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PCIJ report on kin’s infra projects ‘malicious’: SAP Go
September 8, 2018, 1:51 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte’s top aide, Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, described as “malicious” an investigative report that his relatives were among Davao City’s top contractors. In an article published on Thursday, the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ)… Read More
LPA, monsoon to bring scattered rains over Luzon
September 8, 2018, 10:05 am
MANILA -- A low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon affecting Luzon will bring scattered rain showers over the island on Saturday, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring an LPA, last spotted about… Read More
Navy looking into cause of flagship's grounding
September 8, 2018, 9:55 am
MANILA -- With Philippine Navy (PN) flagship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF-15) safely docked in Subic Bay, Zambales, the focus is now on determining the actual cause of its Aug. 29 grounding off Hasa-Hasa Shoal in Palawan province. "The priority of the Navy is to determine the actual cause/s of the… Read More
Duterte's trust ratings remain 'very good'
September 8, 2018, 9:15 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte’s net trust rating remains “very good” despite an 8-point drop from his 65-percent net trust score last March to 57 percent in the second quarter of 2018, recent survey results show. In the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from June 27 to 30,… Read More
DOJ asks court to issue another arrest warrant vs. Trillanes
September 8, 2018, 8:00 am
MANILA -- After the amnesty given to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was invalidated by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday filed another motion for the issuance of an alias warrant of arrest and hold departure order (HDO) before the Makati City Regional Trial Court… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018
September 8, 2018, 7:29 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- Megacrisis at airport? Let's check the manual INQUIRER -- DOJ hounds Trillanes, turns to another court PHILIPPINE STAR -- Duterte tells AFP: Wait for court order MANILA BULLETIN -- PH secures US$60-M deals MANILA TIMES -- Palace: Trillanes stays free, arrest up to courts… Read More
Duterte to bring home USD143.6-M fresh investments
September 7, 2018, 10:51 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will bring home a total of USD143.57 million worth of fresh investments from his six-day official visit to Israel and Jordan, Malacañang said Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said USD82.9 million of the amount was the result of business meetings… Read More
Filipinos affected by Hokkaido quake get help: DFA
September 7, 2018, 8:43 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said the Philippine embassy in Japan is assisting a second group of Filipino tourists who were in Sapporo when the magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Hokkaido on Thursday. The 40 Filipino tourists reached out and told the Philippine embassy… Read More
Aviation execs see PH's need for open skies policy
September 7, 2018, 8:42 pm
MANILA -- A Philippine Airlines (PAL) executive on Friday noted the country's need for the open skies policy, and the local industry's support for the ASEAN Single Aviation Market (ASAM). An open skies policy is the easing up of the rules governing air transportation around the world. ASAM aims to… Read More
6.4% inflation not reason to panic: Palace
September 7, 2018, 8:41 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday maintained that there is no reason to panic despite an inflation that hit a nine-year high at 6.4 percent in August. “This 6.4 is not unprecedented in our history. We have inflations rates of 7 percent. During GMA’s (Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) time it was double… Read More
Comelec sets 25% ballot-shading threshold
September 7, 2018, 8:13 pm
MANILA — Less than eight months before the May 19, 2019 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set the shading of ballots at 25 percent to fix the shading threshold on disputes in automated elections system (AES). In Comelec Resolution No. 10419 promulgated on Sept. 5, 2018, the… Read More
Marina launches domestic ship modernization drive
September 7, 2018, 7:31 pm
MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has launched an information campaign on its domestic ship modernization program, which aims to ensure safe and efficient sea vessels traveling across the country. In a statement Friday, Marina said it has oriented 80 motorbanca owners and… Read More
PRRD to follow rule of law in Trillanes case: Roque
September 7, 2018, 7:22 pm
AMMAN, Jordan – President Rodrigo Duterte will abide by the rule of law and will await the issuance of a warrant of arrest if there is one to be issued against Senator Antonio Trillanes.President Duterte made the declaration during a late night meeting with members of the Cabinet, who are with… Read More
Guevarra welcomes Trillanes petition at SC
September 7, 2018, 5:41 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday welcomed Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's petition before the Supreme Court (SC), asking the High Court to grant a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would stop the military and police from arresting him after his amnesty was voided via… Read More
Port collectors told to expedite basic commodities' processing
September 7, 2018, 5:23 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has ordered all port collectors to expedite the processing of basic commodities such as rice, sugar, pork, and chicken, to aid the supply issue caused by artificial shortage. In a memorandum, Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña directed port officials that… Read More
DILG to insist on including LGUs in proposed federal Charter
September 7, 2018, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said it will insist on returning parts of Article 10 on Local Government in the proposed federal Constitution drafted by the Consultative Committee (ConCom). DILG Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya said in the proposed… Read More
Employment rate rises to 10-year high
September 7, 2018, 5:18 pm
MANILA -- The July 2018 round of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) reported strong job creation, as the Philippine economy added an estimated 488,000 jobs, putting the total number of employed Filipinos at 40.7 million. This translates to an employment rate of 94.6 percent, which is tied for the… Read More
Comelec to revive mall voters registration nationwide
September 7, 2018, 5:16 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to revive the conduct of satellite registration activities in malls nationwide. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez noted that the registration activities in malls, approved via Comelec Resolution No. 10417 dated September 5, will accept… Read More
Gov't measures to tame commodity price hikes will work: Dominguez
September 7, 2018, 4:52 pm
MANILA -- Government economists are expecting "moderate" inflation in the months ahead, following a slew of measures to help tame the rise in commodity prices, like easing up import procedures for rice, fish, and sugar to boost supply in the markets. Chaired by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez… Read More
Valenzuela court junks DOJ plea vs. 9 in P6.4-B shabu haul
September 7, 2018, 4:10 pm
MANILA -- A Valenzuela Regional Trial Court (RTC) has denied the Department of Justice's (DOJ) plea, seeking to reverse its decision that dismissed the drug charges against nine persons, including Chinese businessman Chen Julong, alias Richard Tan; and customs broker Mark Taguba, over the… Read More
