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'Paeng' almost stationary: PAGASA
September 25, 2018, 9:01 pm
MANILA -- Typhoon Paeng is almost stationary, as it was last eyed 715 km. east of Basco, Batanes, the weather bureau said Tuesday. "Paeng" has maximum sustained winds of 200 km. per hour (kph) near the center, and gustiness of up to 245 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Panelo defends Makati judge over Trillanes' arrest order
September 25, 2018, 8:37 pm
MANILA -- Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Tuesday defended the decision of Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 150 Judge Elmo Alameda ordering the arrest of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. “The order is anchored on solid ground,” Panelo said in a statement. Trillanes… Read More
Duterte strengthens MARINA to comply with int’l convention
September 25, 2018, 8:08 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order (EO) further strengthening the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to ensure the country’s strict and full compliance with the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers… Read More
'Taming' inflation requires set of measures: Andaya
September 25, 2018, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. said on Tuesday addressing the soaring inflation requires a "cocktail of solutions" rather than just a single "magic cure." Andaya made the statement following Malacañang's announcement that President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Administrative Order… Read More
Trillanes returns to Senate after posting bail
September 25, 2018, 7:36 pm
MANILA -- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday returned to the Senate after posting a PHP200,000 bail in connection with the arrest warrant earlier issued by a Makati court over his participation in the 2007 Manila Peninsula siege. In an interview, Trillanes said he is not yet ready to go home… Read More
Roque to ‘consult’ PRRD over 2019 election plans
September 25, 2018, 7:31 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday said he will talk to President Rodrigo R. Duterte sometime this month to discuss about his “plans” to seek a Senate seat. In an interview on ANC’s Headstart, Roque said he has yet to make a decision on his plan to run during either… Read More
CBCP offers prayers for Filipino seafarers abducted in Nigeria
September 25, 2018, 6:34 pm
MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines - Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) is praying for the safety of the seven Filipino seafarers who were abducted by pirates in Nigeria over the weekend. At the same time, Bishop Ruperto Santos, chairman… Read More
SC stresses balance of workers, employers rights
September 25, 2018, 6:32 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated balancing workers' rights with the rights of employers to exercise management prerogatives in dealing with their companies’ affairs, including their right to dismiss erring employees. “We recognized the right of the employer to regulate all… Read More
House to work harder amid 10-pt slide in approval rating
September 25, 2018, 6:22 pm
MANILA -- The leadership of the House of Representatives on Tuesday vowed to double its efforts in passing vital legislative measures after the lower chamber suffered a 10-point drop in its approval rating in the latest Pulse Asia survey. The survey, held from September 1 to 7, showed that the… Read More
Ouster move will not succeed without AFP, Duterte asserts
September 25, 2018, 6:21 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said any ouster move against him will not succeed without the support of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “Alam mo, itong mga plot, plot, plot na ito, ganito lang ang masasabi ko (You know, regarding these ouster plots, this is all I can… Read More
PRRD issues order removing non-tariff barriers for agri products
September 25, 2018, 6:19 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an administrative order removing non-tariff barriers and streamlining administrative procedures on the importation of basic agricultural commodities. Under Administrative Order No. 13 which he signed on September 21, Duterte emphasized the "urgent… Read More
Sotto wants to lower age of criminal liability to 13
September 25, 2018, 4:07 pm
MANILA -- Alarmed by the rise in the number of crimes now being committed by minors, Senate President Vicente Sotto III is pushing for the lowering of the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years old. In filing Senate Bill 2026, Sotto noted that criminal syndicates are exploiting the provisions… Read More
PRRD still most approved, trusted gov't official: Pulse Asia
September 25, 2018, 4:06 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte remains to be the national official with the highest approval and trust ratings, in a recent Pulse Asia survey, despite suffering a double-digit drop, Malacañang said Tuesday. Results of the survey, conducted from Sept. 1 to 7, showed the President scored a 75… Read More
Makati court orders Trillanes’ arrest
September 25, 2018, 3:56 pm
MANILA -- The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 150 has issued an alias warrant of arrest and hold departure order (HDO) against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in connection with his rebellion case. In a 22-page order, Makati RTC Branch 150 Judge Elmo Alameda granted the motion filed by… Read More
Palace to Trillanes: 'Stop drama, allow legal process'
September 25, 2018, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday urged Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to allow the legal process to take its course after the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 150 issued an arrest warrant and hold departure order (HDO) against the Navy officer-turned-lawmaker. “The court has spoken. Let… Read More
Labor group lauds PRRD move to certify SOT bill as urgent
September 25, 2018, 3:28 pm
MANILA -- A labor group on Tuesday lauded President Rodrigo Duterte for certifying as urgent the Security of Tenure Bill, which is pending at the Senate. “By certifying the Security of Tenure or End Endo Act of 2018 as urgent, President Duterte gave the millions of ‘endo’ workers and their… Read More
Comelec reminds Pinoys abroad to register, vote
September 25, 2018, 2:56 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reminded Filipinos abroad to register as voters to be able to participate in the May 2019 midterm polls. The Comelec-Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) issued the reminder as the registration period for overseas absentee voters (OAV) is set… Read More
House holds marathon budget deliberations to meet October deadline
September 25, 2018, 2:44 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives is holding marathon deliberations -- even extending the plenary session until the wee hours -- on the proposed PHP3.757-trillion 2019 national budget to meet its approval deadline by October 12, Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Tuesday. “Well it’s… Read More
Lesson plan preparation ensures quality teaching, learning: DepEd
September 25, 2018, 2:40 pm
MANILA -- Public school teachers would still have to prepare daily lesson logs and plans to ensure quality teaching and learning, the Department of Education said on Monday. “The use of a DLL (Daily Lesson Log) supports teachers in upholding quality education standards and helps them plan… Read More
Survey on more Pinoys satisfied with drug war boosts cops' morale
September 25, 2018, 2:30 pm
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing more Filipinos are satisfied with the government's anti-drug war has uplifted the morale of police officers. “On behalf of the National Capital Region Police… Read More
