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Dismissal was ‘right penalty’ for Ombudsman Carandang, Palace asserts
August 2, 2018, 5:28 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday said Deputy Overall Ombudsman Melchor Carandang is worthy of dismissal from service after he used rumor to destroy President Rodrigo Duterte and his family. “I think the dismissal was the right penalty,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in an… Read More
LTFRB revises distribution schedule of Pantawid Pasada cards
August 2, 2018, 5:05 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday announced that it is temporarily stopping the distribution of Pantawid Pansada fuel cards to jeepney drivers and operators this week. The LTFRB said in a statement posted on its official Facebook page that the… Read More
Napoles kin not facing raps in PH can be extradited to US: DOJ
August 2, 2018, 5:00 pm
MANILA -- Relatives of pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles, who had been indicted for allegedly conspiring to illegally transmit Philippine government funds worth USD20 million to the United States, can be extradited provided that they are not facing charges in the country, the… Read More
ConCom spox, Mocha to discuss federalism info drive on Friday
August 2, 2018, 5:00 pm
MANILA -- The spokesperson of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) which drafted the proposed federal constitution will be determining the role played by Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson in the government’s federalism information drive on Friday.… Read More
DA's subsidy to credit shift may lead to 'privatization': solon
August 2, 2018, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- A lawmaker on Thursday warned that the Department of Agriculture's policy shift in farmers' assistance from subsidy to credit (S2C) may lead to "privatization." During the budget deliberations of the House appropriations committee on the DA's proposed PHP49.8-billion budget for 2019 on… Read More
EU, US, France denounce Lamitan blast
August 2, 2018, 4:53 pm
MANILA -- The European Union (EU) on Thursday shared the sentiments of France and the United States in denouncing the blast in Lamitan, Basilan that killed at least 10 and injured seven others. "I am saddened by the news regarding the terror attack which took place on 31 July in Basilan and has… Read More
Tariff on imported rice to rake in P20-B yearly
August 2, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- The proposed tariff system may bring in at least PHP20 billion every year to the agricultural sector, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol told lawmakers on Thursday. During the budget deliberations of the House appropriations committee on the DA's proposed… Read More
Filipino must evolve into a language of knowledge: Almario
August 2, 2018, 3:25 pm
MANILA -- Establishing Filipino as a "language of knowledge" is crucial in spreading and cultivating its use and continued development nationwide, the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) said on Thursday. In his speech at the Pambansang Kongreso sa Wika in Manila, KWF Chairman Virgilio Almario said… Read More
MRT records 29 straight days of no unloading incidents
August 2, 2018, 3:02 pm
MANILA -- The Metro Rail Transit Line-3 has recorded 29 consecutive days of no unloading incidents from July 4 to August 1, 2018. This surpassed the 28 consecutive days without unloading incident, which was recorded from April 24 to May 21, 2018. “This is the longest ongoing no-unloading streak… Read More
Political parties, coalitions have until Aug. 31 to file SIUS
August 2, 2018, 2:45 pm
MANILA -- All registered political parties or coalitions of political parties have until Aug. 31 to submit their Sworn Information Update Statement (SIUS) in connection with the May 2019 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday. According to Comelec Resolution 10411,… Read More
Extortion raps filed vs. 3 rogue cops preying on junk shops
August 2, 2018, 2:39 pm
MANILA -- The three policemen and their cohort, who were arrested for allegedly extorting money from junk shop owners in Valenzuela City, are now facing criminal complaints at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Facing robbery extortion charges are SPO4 Serafin Sarapdon Adante, PO1 Ryand Paul Estapia… Read More
Makati RTC resets arraignment of Espinosa, et al. to August 29
August 2, 2018, 2:36 pm
MANILA -- The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) deferred the arraignment of drug cases filed against self-confessed drug distributor Kerwin Espinosa, convicted drug lord Peter Co and several others. Makati RTC Branch 64 Judge Gina M. Bibat-Palamos reset the arraignment, originally scheduled… Read More
IED could have exploded prematurely: Lorenzana
August 2, 2018, 2:26 pm
MANILA --- While believing the blast in Lamitan, Basilan is the handiwork of the Abu Sayyaf Group terrorists, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana hinted that the bomb could have prematurely exploded near the military checkpoint that intercepted the van carrying the… Read More
Army joins 'DAGIT-PA' joint military exercise
August 2, 2018, 2:24 pm
MANILA -- In line with the ongoing efforts to develop a military capability on joint operations, the Philippine Army (PA) announced that it has participated for the first time in the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Joint Exercise (AJEX), dubbed as "Dagat, Langit at Lupa" (DAGIT-PA). Lt. Col.… Read More
PH Navy sailors capable of passing submarine training
August 2, 2018, 2:20 pm
MANILA -- While training Philippine Navy (PN) officers and enlisted personnel on submarine operations will take time, the ongoing "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) exercises in Hawaii validates the Filipino sailors' skills in modern naval warfare, a Navy official said. "Of course training for… Read More
Venue ready before 2019 SEA Games: BCDA
August 2, 2018, 1:51 pm
MANILA -- The sports complex inside the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac will be finished by September next year, or two months before the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, according to a top official of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). “The construction of the facilities are… Read More
Carpio: Joint exploration deal on WPS must comply with Constitution
August 2, 2018, 1:50 pm
MANILA -- Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said the proposed deal between the Philippines and China on the joint exploration of natural resources in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) must comply with the provisions of the Constitution. “As long as the joint development complies with the… Read More
Duterte meets Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin
August 2, 2018, 1:48 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday met American actor Stephen Baldwin, who is in Manila to promote his new drug-themed film, in a courtesy call in a hotel in Taguig City.HOLLYWOOD ACTOR MEETS DUTERTE. President Rodrigo R. Duterte strikes his signature pose with Hollywood actor… Read More
PNP welcomes PRRD move to give smuggled Hummers to cops, soldiers
August 2, 2018, 1:38 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said he welcomes the decision of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to give the 10 Hummer trucks which were smuggled into the country to the military and the police. "That is a very welcome development. Kailangan natin… Read More
P1.7-M shabu seized in Taguig buy-bust
August 2, 2018, 1:33 pm
MANILA -- Authorities nabbed seven suspects and seized PHP1.7 million worth of “shabu” in a buy-bust operation in Taguig City Wednesday night. The operation by the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) was conducted around 9:30 p.m. at 120 P.… Read More
