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Light to moderate rains over Luzon, Visayas
July 25, 2018, 9:16 am
MANILA— Tropical storm "Jongdari" spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility would enhance the prevailing southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday. As of 3 a.m., the center of "Jongdari" was last… Read More
Bersamin accepts nomination for CJ post
July 25, 2018, 8:19 am
MANILA -- Supreme Court Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin has accepted the nomination for the country's top judiciary post. This was confirmed by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, an ex-officio member of the JBC, in a text message sent to Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday afternoon. “SC… Read More
PH schools to hold literary gatherings to promote Filipino languages
July 25, 2018, 8:03 am
MANILA -- Various schools around the country will hold informal gatherings next month in line with the Buwan ng Wika, themed "Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik" (Filipino: Language of Research). "Such gatherings or 'tertulyang pangwika' events are aimed at further promoting the use of Filipino and other… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed., July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018, 7:55 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Biz groups seek comfort in retreat from federalism INQUIRER – Senators slam GMA election as speaker MANILA BULLETIN – House ratifies Bangsamoro MANILA TIMES – House OKs Bangsamoro Law MANILA STANDARD – New Speaker sets sights on priority bills PHILIPPINE STAR –… Read More
Taguig transforms dumpsites into recreational site, urban farm
July 24, 2018, 9:52 pm
MANILA -- The city government of Taguig, which is home to the Bonifacio Global City and the ARCA South business districts, has managed to turn dumpsites into lots that showcase “probinsyudad” living. The lots, located in Barangay Lower Bicutan, were once filled with trash but have been… Read More
BOL now awaits Duterte’s signature
July 24, 2018, 7:50 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza welcomed the House of Representatives decision to ratify the bicameral conference committee report on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on Tuesday, noting that the bill is now ready for President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s signature. “The ratification… Read More
Cancer advocacy group hails Duterte’s call for UHC passage
July 24, 2018, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- A cancer prevention advocacy group on Tuesday lauded President Rodrigo R. Duterte's call to Congress to prioritize the passage of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Bill."It shows that the President is true to his word in fulfilling his campaign promises," New Vois Association of the… Read More
Senate hails Pacquiao for Malaysia bout victory
July 24, 2018, 7:42 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Tuesday congratulated Senator Manny Pacquiao for defeating World Boxing Association welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last July 15. The Senate commendation was expressed through Senate Resolution No. 788, authored by Senate President Vicente… Read More
Senate okays bill on free Wi-Fi, clean toilets in transport stations
July 24, 2018, 7:27 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to improve the restroom facilities in land transportation and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) terminals nationwide. Senate Bill 1749, otherwise known as the “Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, Stations, Stops,… Read More
PAGASA: TD may not enter PH
July 24, 2018, 7:02 pm
MANILA -- The tropical depression (TD) located 1,570 km. east of north Luzon might not enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) at all, the weather bureau said on Tuesday. In a forecast, weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
Palace ready to work with Speaker Arroyo
July 24, 2018, 6:55 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday expressed readiness to work with new House of Representatives Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte has very good relations with the former president and now Pampanga congresswoman.“She was one of the… Read More
Palace hails all-time high foreign tourist arrivals
July 24, 2018, 6:44 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday expressed elation over the all-time high foreign tourist arrivals recorded from January to June this year.“We are pleased to announce that foreign tourists continue to discover that it’s more fun in the Philippines,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said… Read More
Arroyo camp forms transition team
July 24, 2018, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- In the aftermath of the House leadership shakeup, House appropriations chairman Karlo Nograles on Tuesday disclosed that a transition team has already been formed by the camp of new Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to smoothen things out with former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. In an… Read More
SC affirms Sandiganbayan resolutions on PDAF raps vs. Revilla
July 24, 2018, 6:17 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the petitions filed by detained former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., his chief of staff Richard Cambe, and Janet Lim Napoles seeking to reverse the Sandiganbayan resolutions regarding the PHP224.5-million plunder cases filed against them over… Read More
Labor group ready to work with PRRD to stop 'endo'
July 24, 2018, 6:10 pm
MANILA -- A labor group on Tuesday expressed willingness to work with President Rodrigo Duterte to be able to fulfill his promise to end contractualization. “The ALU-TUCP (Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines) is looking forward to constructively engage President… Read More
Prelates laud installation of Arroyo as new House Speaker
July 24, 2018, 6:07 pm
MANILA -- Catholic prelates on Tuesday lauded the installation of former president and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (GMA) as House Speaker, replacing Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez. Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes admitted that he was glad that Alvarez was replaced so that his plans… Read More
ConCom spells out regions' revenue sources under federalism
July 24, 2018, 6:01 pm
MANILA -- The Consultative Committee (ConCom) which drafted the proposed Federal Constitution on Tuesday spelled out the sources of revenues for the federated regions amid questions raised by some of the new draft charter’s critics. According to ConCom senior technical assistant and spokesperson… Read More
House ratifies Bangsamoro Organic Law
July 24, 2018, 5:36 pm
MANILA -- A day after the ouster of former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, the House of Representatives on Tuesday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). This was the first item completed on the agenda of newly-elected Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.… Read More
Carpio declines nomination for CJ post
July 24, 2018, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Tuesday formally declined his automatic nomination for the country's top judiciary post. “I am declining the nomination for Chief Justice,” Carpio said in a brief letter sent to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC). By tradition, the five most… Read More
Retiring chief graft buster reflects on feats in 7-year watch
July 24, 2018, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- Outgoing Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has showcased all the accomplishments of her office during her seven-year term as head of the anti-graft body. During her last press conference Tuesday, Morales, who is set to retire as chief government graft-buster on Thursday, beamed with… Read More
