National
Sotto signs 2019 budget with 'reservations'
March 26, 2019, 3:38 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said he has signed the enrolled copy of the proposed 2019 national budget, but expressed "strong reservations" due to the PHP75 billion worth of post-ratification realignments made by the House of Representatives. In a press conference, Sotto… Read More
PH, Cambodia hold 1st defense cooperation meeting
March 26, 2019, 3:17 pm
MANILA -- As part of efforts to boost defense ties, the Philippines and Cambodia held the Inaugural Philippines-Cambodia Joint Defense Cooperation Committee (JDCC) Meeting last March 11 to 14 in Phnom Penh. The meeting facilitated the exchange of views on regional defense and security issues such… Read More
Classes in public schools begin June 3
March 26, 2019, 2:23 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said classes in elementary and secondary schools nationwide for school year 2019-2020 will open on June 3. In an interview with reporters in Makati City, DepEd Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Nepomuceno Malaluan confirmed… Read More
DILG orders probe on ranking cops in P2-B investment scam
March 26, 2019, 2:14 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately probe the involvement of three ranking officers of Police Regional Office (PRO) 12 (Soccsksargen) in a PHP2-billion investment scam. In a press conference Tuesday,… Read More
Solon lauds Manila Water's voluntary bill waiver program
March 26, 2019, 2:10 pm
MANILA -- A senator on Tuesday welcomed the "voluntary and one-time bill waiver" program of east zone concessionaire Manila Water as a "big win for ordinary paying consumers". In a statement, Senator Risa Hontiveros said the company's voluntary one-time waiver scheme on minimum charges in March to… Read More
E-cigarette users urged to comply with city ordinance
March 26, 2019, 2:08 pm
MANILA -- Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday urged vape or e-cigarette users in the city to observe the city ordinance that regulates the use of e-cigarettes in public places. Belmonte said City Ordinance 2737-2018 aims to "fully protect the health and welfare of Quezon City residents… Read More
DPWH, SMC lead groundbreaking of SLEX Toll Road 4
March 26, 2019, 1:36 pm
MANILA -- The construction of the PHP13.1-billion South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road 4 (TR4) officially started on Tuesday. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar and San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang led the groundbreaking ceremony of the toll road… Read More
LGU execs ordered to form 'local governance transition team'
March 26, 2019, 1:25 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday ordered incumbent local officials to create a transition team before the start of the campaign period for elective officials on March 29 and the midterm polls on May 13. In a press conference, Interior Undersecretary… Read More
New MID commander to employ 'triad operations'
March 26, 2019, 1:07 pm
MANILA -- Newly-installed Mechanized Infantry Division (MID) commander Maj. Gen. Robert C. Dauz will be employing the so-called "triad operations" in their conduct of security operations. Dauz made this remark during turn-over ceremonies at the MID headquarters, Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac on… Read More
2019 budget will be passed 'anytime soon': Lacson
March 26, 2019, 12:43 pm
MANILA -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday said the proposed 2019 national budget will be passed “anytime soon.” This development came after both contingents from the House of Representatives and Senate met on Monday to resolve the budget issue. “Let’s just say, the national budget will… Read More
Bongbong asks PET to resolve pending motions in VP poll protest
March 26, 2019, 12:41 pm
MANILA -- The camp of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. asked the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) on Monday night to resolve soon its pending motions, in connection with his election protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. This week marks the 1,000th day of the election… Read More
Don't be swayed by Reds' sweet talk, AFP tells youth
March 26, 2019, 12:20 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reminded the youth to listen carefully to the experiences of former rebels and supporters before deciding to join the dying communist rebel movement. "While the leaders are feeling the brunt of the law enforcement, we call on those who are still… Read More
Easterlies affecting PH Tuesday
March 26, 2019, 10:10 am
MANILA -- Fair weather will prevail over the country on Tuesday due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the easterlies are affecting the eastern sections of… Read More
Mt. Carmel church in QC declared as Minor Basilica
March 26, 2019, 9:08 am
MANILA — The number of minor basilicas in the Philippines has reached 15, with the declaration on Monday of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel as an addition to the list. The shrine becomes the first church to assume the status of a minor basilica in the Diocese of Cubao. It was… Read More
DOJ welcomes 32 new prosecutors
March 26, 2019, 8:54 am
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday announced the appointment of new prosecutors. They are :1) Abello, Christian de Lemos -- Department of Justice (DOJ), National Prosecution Service (NPS), Office of the City Prosecutor (OCP), Manila - Prosecutor II (Assistant City… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Mar. 26, 2019
March 26, 2019, 7:28 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Business groups push secondary water source INQUIRER – Penalize water firm, petitioners ask MWSS MANILA BULLETIN – Metro Manila water supply assured MANILA TIMES – Sara blasts Leila over ‘honesty’ MANILA STANDARD – El Niño: Too big a problem PHILIPPINE STAR – 31… Read More
OSG asks SC to junk challenge vs. Mislatel
March 25, 2019, 9:56 pm
MANILA -- Government lawyers asked the Supreme Court (SC) to turn down a suit questioning the awarding of the third telecommunications slot to Mindanao Islamic Telephone Co. (Mislatel). In a 38-page comment, Solicitor General Jose Calida asked for the dismissal of the amended petition filed last… Read More
DOH heeds Comelec rule on poll campaign ads
March 25, 2019, 9:03 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it ‘strictly’ complies with the rules of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that prohibit posting of any campaign materials in all DOH-accredited hospitals. The DOH issued the statement in response to Comelec’s request to take down… Read More
Martial law in Mindanao favorable to IPs
March 25, 2019, 8:28 pm
MANILA -- Some members of Mindanao's indigenous peoples (IPs) have expressed their continued support to the ongoing martial law in the island. Datu Ramon Bayaan, in an interview with DWDD Radio on March 20, said the reports claiming that IP are being abused or having problems due to martial law… Read More
China donates IT equipment, books to Ateneo
March 25, 2019, 8:15 pm
MANILA-- The Chinese Embassy in Manila has donated books and IT equipment to the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). The donations, which include video conferencing camera and Huawei thin clients, were placed at the New Rizal Library in ADMU and the Ateneo Junior and Senior High School. "I… Read More
