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PH, China reaffirm commitment to freedom of navigation
October 19, 2018, 11:23 am
MANILA-- The Philippines and China have reaffirmed commitment to the principle of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea during their third bilateral consultation mechanism (BCM) meeting, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday night. "Believing that the proper management of… Read More
ITCZ to bring rains in some parts of Mindanao, Palawan on Friday
October 19, 2018, 10:20 am
MANILA—The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects the Inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) to keep on affecting Palawan, Zamboanga Peninsula and Mindanao on Friday.. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, PAGASA said Davao region, the Autonomous… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018
October 19, 2018, 8:36 am
HEADLINES: BUSINESS MIRROR – BOI-listed investment for 9 months up 19.3% INQUIRER – 755,973 FB accounts in PH compromised MANILA BULLETIN – Palawan oil exploration deal signed MANILA TIMES – 3 dead in FDA chief convoy ambush MANILA STANDARD – Bus fare hike set at P13 minimum PHILIPPINE… Read More
Duterte supporters rally vs. terrorism, radical groups
October 18, 2018, 10:06 pm
PRO DEMOCRACY RALLY. The Liga Independencia Filipinas, supporters of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte stage a rally in support of theadministration's fight against the CPP-NPA and other sectors in Mendiola, Manila on Thursday (October 18, 2018). (PNA photo by Gil Calinga)MANILA -- More or less 3,000… Read More
PRRD on Bong Go’s Senate bid: ‘He will win’
October 18, 2018, 9:33 pm
MANILA – Two days after Special Assistant to the President Christopher "Bong" Go filed his certificate of candidacy for senator, President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday predicted that his former top aide will win in the 2019 mid-term elections. “O ‘di nakita mo ngayon si Bong Go senador na. O… Read More
TESDA bares top courses preferred by OFWs
October 18, 2018, 9:26 pm
MANILA — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) bared the top courses preferred by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have sought the agency's assistance at the help desks set up at the country's major airports. Data sent to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on… Read More
Airlines remind passengers to pre-book hotel before going to Boracay
October 18, 2018, 9:21 pm
The new Boracay, set to reopen to tourists on Oct. 26MANILA — The Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific (CEB) are reminding passengers heading to Boracay to ensure they have pre-booked a hotel before flying, to avoid inconvenience. In an advisory Thursday afternoon, CEB reminded passengers… Read More
NAIA Terminal 2 rehab starts next week
October 18, 2018, 9:18 pm
MANILA -- The rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 is set to begin next week and might be finished in one and a half years. "(Construction of) field offices of contractors and consultant started last month. More or less, we will begin the project by next… Read More
More LTO licensing centers to open soon
October 18, 2018, 9:13 pm
MANILA — Senator Grace Poe expressed hope that opening more Land Transportation Office (LTO) district offices and regular licensing centers would serve more applicants and would mean faster transactions. Poe, chair of the Senate public service committee, sponsored a number of bills seeking to… Read More
PRRD tells new DFA chief: ‘Be truthful’
October 18, 2018, 9:08 pm
MANILA – Newly-appointed Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Lopez Locsin Jr. has received a marching order from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte when he took his oath of office in Malacañang on Wednesday. “I was there at the oath taking yesterday (Wednesday) and the… Read More
PNP gets 700 drone units to beef up security ops
October 18, 2018, 9:04 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has acquired 700 drones to beef up law enforcement, security and safety activities against possible attacks by communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and other threat groups. PNP chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde, said the drones will be… Read More
Duterte to prioritize biz groups’ solutions to PH woes
October 18, 2018, 8:49 pm
MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday vowed to prioritize the solutions presented to him by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to help his government in addressing current problems of the country. “I’m attending to so many concerns of government but I will do… Read More
MARINA finalizes roadmap for modernizing maritime sector
October 18, 2018, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is finalizing various projects that will be implemented under the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Program (MIDP), which aims to establish a safe and modernized maritime sector. Among the priority programs that are being crafted by the agency… Read More
Lawmaker pushes for modernization of PH biotechnology
October 18, 2018, 7:12 pm
MANILA -- A House of Representatives' leader on Thursday called for the passage of a measure seeking to modernize biotechnology in the Philippines in a bid to combat poverty. Deputy Speaker Sharon Garin made the call as the country celebrates the National Week for Overcoming Extreme Poverty, which… Read More
Close to 800K Pinoys affected by Facebook data breach
October 18, 2018, 7:08 pm
MANILA -- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has ordered Facebook to provide notifications to more than 700,000 Filipino users, whose personal information were affected by a data breach last September. In its order Thursday, the privacy watchdog said the social media firm must provide identity… Read More
Solon wants nuisance candidates penalized
October 18, 2018, 5:57 pm
MANILA -- Citing numerous nuisance bets, who filed their candidacy for senator in the 2019 mid-term polls, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is urging the Senate to hasten the passage of a bill that seeks to institutionalize the definition of nuisance candidates and hold them liable for election… Read More
DPWH formulates “The Big One” preparedness program
October 18, 2018, 5:16 pm
MANILA — Equipment and quick response teams are ready to respond in case that “The Big One” occurs in Metro Manila. This is based on the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) Equipment Prepositioning and Mobilization Contingency Plan that will facilitate immediate and effective… Read More
US aid to Marawi reaches P3.2-B
October 18, 2018, 5:14 pm
MANILA -- The United States government has already pledged a total of PHP3.2 billion to the rebuilding of Marawi City as of October 2018, making it one of the largest foreign aid donors to the city's recovery efforts a year after the bloody siege ended. In a fact sheet released by the US Embassy… Read More
Hontiveros optimistic PRRD will sign pet bills into law
October 18, 2018, 5:11 pm
MANILA -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday said she is confident that President Rodrigo Duterte would sign several bills that she authored and sponsored into law. Hontiveros was referring to the HIV-AIDS Policy Act, the Expanded Maternity Leave Act and the Special Protection of Children in… Read More
DOJ top fiscal in Manila enters Pasay mayoralty race
October 18, 2018, 5:10 pm
MANILA -- Manila Chief Prosecutor Edward Togonon on Wednesday retired from his post to run for mayor in Pasay City. Togonon filed his certificate of candidacy on Wednesday before the Pasay City Commission on Elections (Comelec). He served 32 years as government prosecutor, 14 of which he rendered… Read More
