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Foreign military attaches visit Army chief
November 15, 2018, 2:06 pm
MANILA -- In line with ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with the Philippine Army, members of the Foreign Armed Forces Attaches (FAFA) Corps paid a courtesy call on Army chief, Lt. Gen. Macairog Alberto, at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Wednesday. The visiting FAFA members came from Australia,… Read More
US announces official return of Balangiga Bells
November 15, 2018, 1:51 pm
MANILA -- The United States government on Thursday announced the official return of the Balangiga Bells to the Philippines 117 years after it was taken as war booty from a town church in Eastern Samar. In a statement, the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)… Read More
Shuttle service for passengers available soon at PITX
November 15, 2018, 1:13 pm
MANILA -- The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) will soon be offering shuttle services to its passengers, a transport official announced Wednesday. “PITX has proposed and the Board accepted the giving of special permits on shuttle service that will be applied for by shuttle service… Read More
Palace thanks Senate for passing rice tariffication bill
November 15, 2018, 12:02 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday thanked the Senate for unanimously passing on third and final reading the Rice Tariffication Bill. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said President Rodrigo Duterte has certified the bill as urgent in a bid to bring down the price of rice in the market, and… Read More
LTFRB to continue distributing jeep fare matrix
November 15, 2018, 11:51 am
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will continue distributing fare matrices to jeepney drivers and operators that will allow them to charge the PHP10 minimum fare to their passengers. “As suggested by the committee on transport, we will make available the… Read More
Political analyst sees more Pinoys supporting federalism
November 15, 2018, 11:50 am
MANILA – A political analyst said majority of Filipino people will eventually support a proposal to change the form of government. Ramon Casiple, executive director of the Institute for Political and Electoral Reforms and one of the federalism roadshow speakers, said even skeptics became… Read More
AFP yet to receive any martial law-related complaints
November 15, 2018, 11:23 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has yet to receive any documented human rights violations or complaints amid the implementation of martial law in Mindanao. AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo made this remark in an interview with reporters Wednesday, noting that… Read More
Scattered rains, thunderstorms over Palawan, Visayas due to LPA
November 15, 2018, 10:59 am
MANILA -- The Visayas and Palawan on Thursday will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the low-pressure area spotted some 370 km. south southeast of Puerto Princesa City. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)… Read More
54th ASEAN-COCI to be held in Manila in 2019
November 15, 2018, 8:15 am
MANILA -- The Philippines will host the 54th Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Culture and Information (COCI) in 2019. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Undersecretary George Apacible announced this after a nine-member Philippines… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Nov. 15, 2018
November 15, 2018, 7:37 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Corruption, red tape hurt SME growth-AIM study INQUIRER – La Union vice mayor, aide killed in ambush MANILA BULLETIN – Duterte suspends excise tax on oil MANILA TIMES – Duterte defers fuel tax hike MANILA STANDARD – Oil tax hike put on hold-Palace PHILIPPINE STAR –… Read More
Report persons making illegal offers for 2019 polls: Comelec
November 14, 2018, 9:59 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday urged the public to report to them individuals or groups who are making illegal offers, particularly on election matters. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the appeal following the arrest of an individual allegedly asking money… Read More
PRRD’s participation in ASEAN related events 'fruitful’
November 14, 2018, 9:04 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte had a fruitful and productive participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related summits held in Singapore, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte attended the 21st ASEAN-China Summit… Read More
Palace explains PRRD’s absence in few ASEAN Related Summits
November 14, 2018, 8:41 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday clarified that President Rodrigo Duterte’s absence in few meetings of 33rd ASEAN Related Summits has nothing to do with his physical health. “We assure the nation that his aforementioned absence has nothing to do with his physical health and well-being which… Read More
Senate approves Rice Tariffication Bill on 3rd reading
November 14, 2018, 8:22 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Wednesday passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1998, or the proposed rice tariffication bill, which President Rodrigo Duterte certified as urgent in a bid to bring down the price of rice in the market and reduce inflation. SB 1998, sponsored by Senator Cynthia… Read More
MIAA chief orders probe of complaint vs. wheelchair attendant
November 14, 2018, 8:14 pm
MANILA -- Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal has ordered a probe of a complaint that a wheelchair attendant allegedly asked money from an elderly passenger. Monreal said on Wednesday he had received a complaint that a wheelchair attendant asked PHP3,300 from… Read More
Product rating website picks PAL as 'Most Improved Airline'
November 14, 2018, 7:42 pm
MANILA -- Safety and product rating website airlineratings.com named the Philippine Airlines (PAL) as the "Most Improved Airline for 2019". On the website, airlineratings.com editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas said the move to expand its global footprint using new generation fuel-efficient aircraft… Read More
France gives PH grant for study on cable car system
November 14, 2018, 7:40 pm
MANILA -- The government of France has provided financial aid for a feasibility study on the implementation of the first urban cable car project in the country, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday. In a statement, the department said the initiative was formalized through a… Read More
Palace approves suspension of oil excise tax hike
November 14, 2018, 7:30 pm
MANILA -- Suspension of the second tranche of the oil excise tax hike in 2019 will push through as recommended by the economic managers of President Rodrigo Duterte. This after Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea approved on Nov. 9 the recommendation to suspend the next scheduled excise tax on… Read More
Palace condemns ambush of La Union mayor, vice mayor
November 14, 2018, 6:42 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday condemned the recent ambush that killed Balaoan, La Union Vice Mayor Alfred Concepcion and wounded his daughter, Mayor Aleli Concepcion. “The Palace strongly denounces the recent ambush against Balaoan, La Union Mayor Aleli Concepcion and her father, Vice Mayor… Read More
Arroyo recalls protocol ‘8’ plates from past Congresses
November 14, 2018, 6:38 pm
MANILA -- Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered the recall of all protocol license plates with the number 8 issued during the previous Congresses, Majority Leader Rolando Andaya said on Wednesday. The move came after a road rage incident in Angeles City, Pampanga involving a Toyota FJ Cruiser… Read More
