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Martial law extension, 'last resort’: Esperon
November 8, 2018, 7:22 pm
MANILA -- The extension of martial law in Mindanao should be “a last resort”, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said on Thursday, stressing that there should be extensive study on the proposal. “We have had discussion with that in the national security cluster but we still… Read More
P2P bus trips from NAIA to Alabang, Laguna kick off
November 8, 2018, 7:17 pm
MANILA -- The premium point to point (P2P) buses from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Alabang, Muntinlupa City and Santa Rosa, Laguna began operations Thursday. “Ang P2P ay isang paraan para ang ating mga mananakay ay magkaroon ng comfortable na biyahe (The P2P is a way for… Read More
Save the Children visits young ‘Yolanda’ survivors
November 8, 2018, 6:58 pm
MANILA -- Child rights and welfare advocacy group Save the Children Philippines visited Ormoc, Leyte on Thursday to assess the programs it placed for child survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda, five years after the deadly cyclone hit the Philippines. According to the group, some 1.5 million Filipino… Read More
Ex-CDO solon’s plea to dismiss graft raps junked
November 8, 2018, 6:54 pm
MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan has denied the plea of former Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Constantino Jaraula, which sought to dismiss the graft and malversation cases filed against him over the alleged PHP728-million fertilizer fund scam, due to alleged delay in court proceedings. The Sandiganbayan’s… Read More
Warrant not necessary for Ladlad’s arrest: Palace
November 8, 2018, 6:19 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday said an arrest warrant is not needed for National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDF) consultant Vic Ladlad since crime of rebellion is a “continuing crime”. “The crime of rebellion is a continuing crime and therefore no warrant of arrest is needed for… Read More
Trillanes skips Pasay prosecution hearing on sedition, coup raps
November 8, 2018, 6:09 pm
MANILA -- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was a no-show during Thursday’s continuation of the hearing by the Pasay prosecutor's office into the complaint for inciting to sedition and proposal to commit coup d' etat filed against him over his remarks after Malacañang ruled that the amnesty granted… Read More
Arrest of NDF consultant in Quezon City lawful
November 8, 2018, 5:55 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday clarified that the arrest of National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant Vicente Ladlad and two others in a raid in Quezon City is lawful. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said the act did not violate the Joint… Read More
Decision on plunder case vs. Revilla out Dec. 7
November 8, 2018, 5:48 pm
MANILA -- The anti-graft court has set the promulgation of its decision on the plunder case against former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. on Dec. 7, in connection with the “pork barrel fund scam” involving the alleged misuse of the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) of the… Read More
Customs eases guidelines on balikbayan boxes
November 8, 2018, 5:45 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has relaxed the guidelines in availing the PHP150,000 duty and tax exemption privilege of consolidated balikbayan boxes. Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 18- 2018, issued on Oct. 11, superseded CMO No. 04-2017, which sets the rules on availment of the… Read More
AFP played role in choosing 3rd telco: Esperon
November 8, 2018, 5:36 pm
MANILA -- National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon on Thursday assured that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) played a role in the selection of the third telecommunications player in the country, allaying fears that it would compromise internal security. The third telco that won the… Read More
BOL plebiscite ballots to be printed in Filipino, Arabic: Comelec
November 8, 2018, 5:31 pm
MANILA -- Official ballots to be used in next year's Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite will be printed in Filipino and Arabic, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. “The decision was made that the language of the ballot would be in Filipino and Arabic for the existing ARMM… Read More
NDF consultant, 2 others nabbed in QC raid
November 8, 2018, 5:19 pm
MANILA -- Police and military operatives arrested a consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and two others in a raid in Quezon City before dawn Thursday. In a press briefing at the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Camp Bagong Diwa, PNP chief, Director… Read More
P12.2-B Kaliwa Dam project to augment Metro Manila water supply
November 8, 2018, 5:10 pm
MANILA – It is all systems go for the construction of the vital PHP12.2-billion Kaliwa Dam project in Quezon province that will provide an additional 600 million liters a day (MLD) of water to Metro Manila and environs. Administrator Reynaldo Velasco of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage… Read More
War on drugs’ net satisfaction rating remains ‘very good’: SWS
November 8, 2018, 5:03 pm
MANILA -- Majority of Filipinos continue to appreciate the Duterte administration’s relentless campaign against illegal drugs, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The 2018 Third Quarter SWS survey found that 76 percent of the 1,500 respondents are satisfied with the war… Read More
Ex-Davao City top cop is new MPD chief
November 8, 2018, 4:35 pm
MANILA -- A former Davao City police chief is the new head of the Manila Police District (MPD) effective Thursday. In an order dated Nov. 7, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde, designated Senior Supt. Vicente Danao Jr. as MPD's Acting District Director. Danao… Read More
Lawmaker allays security fears over 3rd telco player
November 8, 2018, 4:31 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Thursday downplayed concerns of potential security risks with China Telecom as the foreign partner of the new and third telecommunications player in the country. Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. also expressed optimism that the government’s selection of a third… Read More
NBI tasked to conduct deeper probe on Sagay massacre
November 8, 2018, 4:11 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has tasked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to take a closer look into the circumstances surrounding the Oct. 20 massacre of nine sugar farmers in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. "(The) NBI has submitted a progress report. I directed them to… Read More
Collaboration needed to address calamities: Navy chief
November 8, 2018, 3:54 pm
MANILA -- Unity and collaboration are needed in addressing calamities and other disasters, Philippine Navy (PN) Flag-Officer-In-Command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said Thursday. “Sending one contingent to represent the Philippine Navy is a strong statement that we are one with the community… Read More
Solon wants telecom, power lines typhoon-proof
November 8, 2018, 3:38 pm
MANILA -- A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to install all power, communication, and television lines underground to protect them from damage during typhoons. Leyte… Read More
AFP chief lauds law enforcers, civilian for Ladlad arrest
November 8, 2018, 3:15 pm
MANILA -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Carlito Galvez, Jr., lauded law enforcement authorities and the concerned citizen who helped in the arrest of ranking communist leader Vicente Ladlad early Thursday. “I would like to commend the swift response of the… Read More
