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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
Gov’t officials deemed resigned if they file COCs: Palace
September 10, 2018, 7:54 pm
MANILA – Government officials will be considered resigned from their respective posts if they file certificates of candidacy (COCs) for next year’s mid-term elections, Malacañang said on Monday. “Well, lahat po ng magsusumite ng kanilang kandidatura (everyone who will submit their… Read More
NAIA opens 2 new rapid exit taxiways
September 10, 2018, 7:42 pm
MANILA -- Two new rapid exit taxiways were opened Monday afternoon at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The rapid exit taxiways will help aircraft to exit faster, and go to the four terminals of NAIA. "Upon landing, an aircraft would not need to wait or traverse the whole length of… Read More
Probes on Xiamen plane incident ongoing: CAAP
September 10, 2018, 7:32 pm
MANILA-- Two separate probes on the recent incident involving a Xiamen passenger airplane are still being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB) and the flight safety investigation committee (FSIC) of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), an… Read More
Cebu Pacific cancels Guam flights due to typhoon Mangkhut
September 10, 2018, 7:31 pm
MANILA -- Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Monday afternoon announced the cancellation of flights between Manila and Guam scheduled for Tuesday, September 11. The cancellation is due to the weather disturbance caused by typhoon "Mangkhut", it said in an advisory. The cancelled flights are 5J 101 Manila-Guam… Read More
House okays mobile number portability bill
September 10, 2018, 7:28 pm
MANILA -- A measure allowing mobile phone users to retain their numbers even when switching network providers hurdled third and final reading at the House of Representatives. Members of the lower chamber on Monday overwhelmingly approved House Bill 7652 or the “Mobile Number Portability Act"… Read More
Trabaho bill hurdles final reading at House
September 10, 2018, 7:24 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading the administration’s second tax reform package, which aims to lower corporate income taxes (CIT) and modernize incentives. With 187 affirmative votes, 14 negative votes, and three abstentions, the lower chamber approved… Read More
Villar, Piñol urge Filipinos to grow own veggies
September 10, 2018, 7:22 pm
MANILA – Amid the high prices of vegetables in the market, Senator Cynthia Villar on Monday advised Filipinos to grow their own vegetables instead of tending ornamental plants to be more self-reliant on food and less reliant on suppliers who manipulate market prices. In an interview after the… Read More
Palace to IBP: Air side on Trillanes’ voided amnesty in SC
September 10, 2018, 6:21 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday advised the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) to question the legality of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s voided amnesty in the Supreme Court (SC) and not in the media. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this reaction after the IBP has expressed… Read More
House urges Comelec to reset date of filing of COCs
September 10, 2018, 6:18 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to reset to October 11 to 17, from October 1 to 5, the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2019 national and local polls. During Monday’s plenary session,… Read More
3 cops face raps over killing of QC fiscal
September 10, 2018, 4:41 pm
MANILA -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against three active police officers tagged in the killing of Quezon City Deputy Prosecutor Rogelio Velasco Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Monday. “The NBI solves murder case of QC Deputy City Prosecutor Rogelio… Read More
DPWH, UP sign MOA on construction, renovation of facilities
September 10, 2018, 4:41 pm
MANILA — A total of 20 projects involving the construction and renovation of campuses and facility of the state-run University of the Philippines (UP) worth over PHP2 billion will be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This after the DPWH and UP signed the… Read More
Approved matrix ensures no arbitrary fuel surcharge: CAB
September 10, 2018, 4:39 pm
MANILA-- The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) on Monday assured that the approved matrix for fuel surcharge on local and international flights are based on a comparative study with other states. "Yong dagdag sa pasahe, ang kabilin-bilinan sa amin ni Secretary (Arthur Tugade) ay gumawa ng matrix para… Read More
Gov’t ready to assist evacuees amid potential strong typhoon
September 10, 2018, 4:39 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine government is ready to assist evacuees following a weather report that a potential strong typhoon is threatening to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this week, Malacañang said Monday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical… Read More
