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'Ompong'-affected families reach 147.5K
September 17, 2018, 11:37 am
MANILA -- Typhoon Ompong has affected a total of 147,540 families or 591,762 persons in 31 provinces in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A (Calabarzon), 4B (Mimaropa), Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the National Capital Region (NCR), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council… Read More
EU, ASEAN, China ready to assist PH recover from 'Ompong'
September 17, 2018, 10:42 am
MANILA -- The European Union (EU), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as China, on Sunday expressed readiness to assist the Philippines in its recovery and relief operations as Typhoon "Ompong" (international name "Mangkhut") battered northern Luzon. "The EU Delegation… Read More
HPA affecting northern Luzon Monday
September 17, 2018, 10:39 am
MANILA -- A ridge of high pressure area (HPA), generally associated with moderate to strong winds and isolated rains, is affecting northern Luzon. In its 4 a.m. forecast Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018
September 17, 2018, 6:51 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Analysts split on impact of delaying tax reforms INQUIRER – 64 dead, 45 missing in Luzon landslides MANILA BULLETIN – 'Ompong' death toll rises to 59 PHILIPPINE STAR – 100 miners feared buried MANILA STANDARD – 'Ompong' leaves 59 dead MANILA TIMES – 'Ompong'… Read More
Classes still suspended in areas of Luzon
September 17, 2018, 12:01 am
MANILA -- Some local government units (LGUs) have suspended classes on Monday due to the devastation left by Typhoon Ompong and continued rains caused by the southwest monsoon. Classes in all levels for both public and private schools have been suspended in the following areas: Cagayan… Read More
PRRD to visit collapsed church in Benguet
September 16, 2018, 10:57 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he will visit the church building that collapsed in Itogon, Benguet when he visits Cordillera on Monday to assess Typhoon Ompong’s damage. “There is an evolving story in Itogon, Barangay Ucab, 43 persons doon (there), nag-collapse ‘yung… Read More
Int'l aid for ‘Ompong’ aftermath flows as PH starts relief efforts
September 16, 2018, 10:40 pm
MANILA -- The United States and Australian government on Sunday announced the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Philippines after Typhoon Ompong battered northern Luzon on Saturday. In a statement, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Canberra will provide the Philippines… Read More
PRRD eyes Army chief as next NFA administrator
September 16, 2018, 7:26 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his desire to appoint Philippine Army (PA) Chief Lt. Gen. Rolando Bautista as next administrator of the National Food Authority (NFA). During the situation briefing on the effects of Typhoon Ompong in Tuguegarao on Sunday, Duterte asked Bautista… Read More
Duterte extends sympathies to victims of 'Ompong'
September 16, 2018, 5:30 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday expressed his sympathies to families who lost their loved ones during the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong. “I share the grief of those who lost loved ones,” Duterte said in a situation briefing on the effects of "Ompong" in Tuguegarao City. “Those we… Read More
Malacañang condemns GenSan blast
September 16, 2018, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday strongly condemned the explosion in General Santos City that left at least seven people hurt. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms today’s explosion that hit General Santos City which left scores of people injured,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry… Read More
DOLE ready to aid workers affected by 'Ompong'
September 16, 2018, 3:41 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ready to provide emergency employment to workers affected by Typhoon Ompong. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Saturday assessments are ongoing in areas affected by the typhoon that hit northern Luzon, particularly the provinces of… Read More
No law vs. premature campaigning: Comelec
September 16, 2018, 2:21 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reiterated that they cannot stop “aspiring candidates” from promoting themselves ahead of the May 2019 midterm polls as no law prohibits premature campaigning. “The Comelec does not make the law, but we’ve been helping legislation get… Read More
BI denies Fox’s missionary visa extension request
September 16, 2018, 1:49 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rejected the request of Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox for the extension of her missionary visa. BI Spokesperson Dana Krizia Sandoval said BI denied the request in a two-page order signed Thursday, citing the deportation order that was previously… Read More
DOJ indicts Indonesian bizman, 4 others for estafa
September 16, 2018, 1:02 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the filing of syndicated estafa charges against Indonesian businessman Shadik Wahono and four of his associates. In a 21-page resolution dated June 18 and approved by Acting Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon, the DOJ found probable cause to… Read More
Joint Task Force Sulu lauded for anti-ASG ops
September 16, 2018, 11:31 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recognized Joint Task Force Sulu for its successful "focus military operation" in Barangay Bakong, Patikul town that resulted in the death of seven Abu Sayyaf Group bandits on Friday. "The AFP Leadership commends the operating units from Joint… Read More
8 SC justice bets to face JBC interview on Sept. 26
September 16, 2018, 11:15 am
MANILA -- Eight out of 13 candidates vying for the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (SC) are scheduled to be interviewed by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on September 26. The position was vacated by Associate Justice Samuel Martires, whose early retirement was granted by the… Read More
'Ompong'-affected families now at 63.7K
September 16, 2018, 11:13 am
MANILA -- Typhoon Ompong has so far affected 63,769 families or 250,036 persons residing in 1,403 barangays in the Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Cordillera regions and the National Capital Region (NCR), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council… Read More
DOJ to assist selection of PH's 3rd telco
September 16, 2018, 11:10 am
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) will assist in the selection of the third telecommunications company (telco) player in the country. “DOJ’s participation, I believe, will be to review the terms of reference for the selection of the third telco, the contracts to be executed, the grants… Read More
'Ompong'-enhanced monsoon to bring rains over Luzon, western Visayas
September 16, 2018, 11:05 am
MANILA -- Despite its exit from the country's territory, Typhoon Ompong (international name Mangkhut) will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas on Sunday. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Buena named SC 1st Division clerk of court
September 16, 2018, 10:54 am
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has named lawyer Librada Buena as the new Clerk of Court of its 1st Division. In a one-page notice dated Sept. 11, the 13 SC justices unanimously approved Buena's appointment to the post. Buena will assume the position vacated by lawyer Edgar Aricheta who was… Read More
