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Federalism to weaken cause of corruption: political analyst
November 14, 2018, 6:26 pm
MANILA – The proposed federal form of government will weaken patronage system considered as one of the causes of corruption in the country, a political analyst said on Wednesday. In a federalism media forum held at the Parañaque City hall, Institute for Political and Electoral Reforms executive… Read More
Disqualification case filed vs. Chavit Singson
November 14, 2018, 6:03 pm
MANILA -- A disqualification case against former Ilocos Sur governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson, who is running for mayor of Narvacan town in the May 13, 2019 elections, has been filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). In a 15-page petition, Edgardo Zaragosa, who is also running for… Read More
CHED welcomes SC ruling on K-12
November 14, 2018, 5:42 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)on Wednesday said it welcomes the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC), upholding the constitutionality of CHED's Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 20 or the “General Education Curriculum Holistic Understandings, Intellectual and Civic… Read More
Deferment of warrant vs. Imelda part of 'due process'
November 14, 2018, 5:29 pm
MANILA -- Senators on Wednesday said despite the conviction of former First Lady and now Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos, the deferment of the issuance of an arrest warrant against her is all part of “due process”. Senator Aquilino Pimentel III said what is happening in the Marcos case is just… Read More
Albayalde cries foul over bad portrayal of cops in action drama
November 14, 2018, 5:05 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday lamented the bad portrayal of police officers in the action drama series "Ang Probinsyano". "Things are quite unusual here and it gives us a bad impression actually. It's a bit unfair to PNP when you portray that kind of (bad) activity… Read More
Mayor 'coddling' gun-for-hire leader Peralta: PNP
November 14, 2018, 5:00 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is monitoring a mayor in Central Luzon who is allegedly coddling gun-for-hire gang leader Ricardo Peralta. PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group head, Chief Supt. Glen Dumlao, said this information was based on the accounts of the arrested… Read More
AFP likely to recommend ML extension in Mindanao
November 14, 2018, 4:59 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is inclined to recommend the extension of martial law in Mindanao. This was disclosed by military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo in an interview with reporters Wednesday. "Well, yun nga ang sinasabi natin, successful yung ating conduct ng… Read More
House minority wants to fast-track gov't spending
November 14, 2018, 4:53 pm
MANILA -- The minority bloc at the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on government agencies to speed up the expenditure and implementation of disbursement programs to combat the rising unemployment. In a press conference, Minority Leader Danilo Suarez said government expenditure… Read More
State workers begin receiving X'mas bonus Nov. 15
November 14, 2018, 4:53 pm
MANILA -- Government employees will get the full amount of their Christmas bonuses, the payment of which will begin Thursday if the amount due does not exceed PHP90,000. Aside from the 14th month pay, which is equivalent to a one-month salary, state workers will also receive their PHP5,000 cash… Read More
PNP probes ambush of La Union mayor, vice mayor
November 14, 2018, 4:08 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde ordered a probe on the ambush, which killed Balaoan, La Union Vice Mayor Alfred Concepcion and wounded his daughter, Mayor Aleli Concepcion, on Wednesday morning. “I have directed the Regional Director of PRO-1,… Read More
SC junks Ayala's P220-M insurance claim over Glorietta blast
November 14, 2018, 4:07 pm
MANILA -- Publicly listed Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has lost its appeal in the Supreme Court (SC) in connection with a PHP220-million insurance claim in connection with the Oct. 19, 2007 explosion in Glorietta 2, Makati City. In its five-page resolution dated Oct. 17, the High Court's First Division… Read More
Borongan diocese ready to receive Balangiga bells
November 14, 2018, 3:23 pm
MANILA — An official of the Diocese of Borongan said they are ready for the impending return of the Balangiga Bells. “It’s a welcome development. The parishioners of Balangiga have been patiently waiting for its eventual return,” Msgr. Pedro Quitorio III, chairman of the Mass Media and… Read More
Senate panel backs creation of court for police abuses
November 14, 2018, 2:36 pm
MANILA -- A Senate committee is backing the creation of a special court that will handle cases of abuse involving police officers to reform the Philippine National Police (PNP) and better protect the public. The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, chaired by Senator Richard Gordon, is… Read More
Palace defends PRRD order to ban stockpiling of arms in Palawan
November 14, 2018, 2:11 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday defended the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to ban any country from storing up arms and ammunition in Palawan. This, as Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo contested international political risk analyst Anders Corr's warning that Duterte’s decision… Read More
LTFRB to conduct hearing on jeep, bus fare rollback
November 14, 2018, 1:57 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will conduct a hearing on the petition for rollback in public utility jeepney and bus fares amid the recent decreases in petroleum prices. The United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC) on Monday filed a petition… Read More
Workers to get bigger 13th month, X-mas bonuses
November 14, 2018, 1:49 pm
MANILA -- Workers from both public and private sectors will be getting bigger 13th month pay and Christmas bonuses because of the law that raised the tax exemption cap of bonuses and benefits. Beginning this year, pursuant to Republic Act 10963, the 13th month pay and other benefits, including… Read More
Duterte vows to work for early conclusion of COC in WPS
November 14, 2018, 1:10 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has assured the Philippines’ commitment to work with all concerned parties to achieve early conclusion of an effective Code of Conduct in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Duterte made this commitment as he assured his fellow Association of Southeast Asian… Read More
GA, SoKor firm ink deal to co-produce armor vests, helmets
November 14, 2018, 1:04 pm
MANILA -- Ranking officials of the Government Arsenal (GA) and South Korean corporation SAMYANG Comtech Co. Ltd signed an implementing arrangement for the Force Protection Equipment (FPE) co-production agreement Tuesday. The agreement was signed by GA director Daniel R. Casabar, Jr., and SAMYANG… Read More
Arrest of Ladlad legitimate: Lorenzana
November 14, 2018, 1:00 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday emphasized that the arrest of ranking Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) leader Vicente Ladlad last week is a legitimate law enforcement operation contrary to claims made by some groups. "The arrest of Mr.… Read More
US starts process to return Balangiga Bells to PH
November 14, 2018, 12:59 pm
MANILA -- The United States on Thursday (Manila time) will officially start the transfer process of the Balangiga Bells to the Philippines during a ceremony in Wyoming to mark its return to the Philippines. According to the US Department of Defense, Secretary James Mattis will be traveling on… Read More
