National
Korea, Japan flights cancelled amid bad weather
August 23, 2018, 5:54 pm
MANILA -- Flights to and from Manila and Korea (Incheon, Busan), and between Manila and Japan (Nagoya, Osaka) were cancelled on Thursday due to bad weather in the two countries, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. The cancelled flights were Philippine Airlines (PR) 418/419… Read More
Less local drug labs, peddlers more reliant on importation: PNP
August 23, 2018, 5:50 pm
MANILA -- Drug lords have become more dependent in importing finished products into the country rather than manufacture “shabu” (crystal meth) locally, the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday. Director General Oscar Albayalde explained that after two years of the… Read More
DOJ to prioritize raps vs. importers of 'shabu' in magnetic lifters
August 23, 2018, 5:11 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) vowed to prioritize the criminal complaint filed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) against the importer of billions of pesos worth of smuggled illegal drugs concealed in magnetic lifters. “The DOJ will pay special attention to the investigation of all… Read More
Avail of gov't aid, DOLE urges 4K Boracay workers
August 23, 2018, 4:53 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged around 4,000 regular workers in Boracay affected by the six-month closure of the island to avail of the assistance being provided by the government. Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod asked the workers from the island, who are now in… Read More
Palace concerned over possible entry of nuclear power in WPS
August 23, 2018, 4:50 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday expressed concern over Pentagon’s report that China may bring nuclear power in the disputed West Philippine Sea. "We're concerned about the entry of any and all nuclear weapons into the Philippine territory because our Constitution provides that we are a… Read More
Cha-cha just taking ‘power nap’: PCOO chief
August 23, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday clarified that Charter Change is not dead, in response to remarks from lawmakers saying the move to shift to a new form of government is not Congress' priority.“Cha-cha is just on a power nap.… Read More
DOH, DA won’t allow formalin-tainted fish in PH
August 23, 2018, 4:45 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday assured that concerned government agencies are on top of the situation on the alleged formalin-tainted "galunggong" (round scad) from China. “Kung may ganyan pong alegasyon meron naman po tayong Department of Health, meron tayong Department of Agriculture (If… Read More
Solon calls for revitalization of coconut industry
August 23, 2018, 4:41 pm
MANILA -- A leader at the House of Representatives on Thursday called for the revitalization of the Philippine coconut industry by boosting its research and development. Deputy Speaker Sharon Garin made the call in time for the celebration of the 32nd National Coconut Week. She expressed hope that… Read More
Law enforcement agencies exerting all efforts to find Peter Lim: DOJ
August 23, 2018, 4:37 pm
MANILA -- Law enforcement officials are exerting all efforts to locate fugitive businessman and alleged drug lord Peter Lim, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra made this assurance as Lim remains at large after the Makati City Regional Trial Court… Read More
Proposed Federal Charter now open to feedback: Palace
August 23, 2018, 4:35 pm
MANILA -- The proposed Federal Constitution drafted by the Consultative Committee (ConCom) to review the 1987 Constitution is now open for comments from the public, Malacañang said Thursday. “In line with our ongoing discourse on Federalism, the government is preparing to receive feedback on… Read More
Russia, S. Korea among top candidates for PH submarine project
August 23, 2018, 4:30 pm
MANILA -- Russia and South Korea are among the top candidates to supply diesel-electric submarines to the Philippines, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said late Wednesday. Lorenzana said he met with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu last August 21 at the Army Forum and Exhibition. The… Read More
DND: No trouble seen in WPS
August 23, 2018, 4:28 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) is not anticipating any war or trouble in the West Philippine Sea, its spokesperson said Thursday. DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong, however, said the DND and the Armed Forces of the Philippines remain committed to defending the country's… Read More
Solons file impeachment raps vs. 7 SC justices in Sereno ouster
August 23, 2018, 4:26 pm
MANILA -- Opposition lawmakers on Thursday filed impeachment complaints against seven Supreme Court (SC) justices who ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno via quo warranto. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano, Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat and Akbayan Rep. Tom Villarin filed the… Read More
Palace to Peter Lim: 'Surrender, prove your innocence'
August 23, 2018, 3:23 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday asked businessman and suspected drug personality Peter Lim to surrender and prove his innocence in court. “We’re asking Peter Lim, please surrender. If you are innocent, prove your innocence in court,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Palace… Read More
PH offers aid to Lombok quake victims
August 23, 2018, 3:04 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine government is ready to assist Indonesia in the wake of the earthquakes that have struck the island-province of Lombok, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. DFA Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said this was relayed during a meeting between Foreign Affairs… Read More
DILG holds disaster resiliency forum
August 23, 2018, 2:57 pm
MANILA -- Government officials are looking at a slew of high-tech and practical solutions to upgrade the country's disaster preparedness and inform the public in case a "Big One" or a strong earthquake hits Metro Manila. During Thursday's multi-agency forum, led by the Department of the Interior… Read More
Police nabs murder suspect after 9 years in hiding
August 23, 2018, 2:54 pm
MANILA -- A man who stabbed his cousin dead before going off the grid for nine years and hid from authorities has finally been arrested in Pasig City Wednesday. In a report, San Juan police chief Senior Supt. Dindo Reyes said Joselito Mayo, alias Donie, 41, was arrested in front of Mayfield… Read More
Gov't-to-gov't mode best way to procure submarines for PH
August 23, 2018, 2:32 pm
MANILA -- Government-to-government procurement is the best way to acquire complex defense equipment like submarines, Philippine Navy (PN) flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said Wednesday. "I think the best way (to acquire submarines) is to include G-to-G… Read More
QC villages urged to take care of rescue equipment
August 23, 2018, 2:19 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) called on barangay (village) officials to take care of the equipment issued by the city government, especially those being used in rescue operations. QCDRRMO Officer-in-Charge Edward Castillo Jr. said days before the… Read More
Training of crew to man proposed submarines also important: PN chief
August 23, 2018, 1:50 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Navy (PN) flag officer-in-command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, on Wednesday stressed the importance of training the crew, who will man the submarines that the government is planning to acquire. "Very complex ang submarine (Manning a submarine is very complex). Kailangan ng… Read More
