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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
Another Makati court defers arrest warrant, HDO vs. Trillanes
September 10, 2018, 4:37 pm
MANILA -- The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 150 on Monday deferred the issuance of an alias warrant of arrest and a hold departure order (HDO) against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and set the motion filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for hearing on September 14. In a… Read More
Quezon City forms public transport service board
September 10, 2018, 4:35 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City local government has created a public transport service board to rationalize public transport in the city. Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista on Monday approved an ordinance creating a Public Transport Service Board that is tasked to formulate a comprehensive and… Read More
Sandiganbayan junks raps vs. accused in fertilizer fund scam
September 10, 2018, 4:30 pm
MANILA -- For the unresonable delay in trying the charges, the Sandiganbayan has dismissed the criminal cases against a staff member of Leyte Rep. Jose Carlos Cari accused in the alleged PHP2.94-million fertilizer fund scam in 2004. The anti-graft court's Second Division decision, penned by… Read More
Arroyo meets with China's national legislature to strengthen ties
September 10, 2018, 4:27 pm
MANILA -- Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday met with ranking members of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's parliament, at the House of Representatives in Quezon City to forge closer ties between the two countries. Vice Chairman of NPC's Standing Committee Ji Bingxuan and his… Read More
PNR launches Sangandaan-FTI rail line
September 10, 2018, 4:25 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Railways (PNR) on Monday launched its railway line from Sangandaan in Caloocan City to FTI in Taguig City. The rail line will traverse the following stations: Sangandaan, Asistio, 5th Avenue, Solis, Blumentritt, Espana, Sta. Mesa, Paco, Dela Rosa, Edsa and FTI… Read More
Fellow priest’s 'ill' joke for Duterte inappropriate, prelate says
September 10, 2018, 4:22 pm
MANILA -- A Catholic prelate on Monday said the remarks of a fellow priest wishing ill upon President Rodrigo Duterte was an inappropriate joke. Fr. Jerome Secillano, parish priest of the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Parish in Sampaloc, Manila, said the remarks of Father Noel Gatchalian do… Read More
DND chief mum on Trillanes amnesty issue
September 10, 2018, 4:20 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday declined to comment on Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's petition against Presidential Proclamation 572 which declared the amnesty granted to him as void ab initio. "'Yung question ng amnesty na yan, total nandun na… Read More
Special registration for Bangsamoro plebiscite starts Tuesday
September 10, 2018, 2:25 pm
MANILA -- The three-day special satellite registrations in connection with the plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Organic Law will start on Tuesday and will be held until Thursday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday. In a statement, the poll body said registration will be conducted in… Read More
PDEA awards K9s for contribution in anti-drug ops
September 10, 2018, 2:10 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday gave recognition to 14 Narcotics Detection Dogs (NDDs) for their contribution in detecting illegal drugs worth billions of pesos. The ceremony was held at the Zemog K9 Training Center in Antipolo City. The 14 PDEA K9 dogs… Read More
Lorenzana: No 'division' among troops
September 10, 2018, 2:06 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday denied reports that the military is divided. "I don’t think so, that’s just a rumor. Alam mo 'yung gumagawa ng istoryang ganyan, marami (daw) nang disgruntled na active military (personnel) pero wala naman… Read More
House to NPCC: Submit report on measures vs. inflation
September 10, 2018, 2:04 pm
MANILA -- The leadership of the House of Representatives will ask the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) to submit a report on measures it had undertaken to curb inflation and cushion its impact. House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. said on Monday the NPCC is mandated to report… Read More
PRRD has ‘basis’ for accusing Trillanes of ouster plot
September 10, 2018, 2:01 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has “basis” for accusing Senator Antonio Trillanes IV of conspiring with the Liberal Party (LP) and the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in a plot to oust him from office by October, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque… Read More
SC: No P12-T reward for Marcos wealth informer
September 10, 2018, 12:17 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the petition filed by tax informer Danilo Lihaylihay, which seeks to compel the government to pay him close to PHP12 trillion representing his 25 percent reward for his role in the recovery of the ill-gotten wealth of the Marcos family and their… Read More
Manila-Basco flights cancelled Monday
September 10, 2018, 11:19 am
MANILA -- Four flights between Manila and Basco, Batanes were cancelled on Monday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority said. The cancelled flights were SkyJet (M8) 816/817 and CebGo (DG) 6009/6010 Manila-Basco-Manila. Earlier, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
