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PH, Japan ink exchange of notes on defense, MRT3 rehab
November 7, 2018, 6:29 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday signed exchange of notes for two official development assistance (ODA) projects geared towards rehabilitating the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 and enhancing defense. On Tokyo's grant aid for Philippine defense enhancement, Japan will be allotting some… Read More
PH wine market 'ready' for more French players
November 7, 2018, 6:23 pm
MANILA -- The French embassy in Manila believes the Philippine wine market is "ready" for more French players. “While the Philippine market is relatively small compared to its other Asian neighbors, with the growing interest for fine wines and the Filipino wine drinker’s evolving and more… Read More
National Printing Office launches One-Stop Shop
November 7, 2018, 6:19 pm
MANILA -- The National Printing Office (NPO) on Wednesday launched its One-Stop Shop meant to cut the number of steps clients would have to go through to secure accountable and non-accountable forms used in government transactions. “In the past, our clients have to go through several divisions… Read More
PRRD’s federalism task force to boost info drive
November 7, 2018, 5:44 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on federalism is a needed “boost” to reinforce the ongoing information drive on the proposed new system of government, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said on Wednesday. Andanar made this remark in response to… Read More
QC to put up drug rehab center for women, recovery clinic
November 7, 2018, 5:42 pm
MANILA -- In line with Quezon City’s campaign against illegal drugs, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte bared on Wednesday plans to put up a drug rehabilitation facility for women and a recovery clinic for voluntary surrenderers to treat more effectively drug-dependents in the city. “We have… Read More
Honasan to be appointed DICT chief early next week: Sotto
November 7, 2018, 5:39 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said on Wednesday the appointment of Senator Gregorio Honasan as head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) may come as early as Monday, November 12. Appearing at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay media forum in Manila City,… Read More
File complaints vs. scalawag cops, NCRPO urges public
November 7, 2018, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Wednesday urged the public anew to provide information against rogue police personnel as part of its internal cleansing program. "I encourage more victims of police abuse to come forward, so we can really send the message to our… Read More
No shortcuts in de Lima prosecution: Guevarra
November 7, 2018, 5:28 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday said he has yet to see the complaint filed against him and his predecessor, Vitaliano Aguirre III, by detained Senator Leila de Lima but denied that prosecutors violated rules covering state witnesses in going after the lawmaker, who is… Read More
62 petitions for voluntary inclusion in BOL plebiscite: Comelec
November 7, 2018, 5:26 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it received a total of 62 petitions to join the plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on January 21, 2019. In an interview, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said 56 petitions for voluntary inclusions were submitted by… Read More
Noted lawyer calls for more benefits for senior citizens
November 7, 2018, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- Senior citizens should be given more social benefits to enjoy the golden years of their lives, lawyer Romy Macalintal said at the weekly Real News Forum held in a restaurant in Quezon City on Tuesday. Congress should pass a law increasing the level of discounts for senior citizens buying… Read More
PRRD urged to expedite full automation of BOC
November 7, 2018, 4:42 pm
MANILA -- Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña has asked President Rodrigo Duterte to expedite the full automation of Customs to reduce red tape and corruption within the bureau. “Mr. President, sir, may I recommend this strongly sir that we expedite the automation,”… Read More
PH can accommodate 4 new telcos: solon
November 7, 2018, 4:34 pm
MANILA -- A party-list lawmaker said Wednesday two to four new telecommunications (telco) service providers can fit into the Philippine market to break the current duopoly in the country. AANGAT TAYO Rep. Neil Abayon said there is room for more than just three major players given the fact that the… Read More
Senators push for creation of Department of Culture
November 7, 2018, 4:11 pm
MANILA -- Around 10 senators are pushing for a Senate bill which will create and appropriate funds for a new Department of Culture "in recognition of the vital role of Filipino culture in nation building." Senate Bill 1528, or the proposed 'Department of Culture Act," is sponsored and authored by… Read More
Ex-Sarangani town execs cleared of falsification raps
November 7, 2018, 3:50 pm
MANILA -- For failure of the prosecution to prove that they conspired to illegally allot a supplemental budget for salaries and bonuses of employees in 2010, the Sandiganbayan has exonerated three former town officials of Sarangani province for falsification of public documents raps. In a 23-page… Read More
Random mandatory drug test for college students starting 2019
November 7, 2018, 3:08 pm
MANILA -- Students in universities, colleges and higher education institutions (HEIs) will be required to undergo mandatory random drug testing come academic year 2019-2020. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman J. Prospero de Vera III said in a television interview Tuesday night that… Read More
Ex-PNA reporter Sammy Martin writes 30
November 7, 2018, 3:01 pm
MANILA -- Veteran broadcast and print journalist Sammy Martin died due to a lingering illness. He was 62. According to his wife Pop, Martin died around 9 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 6) at their home in Valenzuela City. Martin had practically covered all assignments from police beat to Malacañang. He was a… Read More
PNP chief's birthday wish: 'To serve people better'
November 7, 2018, 1:10 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said he wishes to serve the people better as he turns 55 on Thursday. “To be able to serve better for the people yan ang wish natin kahit isang taon na lang tayo sa serbisyo (that’s my wish for my last year in… Read More
PDEA, BOC to beef up coordination vs. drug smuggling
November 7, 2018, 12:51 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) vowed to strengthen partnership to intensify the government's campaign against smuggling of illegal drugs into the country. This, as PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino met with newly-appointed Customs Commissioner… Read More
Albayalde warns cops against soliciting, accepting gifts
November 7, 2018, 11:51 am
MANILA -- As Yuletide season nears, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday warned policemen and other personnel in the field against soliciting and receiving gifts. "Matagal na pong bawal yan pagso-solicit (Solicitation has long been banned). Not only… Read More
AFP chief vows more support for elite naval group
November 7, 2018, 11:03 am
MANILA -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Carlito Galvez. Jr. vowed to extend all possible support to the Naval Special Operation Group (NAVSOG) as parts of efforts to achieve peace. “Rest assured that the AFP leadership will continue to support the NAVSOG and all units… Read More
