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NFA prepares logistics for palay buying
September 11, 2018, 2:09 pm
MANILA -- With the forthcoming main crop harvest this October, the National Food Authority (NFA) has readied the funds and other logistical requirements for its palay buying activities. NFA Administrator Jason Aquino said the food agency has sufficient funds ready for remittance to field offices… Read More
MMDA personnel return USD79.5K
September 11, 2018, 1:52 pm
MANILA -- Three members of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Road Emergency Group were cited for honesty after returning a sling bag containing USD79,500 to a road accident victim in Taguig City on Tuesday. MMDA rescue personnel Mariel Bacho, Kristopher Concepcion, and Sheena… Read More
BRP Gregorio del Pilar being inspected for grounding damage
September 11, 2018, 1:49 pm
MANILA -- Extensive examination is still being conducted on the Philippine Navy (PN) flagship, BRP Gregorio del Pilar (FF-15), that ran aground off Hasa-Hasa (international name Half-Moon) Shoal in Palawan province last August 29. "FF-15 is still undergoing extensive inspection prior (to) its… Read More
No Filipino hurt as 'Mangkhut' batters Guam
September 11, 2018, 1:38 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday no Filipino was reported to be "adversely affected" as Typhoon Mangkhut that lashed at Guam on Monday. In a statement, DFA Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato assured that the agency continues to monitor the situation of the estimated… Read More
House panel junks impeach complaint vs. SC justices
September 11, 2018, 1:15 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives justice committee on Tuesday dismissed the consolidated impeachment complaint against Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Teresita de Castro and six associate justices for insufficiency in substance. At least 23 members of the committee stood up and found the… Read More
Israel offers more military equipment to PH
September 11, 2018, 12:30 pm
MANILA -- Israel is offering more military equipment to sell to the Philippines, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday. This is aside from the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), radars, protective vests, which the country has already acquired from the said country, he added. "You know we… Read More
Typhoon 'Mangkhut' intensifies as it approaches PH
September 11, 2018, 12:15 pm
MANILA—Moderate to heavy rains are expected in most parts of the country starting Wednesday (Sept. 12) as the strong typhoon with international name "Mangkhut" continues to gain strength and moves westward into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In its 11 a.m. tropical cyclone… Read More
CSC resets suspended Career Service exams in NCR, Rizal on November 11
September 11, 2018, 11:02 am
MANILA -- The Civil Service Commission has reset the schedule of the Professional and Sub-Professional levels pen and paper exam in the National Capital Region and Morong, Rizal on November 11, 2018. Examinees have the same school and room assignments in the cancelled August 12 exams due to… Read More
No 'Davao Group' meddling in AFP modernization: Lorenzana
September 11, 2018, 9:28 am
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday denied allegations made by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV claiming that a so-called "Davao Group" is meddling with the ongoing military modernization program. "Hindi totoo yan (That's not true)," Lorenzana told… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
September 11, 2018, 6:56 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – House OKs ‘Trabaho’ bill on 3rd, final reading INQUIRER – Workers tell Roque: Check market prices MANILA BULLETIN – DBM blamed for rice crisis MANILA TIMES – Court defers Trillanes arrest MANILA STANDARD – ‘All amnesties by PNoy void’ PHILIPPINE STAR – Makati… Read More
Gazmin’s approval voids Trillanes’ amnesty: Panelo
September 10, 2018, 10:23 pm
MANILA – The amnesty granted to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was invalid from the start since it was signed by former Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and not by former president Benigno Aquino III, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said on Monday. Panelo said he saw a document… Read More
P6.4-B shabu case not completely dismissed: Palace
September 10, 2018, 10:22 pm
MANILA – The decision of Valenzuela Regional Trial Court (RTC) affirming its previous ruling to dismiss charges against nine individuals involved the alleged PHP6.4 billion worth of shabu shipment is not yet final, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the… Read More
DAR, DSWD to increase 36k farmers’ income through livelihood projects
September 10, 2018, 10:21 pm
MANILA – Household incomes of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), small holder farmers and farmworkers will soon get a boost as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) partnered to roll out programs and activities to develop and… Read More
Gov’t mulls 'full-time' Customs exec to authorize rice import permits
September 10, 2018, 10:18 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday said President Rodrigo R. Duterte is considering the designation of a full-time Bureau of Customs (BOC) official to authorize the issuance of import permits for rice to streamline the procedure. “Isa sa solusyon na naiisip ay magkaroon ng isang (One of the… Read More
Multi-airport plan within Metro Manila pushed
September 10, 2018, 9:51 pm
MANILA —The government is committed to the development of airports near the National Capital Region to decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and prevent paralysis of operations in case a similar Xiamen incident happens in the future, transport and finance officials said Monday.… Read More
JBC sets interview for SC justice bets on Sept. 26
September 10, 2018, 9:41 pm
MANILA – The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to conduct a public interview on Sept. 26 for applicants vying for the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (SC). The position was vacated by Associate Justice Samuel Martires, whose early retirement was granted by the High… Read More
Church won't join destabilization plot vs. Duterte
September 10, 2018, 9:26 pm
MANILA — The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday assured that it will not take part in any destabilization plot against the government. “Definitely kung meron man plan wala dun ang simbahan. I can say that. The Church is not in the habit of participating in these… Read More
Veloso family to visit Mary Jane in Indonesia jail
September 10, 2018, 8:28 pm
MANILA — A send-off gathering was held Monday for jailed overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso's family members who are set to fly to Indonesia on Tuesday to visit her in prison. The event was attended by Veloso’s legal counsel, supporters of the OFW and church workers from the… Read More
Batanes still under Signal No. 1 as ‘Neneng’ slightly intensifies
September 10, 2018, 8:19 pm
MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday kept Batanes under tropical cyclone warning signal number one as Tropical Depression “Neneng” slightly accelerated. While occasional rains with gusty winds are expected over Batanes,… Read More
PH-Israel deal on energy exploration still under study
September 10, 2018, 7:55 pm
MANILA – The energy exploration agreement, which was supposed to be signed between the Philippine government and Israeli oil firm Ratio Petroleum Limited, is still under study at the Office of the President, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the signing of… Read More
