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House minority doesn't condone Bertiz' misconduct
October 3, 2018, 3:27 pm
MANILA – The House minority bloc led by Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez on Wednesday said it does not condone the misconduct of its member, ACTS-OFW Party-list Rep. Aniceto "John" Bertiz. Bertiz is in hot water after a CCTV footage of him defying security protocol at the Ninoy Aquino International… Read More
Gov’t execs urged to set good example, follow security protocols
October 3, 2018, 3:22 pm
MANILA -- Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Wednesday reminded government officials that they are not exempted from undergoing checks and following security protocols being implemented at airports. "Having an access pass gives you the opportunity to enter the area but that does not exempt… Read More
After resignation, Uson open to run for senator
October 3, 2018, 3:12 pm
MANILA -- Following her resignation as communications assistant secretary, Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson on Wednesday said she is open to run for a Senate seat, or even for a congressional seat, in next year’s mid-term elections. Uson, however, said her decision whether to run or not in the… Read More
Año orders sustained operations vs. 'Recto counterfeiters'
October 3, 2018, 2:33 pm
MANILA – Despite recent successful arrests, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) to sustain efforts against counterfeiters in Manila amid reports of continued operation in the… Read More
Comelec releases calendar of activities for May 2019 polls
October 3, 2018, 2:01 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the calendar of activities for the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections (NLE). Based on Comelec Resolution No. 10429 promulgated on Oct. 1, the campaign period for those running for senatorial seats and party-list groups… Read More
Damaged BRP Gregorio del Pilar to be operational soon
October 3, 2018, 1:16 pm
MANILA – Efforts are underway to ensure that the frigate, BRP Gregorio del Pilar (FF-15), which was damaged after it ran aground at the Hasa-Hasa (Half-Moon) Shoal on Aug. 29, is made operational at the soonest time, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson said. "It is being targeted that the ship… Read More
Duterte accepts Mocha’s resignation
October 3, 2018, 1:08 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the resignation of Communications Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson, Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go said Wednesday. Go told reporters that Uson submitted her resignation letter on Tuesday. He said Malacañang… Read More
Sotto wants PCOO reverted to Office of Press Secretary
October 3, 2018, 1:04 pm
MANILA – Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Wednesday said he is looking into the possibility of reverting Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) back to the Office of the Press Secretary. “This is the best time to study -- while studying your budget -- to review… Read More
BBC report on PH condition, 'anti-Duterte propaganda': Cayetano
October 3, 2018, 11:38 am
MANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday dismissed as mere "anti-Duterte propaganda" a documentary by the British Broadcasting Corporation that described the outlook of democracy in the Philippines as "bleak". In a statement, Foreign Affairs… Read More
Court to decide on AFP chief's statement on Trillanes amnesty
October 3, 2018, 11:37 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday said that it will just defer to the discretion of the court on how it will appreciate the statement of AFP chief-of-staff, Gen. Carlito Galvez, Jr., on Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's amnesty application. "The (Chief-of-Staff, AFP)… Read More
AFP to name 10 schools in 'Red October' plot in proper time
October 3, 2018, 10:26 am
MANILA --- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it will reveal at the proper time the 10 schools in Metro Manila where the recruitment for the so-called "Red October" ouster plot is ongoing. This, according to AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo in a message to reporters… Read More
P20.4-M 'shabu' seized in Muntinlupa buy-bust
October 3, 2018, 10:24 am
MANILA -- Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized suspected ‘shabu' worth PHP20.4 million and arrested a Taiwanese national in a buy-bust operation in Muntinlupa. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino identified the suspect as Jang Wen-Jung, who was arrested by the… Read More
Typhoon 'Queenie' maintains strength, exits PAR Friday
October 3, 2018, 9:40 am
MANILA -- Typhoon “Queenie” maintains its strength as it moves outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In its 24-hour forecast Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that as of 3 a.m., the eye of “Queenie” was… Read More
Follow Gandhi's example: UN chief
October 3, 2018, 8:51 am
MANILA -- In celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the global community to emulate his commitment to human dignity and social justice. Gandhi is the leader of the Indian independence movement against British… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed., October 3, 2018
October 3, 2018, 7:09 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – ‘Tax leak from cheating firms robs govt of P43B’ INQUIRER – AFP, Palace differ on Trillanes case MANILA BULLETIN – DOE summons oil firms MANILA TIMES – ‘Reds recruiting in 10 universities’ MANILA STANDARD – Palace, military clash PHILIPPINE STAR – AFP chief… Read More
Casing Trillanes’ house ‘perfectly legal’, Palace asserts
October 2, 2018, 10:57 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday found nothing wrong with the presence of military personnel near the house of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, stressing that it was “perfectly legal” as long as his privacy was not violated. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was reacting to Trillanes claim… Read More
Malacañang condemns slay of La Union mayor
October 2, 2018, 9:43 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday condemned the killing of Mayor Alexander “Alan” Buquing of Sudipen, La Union, and vowed to conduct a fast investigation to arrest the culprit. “Like all killings, we condemn it and we commit to conduct a fast investigation to uncover the individuals behind… Read More
Gang leader wanted for murder nabbed in Manila
October 2, 2018, 9:07 pm
MANILA -- Authorities arrested a fugitive gang leader in Tondo who is wanted for the murder of a pedestrian some 18 years ago. In a press conference Tuesday, the National Bureau of Investigation presented Christopher "Topeng" Mariano, who was apprehended by operatives in coordination with the… Read More
Malolos court junks Palparan plea vs. transfer to Bilibid
October 2, 2018, 9:04 pm
MANILA -- The Malolos City Regional Trial Court (RTC) turned down the last ditch motion filed by retired Army Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr. to stop his transfer to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa from the military detention facility in Camp Aguinaldo, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said… Read More
No congestion in MICP, BOC says
October 2, 2018, 9:03 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday denied reports of congestion at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). In a press conference, Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said the yard utilization rate of all ports in the country is high. “When I inspected our ports, the report… Read More
