Devesa and Brig. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, heads of Training and Doctrine Command… Read More
Rains over Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao due to LPA trough
November 13, 2018, 9:44 am
MANILA -- Residents of Palawan and provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao would have to brace for a rainy Tuesday due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA), the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
AFP supportive of all peace initiatives
November 13, 2018, 9:43 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) strongly supports all initiatives that will lead to a genuine and lasting peace. This was stressed by AFP public affairs office chief, Col. Noel Detoyato, when sought for a comment on the possible meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and… Read More
Palace welcomes return of Balangiga bells
November 13, 2018, 9:43 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the scheduled return of the Balangiga Bells to the Philippines but withheld further comment until the church bells taken by the US army are delivered to the Philippines. “We welcome any movement towards the return of the the Bells of Balangiga to the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Nov. 13, 2018
November 13, 2018, 9:07 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Bizmen push measures lifting cap on alien stakes INQUIRER – NBI files corruption complaint vs Lapeña MANILA BULLETIN – Big-time oil price rollback MANILA TIMES – NBI files graft raps vs Lapeña MANILA STANDARD – BOC mess haunts Lapeña PHILIPPINE STAR – Lapeña… Read More
PRRD declares March 22, 2019 as ‘Emilio Aguinaldo Day’
November 12, 2018, 9:17 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte declared Mar. 22, 2019 as “Emilio Aguinaldo Day” to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the country’s first and youngest Philippine president and revolutionary hero. Under Proclamation No. 621, which was signed by Executive Secretary Salvador… Read More
TESDA certifies skills of 2K OFWs in Asia, Mideast
November 12, 2018, 9:17 pm
MANILA -- More than 2,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Asia and the Middle East have benefited from the onsite assessment program (OAP) of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority's (TESDA) since its launch in 2014. Based on TESDA's records, the beneficiaries of the OAP have… Read More
Duterte declares June as ‘Scoliosis Awareness Month’
November 12, 2018, 9:10 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has declared the month of June every year as “Scoliosis Awareness Month” to raise awareness on the disorder and promote its early detection. Duterte signed proclamation No. 620, recognizing that scoliosis affects a considerable portion of the world… Read More
NBI recommends graft, misconduct raps vs. Lapeña
November 12, 2018, 9:08 pm
MANILA -- Government investigators have recommended graft charges against former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner and now Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Isidro S. Lapeña over alleged irregularities in the release of 105 containers of ceramic… Read More
DFA urges Pinoys in path of California wildfire to evacuate
November 12, 2018, 8:55 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday advised anew Filipinos in California who are in the path of at least three raging wildfires to evacuate if ordered by local authorities. The agency issued the latest advisory as it expressed condolences to the families of the 31 people… Read More
PRRD inks Filipino Sign Language Act into law
November 12, 2018, 8:37 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into a law an Act declaring the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11106 or the Filipino Sign Language Act on Oct. 30 but it was released to the media on Monday (Nov.… Read More
Bill on fiscal regime for mining industry hurdles House
November 12, 2018, 8:17 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a fiscal regime for the mining industry. With 158 affirmative, seven negative votes and no abstention, the Lower House passed House Bill No. 8400, which seeks to rationalize and… Read More
Duterte names OP exec as Bong Go’s replacement
November 12, 2018, 8:01 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte named Office of the President (OP) Undersecretary Jesus Melchor Quitain as officer-in-charge of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP). Quitain replaced former SAP Christopher “Bong” Go who resigned from his post last month to run for… Read More
House okays bill promoting non-violent discipline for kids
November 12, 2018, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a measure promoting positive and non-violent discipline of children. With 163 affirmative votes, two negative votes and zero abstention, the lower chamber passed on third reading House Bill 8239, which seeks to protect… Read More
Senate 'conditionally' approves proposed 2019 PCOO budget
November 12, 2018, 7:23 pm
MANILA -- The Senate Finance Sub-Committee “F” on Monday “conditionally” approved the PHP1.47-billion proposed 2019 budget of the Presidential Communications Operations office (PCOO) and its attached agencies, pending the issuance of an executive order (EO) that would revert the PCOO to… Read More
PRRD appoints Medialdea as OIC during his trips to Singapore, PNG
November 12, 2018, 7:19 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has designated Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as officer-in-charge while he is on official trips to Singapore and Papua New Guinea. Duterte will be in Singapore to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit from Nov. 12 to 15 and… Read More
Solving garbage problem starts at home: Cimatu
November 12, 2018, 7:09 pm
MANILA -- Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said solving the country's garbage woes can start at home. Speaking before employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Quezon City on Monday, Cimatu urged all community environment and natural resources officers (CENROs)… Read More
PRRD, other leaders to meet dialogue partners in ASEAN Summit
November 12, 2018, 6:43 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte and other leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are scheduled to meet their dialogue partners in the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Singapore from Nov. 13 to 15. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this will be… Read More
