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Lapeña bows out of BOC
October 29, 2018, 4:35 pm
MANILA -- Outgoing Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said he had accomplished much during his stint in the bureau for more than a year. “I have performed well, as compared to the data from the previous administrations and years. Although we don't want to compare but I just want… Read More
P54-M 'shabu' seized in Caloocan drug bust
October 29, 2018, 4:21 pm
MANILA -- Authorities seized an estimated PHP54.4 million worth of shabu and arrested three suspects in a buy-bust operation in Caloocan City on Monday. National Capital Police Region Office (NCRPO) director, Chief Supt. Guillermo Eleazar said the operatives of Regional Drug Enforcement Unit… Read More
PNP won't condone rape of drug suspects' daughter
October 29, 2018, 3:22 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday reiterated that it will not tolerate unscrupulous acts of police officers. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde made the remark following the arrest of PO1 Eduardo Valencia, a rookie cop assigned at the Manila Police District (MPD),… Read More
PNP all set to secure 4-day 'Undas' break
October 29, 2018, 3:19 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has put in place security and deployment plans in ports, terminals and major thoroughfares across the country in anticipation of the exodus of people to provinces to observe the “Undas” holidays. “The PNP is “all systems Go” to implement a… Read More
BI implements stricter assessment on passengers during 'Undas' break
October 29, 2018, 2:40 pm
MANILA -- Terminal heads and supervisors of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports have been directed to implement strict immigration assessment on foreign and local travelers during the All Saints’ and All Souls’ holidays this week.… Read More
DILG conducts performance audit of local anti-drug councils
October 29, 2018, 2:07 pm
MANILA -- To ensure the continued performance of all local anti-drug abuse councils (ADACs) in the campaign against illegal drugs, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has begun the conduct of performance audit of all provincial, city, and municipal ADACs nationwide. “Ang… Read More
PNP Northern Luzon units brace for impact of 'Rosita'
October 29, 2018, 1:46 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday alerted all of its units in Northern Luzon for the onslaught of Typhoon Rosita (international name Yutu). “I have alerted the regional directors of the Ilocos-Pangasinan Region, Cagayan Valley Region and Cordillera to activate their… Read More
5 cops in Duterte drug matrix now in PNP custody
October 29, 2018, 1:05 pm
MANILA -- The five active police officials tagged as involved in illegal drug activities are now under the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a press briefing on Monday, PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said Senior Supt. Leonardo Suan, Supt. Lorenzo Bacia, Insp. Lito… Read More
‘Rosita’ further weakens, Isabela under Signal No. 3
October 29, 2018, 12:47 pm
MANILA -- Typhoon Rosita (international name Yutu) further weakened but continues to approach Northern Luzon on Monday, prompting the weather bureau to raise tropical cyclone warning Signal No. 3 in three areas. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical… Read More
Duterte monitors Typhoon Rosita
October 29, 2018, 12:46 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he is monitoring Typhoon Rosita (international name Yutu) which is expected to make landfall over the Isabela-Aurora area on Tuesday morning. “I should be there during typhoons. There is one coming. I’ll make my round of calls tonight… Read More
NDRRMC on red alert for 'Rosita'
October 29, 2018, 12:14 pm
MANILA -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has placed its Operations Center on red alert ahead of the onslaught of Typhoon Rosita (international name 'Yutu') effective 8 a.m. Monday. This was disclosed by the agency in an update signed by NDRRMC executive… Read More
Rebel fingerprints all over Negros massacre: AFP spox
October 29, 2018, 11:32 am
MANILA -- The fingerprints of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) and their allies are all over the Oct. 20 incident, which caused the death of nine farmer-recruits in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, a military spokesperson said Sunday. "Amidst the denial of the… Read More
BRP Dagupan City's voyage home delayed due to 'Rosita'
October 29, 2018, 10:59 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) logistic support vessel, the BRP Dagupan City (LS-551), and the 200-man contingent aboard her will postpone their voyage home due to the effects of Typhoon Rosita (international name Yutu). This was disclosed by Naval Task Force 88 head Commander Sherwin Respeto… Read More
Palace calls Sison’s accusation vs. PRRD ‘downright ludicrous’
October 29, 2018, 9:53 am
MANILA -- Malacañang has denied Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Joma Sison’s accusation that President Rodrigo Duterte is ‘hell-bent’ on declaring martial law before the 2019 mid-term elections to ensure he stays in power. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said… Read More
'Rosita' weakens but Signal No. 2 up in 10 areas
October 29, 2018, 9:52 am
MANILA -- While it weakened and slightly changed course, Typhoon Rosita (international name Yutu) continues to pose threat towards northern Luzon, the weather bureau said Monday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
October 29, 2018, 8:58 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – DTI seeks ITH period of 5 yrs in "Trabaho' bill INQUIRER – North Luzon braces for supertyphoon MANILA BULLETIN – Landslides, flash floods alert up PHILIPPINE STAR – Rody defends Lapena, Faeldon MANILA STANDARD – Shabu raps vs Lapena, 3 others MANILA TIMES – Void… Read More
PCOO honors employees on 8th anniversary
October 28, 2018, 10:43 pm
MANILA — Employees of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will be honored during the department’s eighth anniversary celebration on Oct. 29, 2018, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said Sunday. “Meron tayong konting pasasalamat sa mga magreretiro at ‘yung mga… Read More
Locsin welcomes opening of Chinese consulate in Davao
October 28, 2018, 8:20 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. welcomed the formal opening of the Chinese consulate general in Davao on Sunday, saying its inauguration underscores the growing cooperation between Manila and Beijing. The consulate general was inaugurated by Chinese State Councilor and… Read More
Suspect in hit-and-run of Filipino cyclist in Thailand nabbed
October 28, 2018, 7:46 pm
MANILA -- The suspect in the hit-and-run incident that killed Filipino cyclist Russel Perez in Thailand has been arrested, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Sunday. Ambassador to Thailand Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon said the Royal Thai Police now has Chutiphan Buddawieng in its… Read More
No Filipinos among Pittsburgh shooting victims: DFA
October 28, 2018, 7:31 pm
MANILA -- There was no Filipino victim in the shooting incident in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that killed 11 on Saturday morning, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Sunday. In a statement sent through DFA Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato, the agency extended sympathies… Read More
