National
Nograles backs P51.7-B budget realignment
September 19, 2018, 7:16 pm
MANILA -- House appropriations committee chairman Karlo Nograles on Wednesday said the realignment of some PHP51.7 billion from the 2019 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is a welcome improvement as it would provide more funding for education and health services. In a… Read More
Malacañang backs probe of 10 mayors over absence during ‘Ompong’
September 19, 2018, 5:47 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday supported the move of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to investigate reports that at least 10 municipal mayors in Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) were absent during the onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong”… Read More
CEB resumes Tuguegarao flights, aids in relief ops
September 19, 2018, 5:36 pm
MANILA -- Cebu Pacific (CEB) partially resumed operations in Tuguegarao Airport on Tuesday, as it also helped in bringing relief supplies. "A small aircraft was used, but not just for relief operations since we also had passengers," CEB spokesperson Charo Lagamon told the Philippine News Agency… Read More
Comelec to utilize unused forms from past polls in Marawi BSKE
September 19, 2018, 5:30 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to utilize unused forms for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Marawi City set on September 22. In Minute Resolution No. 18-0693, the Comelec en banc has approved to use non-accountable election forms that were not… Read More
DOTr urges jeepney operators, drivers to form cooperatives
September 19, 2018, 5:17 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said jeepney operators and drivers must form cooperatives to facilitate easier access to financial institutions and ensure efficient public transportation in the country. The DOTr envisions for the public transportation… Read More
We don't need your advice, Palace tells Roxas
September 19, 2018, 5:07 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday said it would rather not listen to suggestions of former Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer and Cabinet official Manuel “Mar” Roxas II to lower the prices of rice. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque turned down Roxas’ advice, noting that he had his own… Read More
Maynilad bares P422-M pipe replacement budget for QC
September 19, 2018, 5:01 pm
MANILA -- Utility firm Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is spending about PHP422 million to replace over two kilometers of old and leaky pipes along the portion of D. Tuazon Street from Scout Alcaraz Street to E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City. Replacing the 50-year-old pipes will… Read More
Gov't to help miners gain public trust with responsible mining rules
September 19, 2018, 4:56 pm
MANILA -- The government has vowed to work with mining companies to build public confidence in the mining sector. At the Mining Philippines 2018 International Conference and Exhibition being held at Sofitel in Pasay City, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary… Read More
Palace allays fears of Palparan pardon
September 19, 2018, 4:53 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday allayed fears that President Rodrigo R. Duterte will give retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan a pardon, assuring the public that justice will be served over the disappearance of two university students. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark after… Read More
Duterte directs HUDCC to build permanent evacuation centers
September 19, 2018, 4:48 pm
MANILA – Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Tuesday said President Rodrigo R. Duterte has instructed a key shelter agency to build permanent evacuation centers in the wake of a recent landslide in Itogon, Benguet. "Inatasan ng ating Pangulo ‘yung HUDCC… Read More
OSG asks SC to reinstate syndicated estafa raps vs. Delfin Lee
September 19, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) asked the Supreme Court (SC) to overturn its ruling which downgraded the charges against property developer Delfin Lee and other Globe Asiatique (GA) officials from syndicated estafa to simple estafa. In a 47-page motion for reconsideration filed… Read More
Clarify MOA with BI on stay of missionaries in PH, Fox urges CBCP
September 19, 2018, 4:37 pm
MANILA — Australian nun Patricia Anne Fox urged the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to release a statement on the rights of foreign missionaries to renew their visas. Fox was referring to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the CBCP… Read More
Realigned DPWH funds to be itemized: Andaya
September 19, 2018, 4:31 pm
MANILA -- House majority leader Rolando Andaya Jr. on Wednesday gave assurance that the realigned funds worth PHP51.792 billion from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 2019 budget would be itemized. Andaya made the statement in response to ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio… Read More
TV network asked to submit copy of 2011 report on Trillanes' amnesty
September 19, 2018, 4:17 pm
MANILA -- The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 150 has ordered GMA Network to provide a copy of a news report about Senator Antonio Trillanes IV availing of amnesty for soldiers who participated in the series of uprisings against the Arroyo administration. In an order, Judge Elmo… Read More
Quezon Ave., Cebu BRT systems get DOTr nod
September 19, 2018, 4:05 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said it will be proceeding with the implementation of two out of three Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems -- the Cebu BRT system and the Quezon Avenue BRT system. DOTr Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark de Leon… Read More
DILG urges LGUs to ban tricycles, pedicabs on main roads
September 19, 2018, 4:03 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday reiterated that tricycles and bicycle-pedicabs are not allowed on national highways and main thoroughfares. “For safety reasons, no tricycle or pedicab should operate on national highways utilized by four-wheel… Read More
Fate of 70 missing in 'Ompong' still unknown: PNP
September 19, 2018, 3:54 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said up to 70 persons remain unaccounted for following the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong. In its consolidated partial report, PNP spokesman Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr. said the death toll stands at 81, with 71 wounded. Citing reports… Read More
PUV modernization program gains steam; 484 coops formed
September 19, 2018, 3:49 pm
CLARK, Pampanga — The PUV modernization program, the biggest transformational initiative of the Duterte administration, is gaining steam with 484 transport cooperatives formed within a year of implementation. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and… Read More
PAF assets help 'Ompong' relief missions
September 19, 2018, 2:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is using all its available assets to help the government in its ongoing relief efforts for Typhoon Ompong victims. "As of to date, the PAF is continuously conducting reconnaissance missions and working hand in hand with other government agencies in support… Read More
Return stolen computers: DepEd
September 19, 2018, 2:13 pm
MANILA -- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones urged on Tuesday buyers of stolen computers owned by DepEd to surrender them immediately. In a press briefing in Quezon City, Briones said those who participate in the selling and buying of government-owned properties will… Read More
