National
Transition period vital in shift to federal system: NEDA
August 1, 2018, 11:31 pm
MANILA -- The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) MIMAROPA on Wednesday underscored the importance of a transition period to prepare the Philippines for a shift to a federal system of government. “NEDA supports the creation of a federal transition commission to continue to conduct… Read More
Duterte values Toyota’s role as major PH economy driver
August 1, 2018, 9:58 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday recognized the Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) as "major driver" of the Philippine economy. “Toyota Motor [Philippines] is not only a leader in the production of quality vehicles. It is also a major driver of our economy, encouraging… Read More
PRRD to prioritize rehab of policemen's hospital
August 1, 2018, 9:55 pm
MANILA---Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Kuya Bong” Go on Wednesday said the President will prioritize the rehabilitation of medical facilities for policemen. Go, the guest of honor and speaker during the 25th anniversary of the Philippine National Police Health Service at the… Read More
Village, youth polls in Marawi set on September 22
August 1, 2018, 9:50 pm
MANILA — Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls will be held in Marawi City next month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the poll body said the village and youth elections is scheduled on September 22. Subsequently, the Comelec has set the election… Read More
ConCom may still help on federalism advocacy
August 1, 2018, 9:45 pm
MANILA -- The term of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked to draft a Federal Constitution will expire on August 19, but its chairman announced Wednesday that they can still help promote federalism and the draft constitution.“Perhaps they could still use our help as part of the… Read More
State of PH languages to be revealed in language congress
August 1, 2018, 9:37 pm
MANILA -- The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), the government agency tasked to promote Philippine languages, will report the state of national language Filipino and other Philippine languages in a language congress set this week. "KWF's State of the Language Address (SOLA) will tackle such… Read More
Expect light to moderate rains on Thursday: PAGASA
August 1, 2018, 9:32 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts light to moderate rains in most parts of the country due to the southwest monsoon on Thursday. PAGASA weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said the southwest monsoon has weakened and will… Read More
Senate amends outdated corporate code to improve business climate
August 1, 2018, 9:25 pm
MANILA --- Local business owners and investors will soon need not resort to naming their entire household as incorporators to comply with the stringent requirement of the law, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said. This is after the Senate on Tuesday passed on second reading Senate Bill 1280… Read More
House to hold sessions at earlier time
August 1, 2018, 9:23 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives will start holding its future plenary sessions at an earlier time from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. During Wednesday's session presided by Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro, Majority Leader Rolando Andaya raised the motion to hold plenary sessions earlier starting next… Read More
Go assures prompt aid to Lamitan blast victims
August 1, 2018, 9:21 pm
MANILA — Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Kuya Bong” Go on Wednesday assured prompt assistance from Malacañang to the victims of the bombing of a military checkpoint in Lamitan, Basilan. “Immediate po yan. Automatic po yan magpapadala po kaagad tayo ng tulong sa mga sundalo… Read More
OFW groups rally behind Bello
August 1, 2018, 8:12 pm
MANILA -- Overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) groups on Wednesday trooped to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Intramuros, Manila to express their support for Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. “(Bello) is driven with traits of integrity, honesty and transparency, contrary to… Read More
Metro Manila subway construction to begin this year: Tugade
August 1, 2018, 8:08 pm
MANILA -- The construction of the Metro Manila subway, the biggest project under the government’s "Build, Build, Build" program, will begin this year, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade said Wednesday. Tugade said the original start of the subway project is in 2019 but… Read More
Puno welcomes Arroyo backing separate House, Senate vote on Cha-cha
August 1, 2018, 8:04 pm
MANILA -- Former Chief Justice Reynato Puno on Wednesday welcomed the statement of House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo that the two chambers of Congress should vote separately if it convenes into a constituent assembly (Con-ass) to propose amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Arroyo agreed on… Read More
Honest airport cop turns in bag containing P1.5-M
August 1, 2018, 7:53 pm
MANILA -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will recognize an honest airport personnel for returning a bag containing PHP1.5 million left by a passenger, its spokesperson, Eric Apolonio, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday. According to the agency, PO3 Mark… Read More
MIAA chief tightens security at NAIA
August 1, 2018, 7:49 pm
MANILA -- Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal ordered on Wednesday an enhanced security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), following a bombing incident in Basilan on Tuesday. Reports say a bomb inside a van exploded and killed 11 people in… Read More
DOTr to solve flooding in Mactan-Cebu Int’l Airport
August 1, 2018, 6:39 pm
MANILA -- Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade on Wednesday vowed to take steps to fix the flooding at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Heavy rains have caused floods at the departure-level link bridge at the MCIA Terminal 2. “Titignan ho natin yan at alam ko… Read More
Villar warns to ban contractors over infra delays
August 1, 2018, 6:36 pm
MANILA -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar on Wednesday warned to blacklist contractors, who cannot explain the cause of delays of their respective infrastructure projects. “If others, who will not respond, we will begin blacklisting proceedings if they have… Read More
Bicam approves coco levy trust fund bill
August 1, 2018, 6:10 pm
MANILA -- The congressional bicameral conference committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would create a PHP100-billion coconut levy trust fund to benefit around 3.5 million coconut farmers nationwide. “Na-adopt ang Senate version (The Senate version was adopted) and then it will be managed… Read More
Federalism to bring gov't closer to the poor
August 1, 2018, 5:44 pm
MANILA-- Underprivileged Filipinos will primarily benefit when the country finally shifts to federal system of government, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday. "Well ang pinakatulong nito ay ang serbisyong matatanggap nila sa gobyerno (The… Read More
Firm denies claims of illegally trafficking Filipinos; raps dismissed
August 1, 2018, 4:50 pm
MANILA -- The Fahrenheit Company Ltd. (FCL) on Friday denied involvement in the illegal recruitment of 139 Filipino workers on board a cruise ship bound for Micronesia. On July 3, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operatives rescued 139 individuals… Read More
