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New MID commander to employ 'triad operations'
March 26, 2019, 1:07 pm
MANILA -- Newly-installed Mechanized Infantry Division (MID) commander Maj. Gen. Robert C. Dauz will be employing the so-called "triad operations" in their conduct of security operations. Dauz made this remark during turn-over ceremonies at the MID headquarters, Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac on… Read More
2019 budget will be passed 'anytime soon': Lacson
March 26, 2019, 12:43 pm
MANILA -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday said the proposed 2019 national budget will be passed “anytime soon.” This development came after both contingents from the House of Representatives and Senate met on Monday to resolve the budget issue. “Let’s just say, the national budget will… Read More
Bongbong asks PET to resolve pending motions in VP poll protest
March 26, 2019, 12:41 pm
MANILA -- The camp of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. asked the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) on Monday night to resolve soon its pending motions, in connection with his election protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. This week marks the 1,000th day of the election… Read More
Don't be swayed by Reds' sweet talk, AFP tells youth
March 26, 2019, 12:20 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reminded the youth to listen carefully to the experiences of former rebels and supporters before deciding to join the dying communist rebel movement. "While the leaders are feeling the brunt of the law enforcement, we call on those who are still… Read More
Easterlies affecting PH Tuesday
March 26, 2019, 10:10 am
MANILA -- Fair weather will prevail over the country on Tuesday due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the easterlies are affecting the eastern sections of… Read More
Mt. Carmel church in QC declared as Minor Basilica
March 26, 2019, 9:08 am
MANILA — The number of minor basilicas in the Philippines has reached 15, with the declaration on Monday of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel as an addition to the list. The shrine becomes the first church to assume the status of a minor basilica in the Diocese of Cubao. It was… Read More
DOJ welcomes 32 new prosecutors
March 26, 2019, 8:54 am
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday announced the appointment of new prosecutors. They are :1) Abello, Christian de Lemos -- Department of Justice (DOJ), National Prosecution Service (NPS), Office of the City Prosecutor (OCP), Manila - Prosecutor II (Assistant City… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Mar. 26, 2019
March 26, 2019, 7:28 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Business groups push secondary water source INQUIRER – Penalize water firm, petitioners ask MWSS MANILA BULLETIN – Metro Manila water supply assured MANILA TIMES – Sara blasts Leila over ‘honesty’ MANILA STANDARD – El Niño: Too big a problem PHILIPPINE STAR – 31… Read More
OSG asks SC to junk challenge vs. Mislatel
March 25, 2019, 9:56 pm
MANILA -- Government lawyers asked the Supreme Court (SC) to turn down a suit questioning the awarding of the third telecommunications slot to Mindanao Islamic Telephone Co. (Mislatel). In a 38-page comment, Solicitor General Jose Calida asked for the dismissal of the amended petition filed last… Read More
DOH heeds Comelec rule on poll campaign ads
March 25, 2019, 9:03 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it ‘strictly’ complies with the rules of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that prohibit posting of any campaign materials in all DOH-accredited hospitals. The DOH issued the statement in response to Comelec’s request to take down… Read More
Martial law in Mindanao favorable to IPs
March 25, 2019, 8:28 pm
MANILA -- Some members of Mindanao's indigenous peoples (IPs) have expressed their continued support to the ongoing martial law in the island. Datu Ramon Bayaan, in an interview with DWDD Radio on March 20, said the reports claiming that IP are being abused or having problems due to martial law… Read More
China donates IT equipment, books to Ateneo
March 25, 2019, 8:15 pm
MANILA-- The Chinese Embassy in Manila has donated books and IT equipment to the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). The donations, which include video conferencing camera and Huawei thin clients, were placed at the New Rizal Library in ADMU and the Ateneo Junior and Senior High School. "I… Read More
Palace leaves Sandra Cam’s fate to Ombudsman
March 25, 2019, 6:55 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it would be up to the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate an allegation that Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam has amassed PHP500 million ill-gotten wealth. “From what I understand, somebody has already filed a case in… Read More
China eyes more tie-up with PH universities on student exchanges
March 25, 2019, 6:49 pm
MANILA-- The Chinese Embassy in Manila is planning to forge more agreements with Philippine universities, as it cited the positive outcome of existing student exchanges aimed at strengthening the Manila-Beijing relations. "We have two university partners but in the future we will consider… Read More
TESDA Isabela introduces 'Tower Plus' project
March 25, 2019, 6:30 pm
MANILA -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Isabela (TESDA-Isabela) has introduced a project seeking to help augment the government's need for more construction workers for the "Build, Build, Build" program. "Tower Plus project is an initiative of TESDA-Isabela. We are now… Read More
Pinoys urged to elect pro-education candidates
March 25, 2019, 6:28 pm
MANILA -- An education advocacy group on Monday urged education stakeholders to choose leaders who will prioritize education in their legislative agenda. “There is a need for stakeholders across various sectors of society to be deliberate and coordinated with our efforts to push for reforms in… Read More
TESDA prepares to draft IRR on 'Tulong Trabaho' law
March 25, 2019, 6:15 pm
MANILA -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will soon create a technical working group to draft the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) in line with the recently signed Tulong Trabaho law. "We target on or before May 27 to issue the IRR. Consultations with… Read More
CCTV footage in hearing of QC fiscal's ambush scrutinized
March 25, 2019, 6:10 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) formally terminated on Monday its hearings on the murder case of Quezon City prosecutor Rogelio Velasco. Senior State Prosecutor Peter Ong along with investigators from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and defense counsels viewed footage from the… Read More
State solicitors ask PRRD to reconsider veto of OSG bill
March 25, 2019, 6:08 pm
MANILA -- A group of state lawyers is asking President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his veto of the bill that would have corrected a discrepancy in their years of creditable service. "We, therefore, humbly request you, Mr. President, to grant us equal retirement benefits in parity with our… Read More
CBCP lauds PH-Japan labor cooperation deal
March 25, 2019, 5:43 pm
MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) on Monday lauded the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the Philippines and Japan, which provides for better protection on the… Read More
