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Sandiganbayan junks ex-DA exec’s plea to dismiss graft rap
October 29, 2018, 5:11 pm
MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan has dismissed for lack of merit the appeal to dismiss the graft case of a former executive of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in connection with the fertilizer fund scam in 2000. The anti-graft court's Seventh Division, in a minute resolution dated Oct. 25, 2018,… Read More
Solon enlists colleagues’ support to raise age of consent to 16
October 29, 2018, 4:59 pm
MANILA -- Senator Nancy Binay is convinced that the age of consent in the country should be raised to 16 years old from the present 12, following reports of alleged rape of a 15-year-old by a policeman. In July, Binay filed Senate Bill 1895 which aims to make 16 years old the minimum age to… Read More
Bus drivers in QC terminals undergo surprise drug test
October 29, 2018, 4:59 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) together with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday conducted a surprise drug test for drivers at bus terminals as part of efforts to secure passengers travelling… Read More
Ad billboards, tarps ordered removed due to 'Rosita'
October 29, 2018, 4:45 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ordered on Monday that outdoor advertisers should take down their billboards and tarpaulins as storm signal No. 1 has been raised in Metro Manila due to Typhoon Rosita. Tarpaulins and advertisement materials along major thoroughfares… Read More
DILG orders guvs, mayors to stay in posts for 'Rosita'
October 29, 2018, 4:43 pm
MANILA -- With the expected landfall of Typhoon Rosita on Tuesday morning, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Officer-In-Charge Secretary Eduardo M. Año on Monday reminded all local chief executives of Regions 1 (Ilocos Region), 2 (Cagayan Valley), 3 (Central Luzon),… Read More
Garin no show at Dengvaxia hearing; gets more time to answer raps
October 29, 2018, 4:41 pm
MANILA -- Government lawyers on Monday gave former Health Secretary Janette Garin more time to answer the criminal charges against her in connection with the multi-billion-peso Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine fiasco, after she failed to appear during the preliminary investigation by the Department… Read More
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
