National
Senators wish Honasan well on DICT post
November 9, 2018, 5:04 pm
MANILA -- Senators on Friday congratulated their colleague, Senator Gringo Honasan, and wished him well after he accepted President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to be the Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Honasan, who is set to be nominated to the post… Read More
DOTr sees MRT-3 improvement by Q3 2019
November 9, 2018, 4:57 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects an improvement in the operations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) by the third quarter of next year with the recent signing of the PHP18-billion loan agreement for its rehabilitation, between the Philippines and Japan. “The… Read More
DOJ approves raps vs. traders for rice price manipulation
November 9, 2018, 4:29 pm
MANILA- The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the filing of criminal charges against rice trader Davidson Bangayan and five others for alleged violation of the law proscribing monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade. In its 14-page review resolution dated November 5, Senior Deputy… Read More
PNP initiates 457 activities for IPs, Lumad tribes
November 9, 2018, 3:30 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) initiated close to 460 activities for the benefit of Indigenous Peoples (IP) and various Lumad tribes, Director General Oscar Albayalde said on Thursday. “The PNP is privileged to take part in this event with representatives from the various Lumad… Read More
Imelda’s graft conviction draws mixed reactions
November 9, 2018, 2:58 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan decision convicting former First Lady Imelda Marcos of seven counts of graft when she was still Metro Manila governor, drew mixed reactions from the public. “Okay lang, kasi hatol sa kanya. Iyon ang nararapat sa kanya (It’s okay, because it’s the decision against… Read More
Hugpong ng Pagbabago cements ties with QC officials
November 9, 2018, 2:46 pm
MANILA -- The Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) headed by Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Z. Duterte, on Friday officially forged an alliance with local government officials from Quezon City, through the local group Serbisyo ng Bayan Party (SBP), for the May 2019 mid-term elections.… Read More
Navy igloo catches fire in Cavite Naval Base
November 9, 2018, 2:43 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) said one of its igloos in the Naval Ordnance Depot at the Naval Base in Cavite caught fire early Friday. Navy spokesperson Commander Jonathan Zata said the blaze happened at about 5:30 a.m. No one was reported hurt during the incident, Zata said. "The PN Incident… Read More
Maritime drill addresses interoperability issues: Navy chief
November 9, 2018, 2:41 pm
MANILA -- The recently-concluded ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise (ACMEX) has greatly addressed interoperability issues between the participating navies, a Philippine Navy (PN) official said Thursday. "Itong exercise will reduce the issue of inter-operability, so maganda yung nakakapag-communicate… Read More
Filipina killed in California bar shooting: DFA
November 9, 2018, 2:38 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Friday that a Filipina was among the fatalities in the latest shooting incident in the United States. In a statement, the agency extended it sympathies to the family of Alaina Punzalan Housley, an 18-year-old Filipino-American freshman… Read More
Ex-First Lady guilty of 7 counts of graft: Sandiganbayan
November 9, 2018, 12:17 pm
MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan on Friday convicted former First Lady and now Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos of seven counts of graft due to her “financial interests and participation in the management of private foundations in Switzerland” when she served as a Cabinet official… Read More
Northeast monsoon, easterlies affecting Northern Luzon Friday
November 9, 2018, 11:17 am
MANILA -- Northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon while easterlies is affecting the rest of the country on Wednesday, according to the weather bureau. In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Batanes and the … Read More
Honasan accepts DICT post
November 9, 2018, 11:15 am
MANILA -- Senator Gregorio Honasan II on Friday said he is accepting the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief position. "For a better Philippines, a better government, for the Filipino People, and for a better future for our most precious Children; I have decided… Read More
PRRD confirms offer to Honasan to head DICT
November 9, 2018, 8:20 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed that he had offered Senator Gregorio ‘Gringo’ Honasan II to join his administration. “Yes that is true,” Duterte said Thursday when asked in a media interview on Boracay Island if he asked Honasan to become the next secretary of the… Read More
PCOO seeks KBP's help in promoting gov't programs
November 9, 2018, 8:18 am
MANILA -- Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday solicited the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas' (KBP) assistance in disseminating and promoting further the government's programs, particularly the implementation of the national identification system. The Philippine Statistics… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Fri., Nov. 9, 2018
November 9, 2018, 7:48 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Despite huge trade gap, infra still priority-Neda INQUIRER – Arrest of Red leader hit: ‘evidence planted’ MANILA BULLETIN – Brace for mandatory drug tests MANILA TIMES – 3 Miss Earth bets cry sex harassment MANILA STANDARD – Top Red leader arrested PHILIPPINE… Read More
Baguio’s anti-profanity rule may not pass constitutional test
November 8, 2018, 9:38 pm
MANILA -- Ordinances that curtail freedom of expression or speech, such as the anti-profanity ordinance in some areas in Baguio City, may not pass the constitutional test when it is raised before the courts, Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo was reacting to… Read More
Creation of IATF signals PRRD's strong commitment to federalism
November 8, 2018, 9:09 pm
MANILA ---The birth of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Federalism and Constitutional Reform signals President Rodrigo Duterte’s full commitment to federalism, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said Thursday. “As the head agency tasked by… Read More
Pimentel should be allowed to run for reelection: Zubiri
November 8, 2018, 8:50 pm
MANILA -- Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Thursday said Senator Aquilino Pimentel III should not be disqualified to run for reelection in next year’s mid-term elections despite having served as senator of the Republic in the 16th Congress. “I would like to put it on record that… Read More
Palace backs PDEA’s drug test on grade schools’ students
November 8, 2018, 8:47 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday said the proposal of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to conduct mandatory drug testing for Grade 4 students and older pupils would benefit the family. “I think that’s a good idea because at least the parents will know whether or not their… Read More
40 distressed OFWs in Europe get help
November 8, 2018, 8:44 pm
MANILA-- Around 40 Filipino truck drivers in Germany and Poland have been rescued from poor living and working conditions by the Philippine government, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday, Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said the DFA is looking into the possibility that some of… Read More
