National
NFA Council okays more rice imports
September 25, 2018, 10:43 am
MANILA -- The National Food Authority (NFA) Council has set measures to ensure sufficient and affordable rice as it allowed importation of 750,000 metric tons of rice for sale to markets nationwide at prices lower than commercial counterparts, Department of Agriculture (DA) Sec. Emmanuel Piñol… Read More
Ouster plots work of CPP-NPA: Lorenzana
September 25, 2018, 10:37 am
MANILA -- The "Red October" ouster plot, bared by the military over the weekend, is the confirmed handiwork of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA), Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday. "We take it seriously. Remember that this was uncovered last February… Read More
PDEA backs Senate reso allowing K9 findings as evidence in drug cases
September 25, 2018, 10:35 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has expressed support for Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao's proposed resolution seeking to allow the findings of K9s and swabbing of drug samples as admissible evidence in court. PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino said the proposal is a welcome… Read More
DENR to tighten environmental watch in tourist areas
September 25, 2018, 9:11 am
MANILA -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has vowed to intensify the enforcement of environmental laws in Boracay Island and other top Philippine tourist destinations. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the agency will establish permanent offices in those areas to strictly… Read More
CA stops auction, sale of Banco Filipino
September 25, 2018, 9:11 am
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals has stopped the auction and transfer of properties of the defunct Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank (Banco Filipino). In a decision penned by Associate Justice Ronaldo Roberto B. Martin, the CA’s 10th division ruled to allow the plea of the Banco… Read More
PTFoMS team deployed to probe GenSan media harassment
September 25, 2018, 8:45 am
MANILA -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has deployed a fact-finding team (FFT) to General Santos City to investigate an alleged harassment against two radio broadcasters. PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco made the decision in response to the complaint… Read More
House defers consideration of PCOO budget for 2019
September 25, 2018, 8:37 am
MANILA -- The House of Representatives deferred early Tuesday its plenary consideration on the proposed PHP1.474-billion budget of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for 2019. The House plenary started tackling the PCOO budget past 12 a.m. but suspended its consideration… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018
September 25, 2018, 7:18 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Ompong farm damage climbs to nearly P27B INQUIRER – Palace: Marcos, Enrile can’t distort history MANILA BULLETIN – Another round of oil price hike MANILA TIMES – Peso sinks to new low MANILA STANDARD – Extra rice imports okayed PHILIPPINE STAR – ‘Plots to oust… Read More
Senate passes bill giving coco farmers more seats in PCA board
September 25, 2018, 6:18 am
MANILA -- Voting 18-0, the Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure, seeking to reconstitute the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Board to give greater representation to coconut farmers in the agency tasked to manage the PHP105-billion coconut levy funds. Senate Bill No.… Read More
Isolated rain showers over PH on Tuesday
September 25, 2018, 6:10 am
MANILA -- The whole archipelago will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms until Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The weather bureau said there may be… Read More
Senate passes bill creating PH energy research, policy institute
September 24, 2018, 9:14 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to establish the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) to help address research and policy gaps in the local energy sector and push for reforms that will directly benefit Filipinos. Senate Bill 1574… Read More
Palace backs LLDA resolution vs. Laguna Lake fish pens
September 24, 2018, 7:55 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang will stand by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)’s resolution limiting the fish cages and pens from 12,500 to 5,000 hectares of Laguna Lake. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this comment when asked to comment on the bangus (milkfish) industry… Read More
PH to push for migration at UN General Assembly
September 24, 2018, 7:53 pm
MANILA -- One of the country's focus at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly is to champion migration, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Monday. The official left for New York to attend the event and hold bilateral talks with 10 to 13 countries on the sidelines. With around 10… Read More
Senators oppose removing tax incentives on books
September 24, 2018, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- Two senators on Monday expressed their opposition to a provision in the Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Reform Act, better known as TRAIN 2, which seeks to remove incentives previously afforded to persons and enterprises in the publishing industry. As stated in the bill’s… Read More
Over 31K fuel subsidy cards released so far: DOTr
September 24, 2018, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- More than 30,000 Pantawid Pasada cards were already distributed to public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators and drivers nationwide since the program was launched in July, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Monday. A total of 31,677 Pantawid Pasada fuel subsidy cards were… Read More
PH, China joint exploration talks 'on track': Cayetano
September 24, 2018, 7:39 pm
MANILA-- Despite stalled consensus on a draft joint exploration agreement last week, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said the talks with China on the partnership is "on track." The supposed official visit of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Manila on… Read More
Public support will deter ouster plot vs. Duterte: Palace
September 24, 2018, 7:21 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said that groups plotting to oust President Rodrigo R. Duterte through "people power" will find it difficult to succeed given the Filipinos’ “overwhelming” support for the leader they voted for in the May 2016 elections. “We are confident that we enjoy… Read More
DTI to import rice soon
September 24, 2018, 5:36 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its attached corporation, the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), will now import rice, Malacañang announced Monday. “Pagdating po sa bigas, ang mabuting balita, DTI na po ang mag-i-import ng bigas at hindi lamang… Read More
DFA awaiting report on 7 Pinoys abducted in Nigeria
September 24, 2018, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is awaiting an official report on the seven Filipinos reportedly kidnapped off the coast of Nigeria on Saturday. Cayetano neither confirmed nor denied the news but said the Philippine… Read More
Districts get budget cuts for failing to spend funds: solon
September 24, 2018, 5:30 pm
MANILA-- A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Monday said the districts that suffered budget cuts for next year have registered low disbursement rates for the current year. In a press conference on Monday, Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone justified the House leadership's move to realign… Read More
