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Gov’t allocates P90-M for federalism info drive
July 26, 2018, 4:15 pm
MANILA -- The government has allocated around PHP90 million for its public information drive to explain the benefits the country will get under the proposed federal system of government, Malacañang said on Thursday. It was former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, chairman of the Consultative Committee… Read More
2019 budget deliberations to be hitch-free: Nograles
July 26, 2018, 3:53 pm
MANILA -- The chairman of the House appropriations committee on Thursday expressed confidence that the deliberations for the 2019 national budget will be hitch-free amid the sudden change in leadership at the Lower Chamber. Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles, committee chairman, said a transition team… Read More
Indigent elders entitled to only P500 monthly social pension: DSWD
July 26, 2018, 3:52 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday clarified that indigent seniors are entitled to only PHP500 in monthly social pension benefits and not PHP6,000. The DSWD made the clarification in the wake of news proliferating on social media that it is providing… Read More
‘Misconception’ blamed for Senate’s poor support on TRAIN 2
July 26, 2018, 3:47 pm
MANILA -- The Senate’s poor support to the passage of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) Package 2 could be due to the “misconception” that it will increase taxes, Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was reacting to Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri’s… Read More
Close to 500 NAIA immigration officers reshuffled
July 26, 2018, 3:35 pm
MANILA — Almost 500 immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were rotated anew in a bid to prevent corruption and improve its service to the traveling public, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Thursday. According to BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval, the… Read More
NBI nabs Japanese man in human smuggling racket
July 26, 2018, 3:33 pm
MANILA -- A Japanese national who has been in the Philippines for 23 years has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for human smuggling. Jiro Saito, 47, a.k.a "Saito San" and "Ken Suzuki", owner of travel agency Dexdan Travel Consultancy Services in Malate, Manila, was… Read More
Parañaque cop relieved from post for slapping bus driver
July 26, 2018, 3:19 pm
MANILA -- A Parañaque policeman has been relieved from his post after he was caught on video hitting a bus driver in the face in Baclaran. National Capital Region Office (NCRPO) director Chief Supt. Guillermo Eleazar personally summoned PO1 Edmar Costo, who is assigned at the Police Community… Read More
Army upgrades health service capability
July 26, 2018, 3:13 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Army (PA) has started to enhance the capability of its health service to improve the chance of recovery of troops wounded in battle. In a statement Wednesday, Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Louie Villanueva said a workshop was held at the Ricarte Hall, PA Officer's Club, Fort… Read More
Duty Free Iloilo exec in hot water for malversation
July 26, 2018, 2:55 pm
MANILA -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed corruption charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against an official of Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) in Iloilo City who allegedly malversed close to PHP1 million. In a statement Thursday, NBI spokesman Ferdinand Lavin said… Read More
PDEA holds nationwide training on barangay drug clearing program
July 26, 2018, 2:40 pm
MANILA -- As part of the continuing campaign against illegal drugs and capacity enhancement for the regional offices, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted an intensive re-orientation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP). In a statement Thursday, PDEA Director General… Read More
SC sets rules for oral arguments on ICC withdrawal
July 26, 2018, 2:27 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has issued guidelines on the oral arguments on the consolidated petitions seeking to void the Philippine government's withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) scheduled on August 14. In an advisory issued Thursday, the SC has… Read More
QC to set up LGBT help desks in police stations
July 26, 2018, 2:19 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City local government is supporting the establishment of lesbian, gay and transgender (LGBT) desks in police stations. The Quezon City Council has passed a resolution supporting House Bill 2952 which seeks to establish LGBT Help and Protection Desks in police stations… Read More
DepEd to hire more teachers with ‘different skills’
July 26, 2018, 12:30 pm
MANILA -- To boost its senior high school program, the Department of Education (DepEd) needs to hire more teachers who are not only academically-trained but are also equipped with different skills, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said. “Before, we relied on academically-trained teachers. This… Read More
Monsoon-affected families now at 282K
July 26, 2018, 12:15 pm
MANILA -- Severe weather conditions due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by tropical cyclones "Henry," "Inday" and "Josie" have so far affected 282,447 families or 1,253,697 individuals in Regions 1, 3, 4A (Calabarzon), 4B (Mimaropa), 6, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the National… Read More
MILF, MNLF qualified members can join military vs. BIFF: Lorenzana
July 26, 2018, 11:19 am
MANILA -- Qualified members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) could be absorbed in the military should the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) carry out its threat of intensifying its attacks following the House of Representatives… Read More
Palace thanks Alvarez after conceding to Speaker Arroyo
July 26, 2018, 10:42 am
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday thanked Davao Del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez for his "invaluable service", a day after he conceded to former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who succeeded him as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque… Read More
Southwest monsoon to bring light to moderate rains
July 26, 2018, 10:00 am
MANILA—The southwest monsoon will continue to bring light to moderate rains in some parts of the country on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its 4 a.m. forecast, PAGASA said Bataan, Zambales, Northern Palawan, Mindoro… Read More
65 distressed OFWs from UAE back in PH: DFA
July 26, 2018, 8:44 am
MANILA -- Sixty-five distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), most of whom are victims of illegal recruiters, arrived in Manila from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday under the repatriation program of the Philippine government, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The latest… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thur., July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018, 8:00 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – IMF: PHL still strong, but higher rates needed INQUIRER – Senators nix ‘no-el’ as step to cha-cha MANILA BULLETIN – 6.7% growth in 2018, 2019 seen MANILA TIMES – Arroyo allies to bolt PDP to Sara’s party MANILA STANDARD – 3-way fight for Minority PHILIPPINE STAR… Read More
PRRD’s Kuwait visit depends on Emir's availability
July 25, 2018, 11:33 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to visit Kuwait will depend on the availability of Emir of the Gulf State, Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher "Bong" Go said on Wednesday. “It will depend on the availability of the Emir,” Go said in a text message to Palace… Read More
