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DepEd transfers teacher in viral video hitting, scolding Boy Scouts
October 21, 2018, 12:43 pm
MANILA — The Department of Education has decided to transfer to another public school a teacher who was caught hitting Boy Scout students in a viral video. "Per update of the regional director last night, the teacher agreed to be re-assigned to another school while we are undergoing the… Read More
Poll watchdog asks Comelec to release info on party-list groups
October 21, 2018, 12:40 pm
MANILA — An election monitoring group on Saturday called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to release pertinent information on aspirants who filed certificates of nomination and acceptance (CONA) of party-list groups in connection with the May 2019 elections. In a statement, Kontra Daya… Read More
China, PH hold 1st youth exchange program
October 21, 2018, 11:27 am
MANILA — Some 54 delegates joined the first ever China-Philippines Youth Friendly Exchange Program, which is expected to further enhance the relationship of the two countries, from Oct. 18 to Nov. 1 this year. In an interview Friday, Jiang Fan of the Fujian Foreign Affairs Office said the… Read More
PNP orders field units to intensify counter-ops vs. Reds
October 21, 2018, 11:22 am
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday alerted all field units to conduct counter-actions against members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) following the recent attacks against police officers in various provinces. On instructions of PNP… Read More
PDEA sees links between 'shabu' seized in MICP, recent anti-drug ops
October 21, 2018, 11:08 am
MANILA — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said samples from the intercepted shabu shipment at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) and pieces of drug evidence seized from recent anti-drug operations are linked together. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino said the… Read More
Palace disputes Inquirer headline on fare hike statement
October 21, 2018, 11:05 am
MANILA — Malacañang has disputed a newspaper headline pertaining to its statement on jeepney fare hikes, saying it never asked the public to “stop whining” but merely sought for more patience amid rising prices of goods. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo was reacting to a Philippine… Read More
DOJ chief lauds SWS survey showing Cabinet 'good' satisfaction rating
October 21, 2018, 11:03 am
MANILA — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Saturday welcomed the "good" satisfaction ratings obtained by the Cabinet officials of President Rodrigo Duterte based on a recent latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) report. Guevarra attributed the improved net satisfaction ratings of the Cabinet… Read More
Faeldon yet to assume post as BuCor chief: Guevarra
October 21, 2018, 11:02 am
MANILA — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Saturday said former Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon has yet to assume his new post as head of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). "Mr. Faeldon has not assumed office as of today. I will confer with him as soon as he accepts the job and reports for… Read More
Indonesian training ship to arrive in PH for 4-day goodwill visit
October 21, 2018, 11:01 am
MANILA — An Indonesian Navy vessel, the KRI Bima Suci (945), will arrive at Pier 15, Manila South Harbor Monday for a four-day goodwill visit in the country. Commander Jonathan Zata, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson, said the ship, which is classified as a training vessel, will be rendered the… Read More
Rains over parts of PH Sunday
October 21, 2018, 10:45 am
MANILA — Rain showers will prevail over over most parts of the archipelago, the weather bureau said Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the northeasterly surface windflow affecting Luzon will cause cloudy skies with scattered… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
October 21, 2018, 8:37 am
BUSINESS MIRROR - 'Haste makes waste' PHILIPPINE STAR - DENR: No total ban on Boracay parties INQUIRER - BoC exec: Early 'Shabu' smuggling intel ignored MANILA BULLETIN - Healing Boracay MANILA STANDARD - 'Good housekeeping' MANILA TIMES - Duterte urges NPA anew to surrender Read More
Senate, House, Cabinet get 'good' satisfaction rating: SWS
October 20, 2018, 11:19 pm
MANILA — Filipinos gave "good" satisfaction ratings to the Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court and the Duterte Cabinet, latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) report showed. Based on a survey conducted Sept. 15 to 23 and published on Saturday (Oct. 20), the Senate scored a 48… Read More
DFA chief cites Asia-Europe meeting in addressing global issues
October 20, 2018, 7:05 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has cited the huge role of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in discussing pressing world issues, stressing the importance of sitting down and tackling ways in addressing global concerns. Locsin pointed out that regions that account for some of… Read More
‘Honeylet is really my true love’: Duterte
October 20, 2018, 1:38 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte described his partner, Cielito “Honeylet” Avanceña, as his “true love”. “Out of everyone else that I know, she’s the one that I will really believe in,” Duterte said during the inauguration of the Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on… Read More
Rains over parts of PH Saturday
October 20, 2018, 10:03 am
MANILA -- Some parts of the country will experience rains due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao, and the northeasterly surface windflow affecting northern Luzon, the weather bureau said Saturday. Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela and Apayao will have cloudy skies with light… Read More
BRP Tarlac to arrive home Monday
October 20, 2018, 9:28 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday will welcome home the strategic sealift vessel BRP Tarlac (LD-601) and her 300-man contingent following the historic visit to Vladivostok, Russia and Jeju Island, South Korea early this month. The arrival ceremony will take place at Pier 15, South… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018
October 20, 2018, 7:41 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- After Boracay, what's next? INQUIRER -- Whistleblower cries 'shabu' cargo cover-up PHILIPPINE STAR -- Senators need to be convinced on longer ML MANILA BULLETIN -- Purge of nuisance bets begins MANILA TIMES -- 'Be careful with Sara' MANILA STANDARD -- Price rollback: P2 Read More
Duterte doesn't interfere in Senate affairs: Palace
October 19, 2018, 9:48 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said President Rodrigo Duterte won’t interfere with the functions of the Senate amid detained Senator Leila de Lima’s call to investigate Chinese businessman Michael Yang. “The President does not interfere with a co-equal branch of government. Neither does he… Read More
Boracay Island, standard for all resorts in PH
October 19, 2018, 8:20 pm
MANILA — After conducting inspections in Boracay in the past two days, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it wants to make the world-famous island the gold standard for all resorts in the country. DILG Officer-In-Charge Secretary Eduardo M. Año said while local and… Read More
PAL expands services from Clark hub
October 19, 2018, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its services to and from Clark International Airport by opening three new routes starting this month. Beginning Oct. 28, PAL will offer the Clark-San Vicente (Palawan) and Clark-San Jose (Mindoro) routes, while flights between Clark and Cauayan will… Read More
