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ITCZ affecting southern Luzon, Visayas
September 19, 2018, 10:54 am
MANILA—An intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Luzon and Visayas will bring scattered rain showers in these areas Wednesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Metro Manila, Bicol Region,… Read More
PCSO donates P10-M aid to PH Red Cross
September 19, 2018, 9:59 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has donated PHP10-million in financial assistance to Philippine Red Cross to further enhance its programs and services, especially in times of calamities and disasters. “This will benefit the National Blood Services of PRC. We hope that… Read More
Peter Lim still in PH; no need to ask Interpol help yet: DOJ
September 19, 2018, 9:57 am
MANILA -- There is no need for now to seek assistance from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in locating businessman and alleged drug lord Peter Lim. “Too early to alert Interpol. No record that Peter Lim has left the country since his indictment,” Justice Secretary… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed., Sept.19, 2018
September 19, 2018, 7:55 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Q4 inflation seen slower amid agri loss, weak peso INQUIRER – Senators to oppose P55-B pork in budget MANILA BULLETIN – P55-B ‘pork’ stirs House row MANILA TIMES – Mining a monster - Duterte MANILA STANDARD – Food imports to avert shortfall PHILIPPINE STAR – 10… Read More
EU readies P125-M aid for 'Ompong' victims
September 18, 2018, 9:55 pm
MANILA-- The European Union (EU) on Tuesday mobilized an emergency aid package worth EUR2 million or approximately PHP125.06 million to support the victims of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) in the Philippines. "The EU is supporting the people of the Philippines, many of whom are in urgent need of… Read More
Myanmar to overtake PH if corruption not addressed: PRRD
September 18, 2018, 9:50 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday warned that Myanmar will overtake the Philippines if corruption as well as peace and order problem will not be addressed immediately. “If we cannot take care of corruption, mas lalo na talagang ma-overtake na tayo ng Myanmar (Myanmar will really… Read More
Access is major impediment to power restoration: DOE
September 18, 2018, 9:26 pm
MANILA -- Accessing the areas affected by typhoon "Ompong" is the main problem in power restoration, Department of Energy (DOE) spokesperson Felix William Fuentebella told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday. "Ompong" made a landfall in Cagayan in the morning of Sept. 15, and left the… Read More
DA offers Magnolia chicken at P139 per kilo
September 18, 2018, 9:20 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with local conglomerate San Miguel Food, Inc. (SMFI) to offer lower-priced chicken products to the public. On Tuesday, DA and SMFI launched in Metro Manila the "Manok ng Masa," offering the Magnolia brand chicken at PHP139 per kilogram.… Read More
Duterte urges public to donate to gov’t instead of TV stations
September 18, 2018, 8:29 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday urged the public to send donations for victims of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) to the government, particularly the military, and or humanitarian organization Red Cross instead of private TV stations. “I will not mention it but yung mga (those)… Read More
CHED eyes August opening of classes in public schools
September 18, 2018, 8:26 pm
MANILA -- To ensure the smooth implementation of the free quality tertiary education law under the cash-based budgeting system, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Tuesday it is considering to move the start of the academic calendar of state universities to August. In a press… Read More
House okays P51-B realignment in 2019 budget
September 18, 2018, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives, convening as the Committee of the Whole, on Tuesday approved a report proposing the realignment of at least PHP51.792 billion of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget for 2019 to fund various programs of other government agencies. Deputy… Read More
CHED to improve damage reporting system during calamities
September 18, 2018, 7:14 pm
MANILA -- While its regional offices were able to submit preliminary damage assessment reports on state universities and colleges (SUCs) affected by Typhoon Ompong, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officer-in-charge J. Prospero de Vera III said on Tuesday there is still room to improve and… Read More
Senate to closely scrutinize proposed 2019 budget
September 18, 2018, 7:10 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto on Tuesday assured that the Senate would closely scrutinize any amendments that the House of Representatives would make in the proposed 2019 National Expenditure Program (NEP) before it would be approved into law. In an ambush interview, Sotto said as far… Read More
House okays disaster resilience dep’t bill on 2nd reading
September 18, 2018, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a measure creating the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), a legislative priority of the Duterte administration. The lower chamber passed via voice vote House Bill 8165 titled the “Department of Disaster Resilience… Read More
Pacquiao is new chair of Senate ethics panel
September 18, 2018, 7:05 pm
MANILA -- Senator Manny Pacquiao was elected Tuesday as chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, replacing Senate President Vicente Sotto III. Sotto chaired the panel when Senator Aquilino Pimentel III was still the Senate President. The Senate President does not chair any committee as he is… Read More
DOLE allocates P44-M for 'Ompong'-affected workers in Region 2
September 18, 2018, 7:03 pm
MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allocated over PHP44 million to provide emergency employment to workers affected by Typhoon Ompong in four provinces and one city in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley). In a report, Regional Director Sarah Mirasol said the emergency employment… Read More
Cimatu orders review of all ‘Minahang Bayan’ applications
September 18, 2018, 6:50 pm
MANILA -- Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has ordered the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to “revisit and validate” all applications for People’s Small-Scale Mining Areas or “Minahang Bayan” sites across the country to determine their safety against geological hazards. “We will… Read More
BFAR eyes more 'galunggong' imports
September 18, 2018, 6:42 pm
MANILA -- The government is mulling to import more "galunggong" or round scad fish, given the prevailing lean fishing season and the upcoming no-catching season for the Filipinos' staple fish, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said Monday. “We’re looking into the demand for… Read More
Malacañang hails PH’s ‘favorable growth outlook’
September 18, 2018, 6:25 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed a report released by credit rater Fitch rating saying the Philippines maintains a generally “favorable growth outlook.” “In its report for the third quarter, Fitch noted that the Philippines’ economy will sustain its good performance for 2018 on… Read More
Chief Justice orders to hike local court judges' salary
September 18, 2018, 5:46 pm
MANILA -- As one of the several judicial reforms implemented under her term in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro has ordered an increase in the salary of first-level court judges nationwide. De Castro approved the recommendation of Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez… Read More
