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Manila-China, domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
October 30, 2018, 3:47 pm
MANILA -- Two flights between Manila and China, and several domestic flights were canceled Tuesday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. These flights were Air China (CA) 180 Manila-Peking, and Xiamen Air (MF) 828 Manila-Xiamen. Domestic flights canceled were… Read More
SC affirms ex-Isabela guv's indictment over P25-M rice mess
October 30, 2018, 3:34 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) affirmed the indictment of former Isabela Governor Grace Padaca and two others over the 2006 award of PHP25-million project to Economic Development for Western Isabela and Northern Luzon Foundation, Inc. (EDWINLFI). In a 12-page decision dated Oct. 24 penned by… Read More
DSWD chief monitors disaster response efforts for 'Rosita'
October 30, 2018, 3:05 pm
MANILA -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista is now in Isabela province to monitor the impact of Typhoon Rosita which made a landfall early Tuesday morning in the province. Bautista shared over a radio interview that he is with Isabela Gov. Bojie Dy to… Read More
Ejercito files bill boosting fight vs. cancer
October 30, 2018, 2:41 pm
MANILA -- Significant steps have been taken in the fight against cancer with the passage of a bill seeking to institutionalize a national integrated cancer control program in the country. Senate Bill No. 1850, sponsored by Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito, is expected to pass on third and final… Read More
Quezon City on orange alert due to 'Rosita'
October 30, 2018, 2:22 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City local government has placed all its disaster action teams on orange alert as Typhoon Rosita traversed Northern Luzon on Tuesday. Mayor Herbert Bautista on Monday afternoon ordered the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction Office and the City Engineering Department to set up… Read More
DILG to LGUs, attached agencies: 'All hands on deck' for Undas
October 30, 2018, 2:03 pm
MANILA -- Two days prior to the observance of Undas, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) and attached agencies to place "all hands on deck" to ensure a peaceful and safe conduct of the annual tradition. DILG Officer-In-Charge… Read More
AFP beefs up security preps for 'Undas'
October 30, 2018, 1:53 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it is beefing up security preparations to support the police and other civilian law enforcement agencies to secure the country's commemoration of All Saints' and All Souls' days. “The Unified Commands and the Joint Task Force… Read More
NPC lauds Andanar for ‘unstinting’ support to media
October 30, 2018, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) chief received recognition from the National Press Club (NPC) for his ‘unstinting’ support to press freedom and welfare of the Philippine media community. PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar, a former broadcaster, received a plaque… Read More
SC declares half-day work in all courts Wednesday
October 30, 2018, 1:03 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) declared half-day work in all courts nationwide on Wednesday. Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio made the announcement Tuesday to allow court personnel to fully observe the All Saints' and All Souls' holidays. "In order to allow court personnel to more fully… Read More
Unveiling officials on 'narco-list' needs PRRD clearance: DILG
October 30, 2018, 11:40 am
MANILA -- The decision on whether or not to release the names of local officials on the narco-list is solely up to President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. "Well, we need to get clearance of the President to make that happen and we have not yet… Read More
Creation of hospital for elderly pushed at NIB-organized event
October 30, 2018, 11:36 am
MANILA – A long-delayed passage of a bill institutionalizing the National Center for Geriatric Health (NCGH) has been pushed anew in an event for the elderly, which was organized by the News and Information Bureau (NIB). In his remark, NCGH Chairman Melhammid Tomawis appealed for inclusion of… Read More
Modernization program going well; sub project to take time -- AFP
October 30, 2018, 11:16 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program is progressing well due to the attention and support provided by President Rodrigo Duterte but the decision to acquire diesel-electric submarines is still being deliberated upon. This was emphasized by AFP deputy… Read More
US-PH partnership to grow stronger with Navy modernization
October 30, 2018, 11:10 am
MANILA -- The partnership between the Philippines and the United States is expected to grow stronger as the Philippine Navy (PN) gains headway in its modernization program. This was emphasized by US Chief-of-Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson during a press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon… Read More
2.9K families preemptively evacuated due to 'Rosita'
October 30, 2018, 11:09 am
MANILA -- With Typhoon "Rosita" now crossing parts of Northern Luzon, a total of 2,928 families, or 10,122 individuals, were preemptively evacuated in Regions 1, 2, 3, and the Cordillera Administrative Region. This was disclosed by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in its… Read More
Respect other nations' customs, CBCP reminds OFWs
October 30, 2018, 11:02 am
MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) on Monday appealed to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to observe proper decorum and respect the custom and traditions of their host… Read More
DFA confirms arrest of 19 Filipino Halloween party goers in Saudi
October 30, 2018, 10:59 am
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of 19 Filipinos who participated in a Halloween party in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Citing information from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said the Filipinos are being… Read More
'Rosita' pummels Isabela, Signal No. 3 up in 10 areas
October 30, 2018, 10:58 am
MANILA -- Typhoon Rosita (international name "Yutu") made landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela early Tuesday, the weather bureau said. In its 8 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Rosita" was last spotted in the vicinity… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue., October 30, 2018
October 30, 2018, 10:42 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – China FM: PHL economy high on Xi’s November visit INQUIRER – Military takeover of BOC draws flak MANILA BULLETIN – Luzon braces for Rosita’s fury MANILA TIMES – Take over Customs, Duterte tells military MANILA STANDARD – Military takes over Customs PHILIPPINE STAR… Read More
Federalism can unlock Soccsksargen's natural wealth
October 29, 2018, 9:19 pm
MANILA — Federalism can be the key to unlocking Soccsksargen’s untapped abundance of natural and mineral resources, a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) official said. “The people of Soccsksargen are literally sitting on gold, copper, and iron, but are still living in… Read More
'Rosita' worsens north Luzon's landslide risk: geologist
October 29, 2018, 9:15 pm
MANILA -- Landslides may recur in Northern Luzon due, this time, to Typhoon Rosita, which the weather bureau has forecast to strike on Tuesday (Oct. 30), a government geologist has warned. Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) geologist Ruth Madrideo said "Rosita" will raise Northern Luzon's… Read More
