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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
Public warned on unauthorized HEIs issuing certain programs
September 19, 2018, 2:10 pm
MANILA -- Commission on Higher Education officer-in-charge J. Prospero de Vera III warned students and faculty members against unauthorized higher education institutions (HEIs) offering certain degree programs. “We need to protect students and faculty members, marami pa dito nabibiktima nila ay… Read More
108 Filipinos under UAE amnesty program arrive in Manila
September 19, 2018, 2:08 pm
MANILA -- A total of 108 Filipinos from Dubai who availed of the amnesty program of the United Arab Emirates government arrived in Manila on Wednesday. The latest batch, composed of an infant and 107 overseas Filipino workers, brings to 838 the total number of Filipinos repatriated since August… Read More
House starts plenary deliberations on 2019 budget
September 19, 2018, 2:00 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday started its plenary deliberations on the proposed PHP3.757-trillion national budget for 2019. This comes after the budget deliberation was stalled since Monday due to claims of billions worth of “insertions” in the budget of some lawmakers.… Read More
Steel-cutting for PN's 2nd missile-armed frigate done deal
September 19, 2018, 1:07 pm
MANILA -- The steel-cutting for the Philippine Navy (PN)'s second missile-armed frigate took place at Pohang City, South Korea on Monday. In a statement Wednesday, PN said this was held at the Shin Hwa Tech facility, a sub-contractor of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the shipyard builder that won… Read More
Missing fisherman in Rizal Reef now safe in Puerto Princesa
September 19, 2018, 11:16 am
MANILA -- The fisherman, who was reported missing 45 nautical miles southeast of Rizal Reef in the West Philippine Sea, has been successfully rescued by a Filipino fishing vessel and is now safe in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This was disclosed by Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong in a statement… Read More
'Ompong'-affected individuals reach 1-M
September 19, 2018, 11:15 am
MANILA -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that families affected by Typhoon Ompong has climbed to some one million individuals or 264,304 families residing in 3,780 barangays in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, the National Capital Region (NCR) and the… Read More
ITCZ affecting southern Luzon, Visayas
September 19, 2018, 10:54 am
MANILA—An intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Luzon and Visayas will bring scattered rain showers in these areas Wednesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Metro Manila, Bicol Region,… Read More
PCSO donates P10-M aid to PH Red Cross
September 19, 2018, 9:59 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has donated PHP10-million in financial assistance to Philippine Red Cross to further enhance its programs and services, especially in times of calamities and disasters. “This will benefit the National Blood Services of PRC. We hope that… Read More
Peter Lim still in PH; no need to ask Interpol help yet: DOJ
September 19, 2018, 9:57 am
MANILA -- There is no need for now to seek assistance from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in locating businessman and alleged drug lord Peter Lim. “Too early to alert Interpol. No record that Peter Lim has left the country since his indictment,” Justice Secretary… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed., Sept.19, 2018
September 19, 2018, 7:55 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Q4 inflation seen slower amid agri loss, weak peso INQUIRER – Senators to oppose P55-B pork in budget MANILA BULLETIN – P55-B ‘pork’ stirs House row MANILA TIMES – Mining a monster - Duterte MANILA STANDARD – Food imports to avert shortfall PHILIPPINE STAR – 10… Read More
EU readies P125-M aid for 'Ompong' victims
September 18, 2018, 9:55 pm
MANILA-- The European Union (EU) on Tuesday mobilized an emergency aid package worth EUR2 million or approximately PHP125.06 million to support the victims of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) in the Philippines. "The EU is supporting the people of the Philippines, many of whom are in urgent need of… Read More
Myanmar to overtake PH if corruption not addressed: PRRD
September 18, 2018, 9:50 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday warned that Myanmar will overtake the Philippines if corruption as well as peace and order problem will not be addressed immediately. “If we cannot take care of corruption, mas lalo na talagang ma-overtake na tayo ng Myanmar (Myanmar will really… Read More
Access is major impediment to power restoration: DOE
September 18, 2018, 9:26 pm
MANILA -- Accessing the areas affected by typhoon "Ompong" is the main problem in power restoration, Department of Energy (DOE) spokesperson Felix William Fuentebella told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday. "Ompong" made a landfall in Cagayan in the morning of Sept. 15, and left the… Read More
DA offers Magnolia chicken at P139 per kilo
September 18, 2018, 9:20 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with local conglomerate San Miguel Food, Inc. (SMFI) to offer lower-priced chicken products to the public. On Tuesday, DA and SMFI launched in Metro Manila the "Manok ng Masa," offering the Magnolia brand chicken at PHP139 per kilogram.… Read More
Duterte urges public to donate to gov’t instead of TV stations
September 18, 2018, 8:29 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday urged the public to send donations for victims of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) to the government, particularly the military, and or humanitarian organization Red Cross instead of private TV stations. “I will not mention it but yung mga (those)… Read More
CHED eyes August opening of classes in public schools
September 18, 2018, 8:26 pm
MANILA -- To ensure the smooth implementation of the free quality tertiary education law under the cash-based budgeting system, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Tuesday it is considering to move the start of the academic calendar of state universities to August. In a press… Read More
House okays P51-B realignment in 2019 budget
September 18, 2018, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives, convening as the Committee of the Whole, on Tuesday approved a report proposing the realignment of at least PHP51.792 billion of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget for 2019 to fund various programs of other government agencies. Deputy… Read More
CHED to improve damage reporting system during calamities
September 18, 2018, 7:14 pm
MANILA -- While its regional offices were able to submit preliminary damage assessment reports on state universities and colleges (SUCs) affected by Typhoon Ompong, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officer-in-charge J. Prospero de Vera III said on Tuesday there is still room to improve and… Read More
