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Lack of understanding drives criticisms on federalism: Puno
August 4, 2018, 1:03 pm
MANILA -- Criticisms on the draft federal constitution pushed by the Consultative Committee (ConCom) are borne out of lack of clear understanding, its chairman said. Former Chief Justice and ConCom Chairman Reynato Puno made this remark in a forum on Wednesday in Quezon City, where he stressed… Read More
2016 polls: More questions than answers
August 4, 2018, 12:12 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has failed to provide answers to alleged irregularities in the 2016 poll elections, a senator said in a hearing earlier this week. In a Senate hearing on electoral reforms on Tuesday (July 31), committee chairman Senator Aquilino Pimentel III… Read More
Wage hike 'imperative' amid rising prices of goods: SAP Go
August 4, 2018, 11:35 am
MANILA -- Because of the continuous rise in the prices of basic commodities, the need for a wage hike is "imperative," Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said Friday. When asked to comment on calls of labor groups to implement an across-the-board wage hike, the… Read More
Southwest monsoon to bring scattered rains over most parts of PH
August 4, 2018, 9:35 am
MANILA -- The southwest monsoon affecting south Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains over these areas, weather forecaster Meno Mendoza said Saturday. Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and… Read More
Only P10-M given to PCOO for federalism campaign: Andanar
August 4, 2018, 8:00 am
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday clarified that only PHP10 million, not PHP90 million, has been allocated to PCOO for the information dissemination campaign on federalism. “You asked me how much is the budget of the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018
August 4, 2018, 7:34 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- Big dreams, bigger challenges INQUIRER -- Napoles daughter flees PH as US trial looms PHILIPPINE STAR -- Sandigan won't allow Napoles extradition yet MANILA BULLETIN -- Napoles daughter flees MANILA TIMES -- Duterte opposes new ABS-CBN franchise MANILA STANDARD -- Govt… Read More
Aquino, Cayetano clash over transparency in WPS
August 4, 2018, 12:27 am
MANILA-- Former president Benigno Aquino III and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday clashed over the issue of transparency in the two administrations' dealings with China regarding the West Philippine Sea. Cayetano snapped back at Aquino and suggested the former chief… Read More
Palace to public: Don't speculate on Basilan blast
August 3, 2018, 9:25 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday called on the public to “cease and desist” from making any speculation about the Basilan bombing that killed 10 people. “For now, I ask the public to cease and desist from making any speculation and let’s await for the final investigation report from law… Read More
Duterte inaugurates biggest drug rehab center in Mindanao
August 3, 2018, 9:00 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday renewed his commitment to pursue his war on drugs as he inaugurated the biggest drug rehabilitation center -- a product of the China-Philippines relations “at its best.” “So I focus on crimes and drugs. I said, 'I will stop drugs,'” Duterte… Read More
Comelec to print almost 80K ballots for Marawi polls
August 3, 2018, 8:55 pm
MANILA -- Almost 80,000 official ballots are set to be used in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls in Marawi City next month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez noted that they are looking to print a total of 79,289 ballots for the… Read More
Palace welcomes Moody’s positive outlook on PH economy
August 3, 2018, 8:37 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday welcomed the positive outlook of Moody’s Investors Service on the Philippine economy. “We welcome the positive outlook of Moody’s Investors, stating that the Philippines is expected to sustain its robust economic growth over the next few years,” Presidential… Read More
PAL bares road closure in Mactan, Cebu
August 3, 2018, 8:13 pm
MANILA -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Thursday evening advised passengers traveling to and from Cebu this weekend to plan their travel to the airport as there will be road closures in Mactan, Cebu on Aug. 4-5. "The local government unit will provide directional signs to guide… Read More
Southwest monsoon to prevail over PH: PAGASA
August 3, 2018, 8:12 pm
MANILA -- The southwest monsoon will continue to prevail in major parts of the country on Saturday, the weather bureau said Friday. In a weather forecast, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Samuel Duran said the "southwest… Read More
Senators will support federalism: Palace
August 3, 2018, 7:54 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday expressed optimism that the senators would eventually find the merits to support the amendments to the 1987 Constitution towards a federal form of government. “We are confident that after giving them (a) thorough picture of why we think the Charter change is… Read More
Duterte considers sending ship for 3 Filipinos kidnapped in Libya
August 3, 2018, 7:50 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday he might send a ship to Libya after three Filipinos, along with a South Korean national, were kidnapped by an unidentified armed group. Duterte revealed his plan during the inauguration of the Northern Mindanao Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in… Read More
Immaculate Conception replicas on sale at Manila Cathedral
August 3, 2018, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- Starting Saturday, small replicas of the Immaculate Conception image will be on sale at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila. On its Facebook account, the Manila Cathedral said it came up with the replicas as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the rebuilding of the church… Read More
Bishops' group urges OFWs in UAE to join amnesty program
August 3, 2018, 7:39 pm
MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines - Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) on Friday urged Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to take advantage of the three-month amnesty program being offered by the United Arab Emirates… Read More
Palace wants Carandang dismissal 'executed' immediately
August 3, 2018, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday expressed hope that its dismissal order against Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang will be “executed” immediately by new Ombudsman Samuel Martires. “It’s immediately executory and we would want to see that the order (will) be implemented immediately… Read More
Death penalty reimposition remains Palace’s priority
August 3, 2018, 6:26 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said the reimposition of death penalty for heinous drug-related crimes remains the government’s priority despite Pope Francis’ declaration that capital punishment is “unacceptable” in all cases. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, however, said the… Read More
Arroyo won't give zero budget to opposition solons
August 3, 2018, 6:11 pm
MANILA -- House of Representatives Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Friday she will not give zero budget to lawmakers who are critical of the administration. "Bibigyan lahat ng (All congressmen will be given a) budget as gesture of goodwill. Meron nga akong listahan (I have a list) and… Read More
