National
No 'militarization' of BOC: Guerrero
October 31, 2018, 5:05 pm
MANILA -- Newly-installed Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero assured that there would be no militarization of the bureau. “Let us correct the impression that there would be a militarization of the BOC. There will be personnel from the AFP that would support the BOC but… Read More
Duterte swears in Lapeña, Guerrero
October 31, 2018, 4:13 pm
MANILA -- Newly-designated Bureau of Customs (BOC) chief Rey Leonardo “Jagger” Guerrero and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Isidro “Sid” Lapeña separately took their oath of office last Tuesday. President Rodrigo Duterte administered the oath… Read More
PNP chief inspects metro security preps ahead of 'Undas'
October 31, 2018, 4:10 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde on Wednesday inspected preparations in bus terminals and cemeteries to ensure security, a day before the nation's observance of All Saints' and All Souls' days. Albayalde, together with National Capital Region Police… Read More
Senate bill seeks to address urban poor's housing needs
October 31, 2018, 3:47 pm
MANILA ---Senator "JV" Ejercito has filed a bill seeking the creation of a National Commission for the Urban Poor, an agency that will act as the focal facilitator in addressing socialized housing problems. Currently, there exists a Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), which serves… Read More
DSWD, LGUs intensify disaster ops after ‘Rosita’
October 31, 2018, 3:45 pm
MANILA -- Disaster teams from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and concerned local government units (LGUs) have intensified their response efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Rosita, the DSWD reported on Wednesday. In Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), aside from relief distribution… Read More
Palace suspends gov’t work Wednesday afternoon
October 31, 2018, 3:37 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang announced on Wednesday afternoon the suspension of work in government offices to give public servants enough time to travel to the provinces to observe All Saints' Day on November 1. Memorandum Circular 51, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, stated, “To… Read More
QC urged to pass ordinances for senior citizens, PWDs
October 31, 2018, 2:56 pm
MANILA -- Two groups on Wednesday called on the Quezon City government to pass three proposed ordinances that would benefit the city’s senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs). Records of the Quezon City Council show that 16 percent, or 485,414, of the city’s 2,970,562 population are… Read More
DFA cautions Filipinos in Nigeria amid violent clashes
October 31, 2018, 2:51 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday advised members of the Filipino community in Nigeria to remain vigilant as violent clashes between police and protesting members of a Muslim organization in the African country started Tuesday. More than a hundred Filipinos in the… Read More
DOLE: 'No work, no pay' on November 1, 2
October 31, 2018, 2:49 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday said the “no work, no pay” policy will apply during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, which were declared as special non-working days. DOLE noted that said policy would apply on Thursday (Nov. 1) and Friday (Nov. 2) except… Read More
More college graduates under federalism: ConCom
October 31, 2018, 2:00 pm
MANILA -- There will be more college graduates in the Philippines once the country opts for federalism, members of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) said. In the ConCom’s draft Bayanihan Federal Constitution, basic education is a demandable right which all Filipinos are entitled to. Tuition… Read More
7 Filipinos abducted off coast of Nigeria released
October 31, 2018, 12:19 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reported that the seven Filipino seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria last month were released on Sunday. The Philippine Embassy in Abuja confirmed the release in its report to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday. Ambassador to… Read More
‘Undaspot’ drug tests net 10 bus drivers, 2 conductors: PDEA
October 31, 2018, 12:18 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Wednesday said 10 bus drivers and two conductors tested positive for illegal drug use based on the results of the "Oplan Undaspot", which aims to ensure public safety, especially those travelling to provinces for the All Saints' Day and… Read More
11.8K families affected by 'Rosita'
October 31, 2018, 11:28 am
MANILA -- Around 11,878 families or equivalent to 38,398 persons were affected by inclement weather caused by Typhoon Rosita, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its 6 a.m. update Wednesday. The report, which was signed by NDRRMC executive director Ricardo… Read More
Makati implements road closures, traffic rerouting for Undas
October 31, 2018, 11:27 am
MANILA -- The Makati City government has implemented closures of roads leading to the Manila South Cemetery during the All Saints and All Souls Day break. In its traffic advisory released late Tuesday, the city government said the following roads are closed from midnight Wednesday (Oct. 31) to… Read More
'Rosita' almost stationary, to exit PAR Wednesday
October 31, 2018, 11:23 am
MANILA -- Severe tropical storm “Rosita” (international name “Yutu”) slightly weakened while remaining almost stationary over the West Philippine Sea Wednesday. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said… Read More
No shortlist yet for submarine acquisition: AFP official
October 31, 2018, 10:04 am
MANILA -- The government has yet to come up with a shortlist of countries where it can acquire its first-ever diesel electric submarines from. This was confirmed by AFP deputy chief-of-staff for plans Major Gen. Restituto Padilla on Monday when asked where the country is planning to source the new… Read More
DICT partners with Kaspersky to boost cybersecurity in gov’t
October 31, 2018, 10:02 am
MANILA -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has partnered with international cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Lab, to strengthen cybersecurity efforts in the government. The DICT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kaspersky, which will enhance… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed., October 31, 2018
October 31, 2018, 8:59 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Extend tax perks for tourism ecozones, Tieza asks Congress INQUIRER – President urged to run BOC himself MANILA BULLETIN – ‘Rosita’ batters Northern Luzon MANILA TIMES – Watchdog calls for DoF chief’s resignation MANILA STANDARD – P11-b suspect turns witness… Read More
Flooding threatens communities near Magat Dam
October 30, 2018, 9:03 pm
MANILA — Flooding will continue to threaten Magat Dam's downstream communities in northern Luzon, while tropical cyclone "Rosita" remains inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Heavy rainfall caused by the typhoon, the release of water from Magat Dam, and the siltation in Magat… Read More
'Rosita' to bring more stormy weather, rough seas over Luzon
October 30, 2018, 8:10 pm
MANILA — Typhoon Rosita will continue to bring stormy weather over Luzon until Wednesday afternoon, the weather bureau said. The typhoon was last eyed 125 kilometers northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan, with maximum sustained winds of up to 125 km. per hour (kph) near the center, and… Read More
