National
Troops ready to thwart NPA attacks
March 25, 2019, 12:27 pm
MANILA -- Troops in the countryside are more than ready to face any attacks by remnants of the New People's Army (NPA), who are now desperate due to the government's decision to permanently terminate the peace talks with their political leaders. "Yes, our troops are already given instructions and… Read More
Localized peace talks working well despite Joma rants
March 25, 2019, 12:26 pm
MANILA -- Despite the rants of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chair Jose Maria "Joma" Sison against the localized peace talks, this approach seems to be working well as the number of New People's Army (NPA) fighters and supporters who have surrendered to government forces since… Read More
Senate, House teams meet to discuss 2019 budget
March 25, 2019, 11:41 am
MANILA -- Negotiators from both the Senate and the House of Representatives meet on Monday to discuss the contentious issues in the proposed 2019 national budget. The Senate contingent, composed of Senators Loren Legarda, Panfilo Lacson, and Gregorio Honasan II, will meet with the House team -… Read More
AWOL cop nabbed for rape of minors
March 25, 2019, 10:08 am
MANILA -- A police officer who had gone absent without leave (AWOL) was arrested for child rape and acts of lasciviousness, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Monday. NCRPO chief, Major Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, said Patrolman Johnny Ocampo was apprehended by operatives of the… Read More
DILG launches enhanced manual on disaster preparedness
March 25, 2019, 9:12 am
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has launched an enhanced version of the "Operation L!sto Manual" that contains minimum actions to be undertaken by local governments in preparation for the rainy season. Interior Secretary Eduardo M. Año said Operation "L!STO… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon. Mar. 25, 2019
March 25, 2019, 8:27 am
INQUIRER -- De Lima dares DU30: Fire Cam from PCSO PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pagasa: Angat Dam may hit critical level in April MANILA BULLETIN -- El Niño may worsen in April - PAGASA DAILY TRIBUNE -- Filipinos show efficiency: 163 Viking Sky heroes MANILA TIMES -- Pagasa: 51 provinces to suffer… Read More
DILG committed to realizing federalism
March 24, 2019, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured that its commitment to help bring about a federal form of government remains firm and it is now working with other government agencies to finalize the Bayanihan Federalism model developed by the Consultative Committee to… Read More
NPA destroyed youth’s lives for rebellion: ex-CPP leader
March 24, 2019, 2:51 pm
MANILA -- A former regional youth chief of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said the revolutionary organization and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), destroyed the lives of the youth who could have been productive members of the community. In a statement sent to PNA on… Read More
DOH Calabarzon intensifies anti-dengue drive
March 24, 2019, 2:00 pm
Department of Health (DOH) 4-A regional director Eduardo Janairo holds a dialogue with provincial and city coordinators of Calabarzon to ensure local government units' preparedness in controlling dengue cases in their communities, in a program in Mandaluyong City on March 20-22, 2019. (Photo… Read More
Isolated rain showers over most parts of PH Sunday
March 24, 2019, 10:44 am
MANILA -- Isolated rain showers will prevail over most parts of the archipelago, the weather bureau said on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) added that the northeast monsoon affecting extreme northern Luzon will cause cloudy skies… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. Mar. 24, 2019
March 24, 2019, 8:15 am
INQUIRER -- Vietnam info leads to P1.8-B drug haul PHILIPPINE STAR -- PDEA tags Golden Triangle MANILA BULLETIN -- Explore more of PH this summer DAILY TRIBUNE -- Warrants sub passes MANILA TIMES -- 3 in 4 voters to shun 'corrupt' Senate bets MANILA STANDARD -- Asian group tagged in P1.8-B… Read More
Disqualification case filed vs. Albay solon over SOCE
March 23, 2019, 4:52 pm
MANILA — A disqualification case was filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda for allegedly failing to file his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) for 2010 and 2013. “Wherefore, premises considered, it is most respectfully… Read More
DOLE partners with private firm for safe, healthy workforce
March 23, 2019, 4:32 pm
MANILA — The government has partnered with a private company in promoting occupational safety and health (OSH) to further ensure a healthy and productive workforce. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the partnership with 3M Philippines will provide joint… Read More
Localized peace talks, different tact to attain peace: Palace
March 23, 2019, 4:03 pm
MANILA -- The administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte is trying a different tact to attain peace through localized peace engagements, Malacañang said Saturday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison… Read More
Cebu archbishop welcomes Nat'l Youth Day delegates
March 23, 2019, 3:06 pm
MANILA -- Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has welcomed the delegates to the upcoming National Youth Day (NYD) 2019 to be held in Cebu on April 23-28. "We are happy and we feel privileged to be the host for the National Youth Day this coming April 23 to 28," Palma said in a video message. Palma… Read More
BOC, PDEA foil P1.8-B shabu shipment
March 23, 2019, 1:08 pm
MANILA -- A shipment, containing 276 kg. of shabu worth PHP1.8 billion and packed to appear like tea products, was intercepted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) Friday night. MICP District Collector,… Read More
Mt. Carmel church in QC to get Minor Basilica status
March 23, 2019, 1:02 pm
MANILA -- The Diocese of Cubao is inviting the faithful to attend the celebration that will elevate the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel into a Minor Basilica on Monday. In a post on the Diocese’s Facebook account, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao said the occasion will be… Read More
Beijing ignores ICC complaint vs. Xi
March 23, 2019, 12:51 pm
MANILA – Beijing will just ignore the case filed against Chinese President Xi Jinping by two former Philippine officials as it did not represent the view of the Philippines, Chargé d'Affaires Tan Qingsheng of the Chinese Embassy in Manila said. Tan was reacting to the March 13, 2019… Read More
Partly cloudy skies over PH Saturday
March 23, 2019, 10:04 am
MANILA -- Partly cloudy skies will prevail over the country on Saturday, while some areas will experience isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Batanes, the Babuyan Group of Islands, the Bicol… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat. Mar. 23, 2019
March 23, 2019, 7:51 am
INQUIRER -- Filipino fishermen fear backlash over Xi case PHILIPPINE STAR -- MWSS urges Manila Water to waive fees for March MANILA BULLETIN -- AFP official warns of Nur's clout DAILY TRIBUNE -- Shun power, tyros told MANILA TIMES -- Duterte bans govt junkets MANILA STANDARD -- Heat is on,… Read More
