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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
AFP belies report media barred from headquarters
September 7, 2018, 4:00 pm
MANILA -- The military on Friday denied reports that it is preventing members of the media from entering the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. AFP spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo said there are no orders to bar the entry of members of the Defense… Read More
PRRD to give side on Trillanes’ voided amnesty: SAP Go
September 7, 2018, 3:40 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte will air his side on the issuance of Proclamation 572 when he arrives on Saturday from his six-day fruitful trip in Israel and Jordan, his top aide said on Friday. Special Assistant to the President Christopher "Bong" Go also denied that the proclamation,… Read More
MMDA advises public on road works this weekend
September 7, 2018, 3:35 pm
MANILA -- Motorists are advised of heavy traffic due to road repairs by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in parts of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) and Circumferential Road 5 (C-5) this weekend. In its traffic advisory Friday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority… Read More
DND thanks Jordan for chopper donation
September 7, 2018, 3:25 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) thanked the Jordanian government for the two Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters it gave to the Philippines, noting these will be a big help in the military's ongoing campaign against internal security threats. "The DND thanks the Hashemite Kingdom… Read More
DND, AFP to defer to court on Trillanes issue
September 7, 2018, 3:22 pm
MANILA -- The defense department’s spokesperson said Friday they will leave it to the courts to decide on the case of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, whose amnesty was voided by Proclamation 572 early this week. "The Department of National Defense (DND) has received a report that Senator Antonio… Read More
Retail food, non-alcoholic drinks prices rise fastest in Metro Manila
September 7, 2018, 2:55 pm
MANILA -- Metro Manila posted the sharpest rise in retail prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages in August this year compared with other areas in the country. Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the average food and beverage prices in the National Capital… Read More
Rising Metro Manila veggie prices due to damaged roads, middlemen: Guv
September 7, 2018, 1:27 pm
The vegetable Trading Post in La Trinidad, Benguet, where local farmers sell their crops to traders for distribution in other places in the country like Metro Manila (PNA-Baguio File Photo)LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Benguet Governor Crescencio Pacalso assured Thursday there is no shortage of… Read More
Gadon announces plan to run for senator in 2019
September 7, 2018, 1:11 pm
MANILA -- Lawyer Larry Gadon, the man behind an impeachment complaint against former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, formally announced on Friday his plan to run for a Senate seat in the 2019 midterm elections. Gadon confirmed his senatorial bid next year in a media forum at Nanka Restaurant… Read More
NFA rice shipment cleared by quarantine bureau
September 7, 2018, 10:54 am
MANILA -- The unloading of rice imported by the National Food Authority has resumed in the Port of Tabaco in Albay after the Plant Quarantine Service of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Region V declared the shipment free of weevil infestation. The greenlight to resume the discharging of the… Read More
DFA assists Filipino accused of stabbing employer in Kuwait
September 7, 2018, 10:26 am
MANILA -- A Filipino household service worker in Kuwait accused of stabbing her employer is assured of an assistance from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “Our Embassy in Kuwait continues to look after our kababayan Ulambai Singgayan and is coordinating with authorities to ensure that… Read More
No Pinoys hurt by missile debris fall in Saudi: DFA
September 7, 2018, 10:25 am
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that no Filipino was among the 23 reported wounded in Najran, Saudi Arabia following a foiled missile attack against the Kingdom Wednesday night. "There are no Filipinos among the 23 persons reported injured by falling fragments from a… Read More
2 LPAs, southwest monsoon to bring rain over the weekend: PAGASA
September 7, 2018, 9:02 am
MANILA -- It is going to be a rainy weekend in most parts of the country as two low pressure areas (LPAs) and the southwest monsoon or habagat will bring light to moderate rains. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Friday Sept. 7, 2018
September 7, 2018, 7:53 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – DOF TO NFA: Explain low rice procurement INQUIRER – Trillanes asks SC to void arrest order MANILA BULLETIN – Bring down prices MANILA TIMES – Trillanes seeks high court relief MANILA STANDARD – Finance questions NFA moves PHILIPPINE STAR – Manufacturers vow 3-month… Read More
Duterte vows ‘ease of business’ to Jordanian investors
September 6, 2018, 10:52 pm
President Rodrigo R. Duterte witnesses as Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez acknowledges one of the nine Letters of Intent from Jordanian businessmen during the Business Forum held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Amman, Jordan on September 6, 2018. Joining the President are Executive… Read More
PH to get 2 Cobra helicopters from Jordan
September 6, 2018, 10:33 pm
MANILA -- Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher "Bong" Go on Thursday said the Philippines will get two Cobra helicopters from Jordan. Go relayed this information to Palace reporters through text message, saying the second-hand helicopters will be delivered in July next year after… Read More
Angkas not authorized to provide public transport: LTFRB
September 6, 2018, 9:16 pm
MANILA -- Motorcycle ridesharing firm Angkas is not authorized to provide public transport services, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday. “The DOTr (Department of Transportation)-LTFRB, as a regulator, is being faithful to its mandate when it ordered… Read More
PAL moves Manila-Sapporo route launch to Oct. 8
September 6, 2018, 9:16 pm
MANILA -- Due to the 6.7-magnitude quake that hit Hokkaido Thursday, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) moved the launch of its Manila-Sapporo route to Oct. 8 instead of the planned Sept. 10 schedule. In a social media post, PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said there were power outages and… Read More