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DOJ working with US gov't on Napoles' indictment for money laundering
August 1, 2018, 3:23 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently coordinating with its American counterpart regarding the charges against alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles and her five family members, who allegedly conspired to illegally transmit Philippine government funds worth USD20… Read More
Delfin Lee welcomes SC ruling on downgrading of raps to simple estafa
August 1, 2018, 3:20 pm
MANILA -- The camp of property developer Delfin Lee welcomed the ruling of Supreme Court (SC) which downgraded his charges from syndicated estafa to simple estafa, a bailable offense. “We welcome the Decision of the Supreme Court where it downgraded the charge against my client, Mr. Delfin Lee… Read More
Island nations need submarines for complete defense: Lorenzana
August 1, 2018, 3:18 pm
MANILA -- Submarines are a must for the defense capability of an archipelagic state like the Philippines. This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana when asked Tuesday on the importance of the Philippine Navy's acquisition of submarines. "For a nation with… Read More
Universal Health Care bill to make check-ups free for Filipinos
August 1, 2018, 3:17 pm
MANILA -- Senator Sonny Angara on Tuesday has sponsored the Universal Health Care bill, which aims to ensure that every Filipino will have access to appropriate, affordable, and quality health services including free checkups, laboratory tests and medicines. Under Senate Bill 1896, all Filipinos… Read More
3 rogue cops preying on junk shops nabbed in Valenzuela
August 1, 2018, 3:15 pm
MANILA -- Authorities nabbed three policemen and their cohort for alleged extortion activities in Valenzuela City Tuesday night. Operatives of the Counter Intelligence Task Force (CITF) and Philippine National Police-Intelligence Group (PNP-IG), in coordination with the Valenzuela City police,… Read More
NCRPO cops recognized for successful ops vs. rogue colleagues
August 1, 2018, 3:14 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde personally awarded medals to the officers and men of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), who played key roles in going after their rogue colleagues in their areas, including the latest incident… Read More
Abu Sayyaf extortion angle eyed in Basilan blast
August 1, 2018, 3:09 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking into reports that a failed extortion attempt triggered the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) to carry out the botched improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Lamitan City, Basilan Tuesday. "We have persistent reports that point to the Abu… Read More
Public transport facilities on heightened alert after Basilan blast
August 1, 2018, 3:00 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies are implementing stricter security measures in all airports, seaports, railways and road terminals following the blast in Basilan province which killed 11 people last Tuesday. DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered the… Read More
Palace dismisses Deputy Ombudsman Carandang
August 1, 2018, 1:47 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang has dismissed Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang from service after he was found liable for graft and corruption, and betrayal of public trust. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed the dismissal order, which was released to Palace reporters on… Read More
Scalawag cops, criminals to suffer same fate: Albayalde
August 1, 2018, 1:25 pm
MANILA -- Rogue cops would face the same fate as ordinary criminals. Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde made this remarks on Wednesday, following the death of a Taguig policeman and the arrest of three other cops for alleged involvement in organized kidnap-for-ransom… Read More
House panel okays funding for disaster resilience dep’t bill
August 1, 2018, 1:01 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives’ appropriations committee on Wednesday approved the funding provisions of the measure creating the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), which is among the legislative priorities mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte in his third State of the Nation… Read More
Lorenzana lauds military for foiling Basilan IED attack
August 1, 2018, 12:12 pm
MANILA -- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has lauded the sacrifice made by military personnel, who died while preventing the van containing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from reaching its intended target in Lamitan City, Basilan on Tuesday. "It is important to note that the explosive did… Read More
PNR to deploy new train sets next year
August 1, 2018, 12:03 pm
MANILA -- More passengers will soon be accommodated at the Philippine National Railways' (PNR) Metro Commuter Line from Tutuban in Manila to Calamba in Laguna province with the delivery of new train sets next year. “We will modernize five trains and buy nine next generation/class of PNR trains.… Read More
AFP not ruling out 'other groups' in Basilan blast
August 1, 2018, 11:53 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is not discounting the possibility that other groups, apart from the Abu Sayyaf, could be behind Tuesday's foiled attack in Lamitan City, Basilan that claimed the lives of 11 people, including the suspected terrorist, and wounded seven others… Read More
Southwest monsoon to bring light to moderate rain
August 1, 2018, 10:31 am
MANILA—The southwest monsoon affecting most parts of the country would bring scattered rains Wednesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, western Visayas, eastern Visayas,… Read More
PNR reopens Caloocan-Dela Rosa line after 20 yrs
August 1, 2018, 9:43 am
MANILA -- The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has reopened its railway line traversing Caloocan City to Dela Rosa in Makati City after twenty years. Starting Wednesday (August 1), the railway line will have trips on the following stations: 10th Avenue, 5th Avenue, Solis, Blumentritt, España,… Read More
PH halts bird importation from southern California
August 1, 2018, 8:30 am
MANILA -- The Philippines temporarily banned the importation of domestic and wild birds, including game fowl, from San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties in the US's California State. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol ordered the ban, citing as basis official… Read More
Cavite Gateway Terminal operational by Sept.: DOTr
August 1, 2018, 8:28 am
MANILA -- The Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), which is seen to reduce the volume of trucks on major Metro Manila roads, is expected to be operational by September, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday. The facility, which will become the country’s first container roll-on roll-off barge… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed., August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018, 7:58 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Inflation likely surged to 5.8% in July-BSP INQUIRER – Suicide bombing eyed in Basilan attack MANILA BULLETIN – Basilan van blast kills 11 MANILA TIMES – SC grooms Bersamin as next chief justice MANILA STANDARD – Tax reform 2 gets big push PHILIPPINE STAR – Basilan… Read More
‘Recalibrated’ drug war will be within rule of law: Palace
July 31, 2018, 10:16 pm
MANILA -- The “recalibrated” war on drugs will be relentless and chilling as President Rodrigo R. Duterte promised, but will properly observe the rule of law, Malacañang assured on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark in reaction to Philippine National Police (PNP)… Read More
