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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
ASEAN, China hopeful for ‘substantially completed’ COC in 2018
July 31, 2018, 10:15 pm
MANILA-- The Philippines, alongside China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed optimism that the negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) will be "substantially completed" within 2018. "The hope is that by November, when our leaders meet, we… Read More
SC affirms indictment of ex-senator Estrada in PDAF scam
July 31, 2018, 9:35 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the findings of the Office of the Ombudsman, indicting former senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada for plunder and graft in connection with his alleged involvement in the multi-billion-peso pork barrel scam. “The Court, voting 6-4 with four taking no… Read More
Catholic bishop decries dispersal of NutriAsia workers
July 31, 2018, 9:25 pm
MANILA -- A Catholic prelate slammed the violent dispersal of NutriAsia workers and their supporters in Marilao, Bulacan on Monday. “That violent dispersion should really be condemned. The workers there have a right to protest and so also their supporters because the workers have really been… Read More
SC sets reckoning period for right to speedy disposition of cases
July 31, 2018, 9:24 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ruled that the proper reckoning period for speedy disposition of cases begins at the preliminary investigation stage. This was announced by SC Spokesman Theodore Te in a press briefing after the High Court's en banc session. “The Court, (voting) 8-2,… Read More
Investments except casinos welcome in Boracay: Palace
July 31, 2018, 8:17 pm
MANILA -- All investments, except casinos, are still welcome in Boracay, Malacañang said on Tuesday, insisting that President Rodrigo R. Duterte will not allow the construction of a gambling establishment in the top tourist destination. “I think what the President said is that he will not… Read More
No ‘secret talks’ with China: Cayetano
July 31, 2018, 8:00 pm
MANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday assured the public the administration has not engaged China in "secret meetings" amid transparency calls on the issue of the West Philippine Sea. This comes after former President Benigno Aquino III… Read More
Senators condemn Basilan blast
July 31, 2018, 7:55 pm
MANILA -- Several senators on Tuesday expressed their condemnation and concern over the deadly van explosion in Basilan that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 persons. One soldier, five militiamen, three women, one child and the suspected bomber were among those killed after a passenger van… Read More
Palace welcomes Sotto’s support for TRAIN 2
July 31, 2018, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the support shown by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III for the passage of the second package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN). Sotto, after being briefed by the Department of Finance (DOF) on the benefits of TRAIN… Read More
LTFRB starts calibration, resealing of taxi meters
July 31, 2018, 7:03 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) started Tuesday its calibration and resealing of taxi meters in compliance with the fare adjustment it has approved. The calibration and resealing of meters is being conducted in a property of the Manila… Read More
House okays bill vs. privatization of public hospitals
July 31, 2018, 6:57 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a measure prohibiting the privatization of all public hospitals in the country. Voting 218-0, members of the lower chamber approved House Bill 7437, otherwise known as the "Anti-Privatization of Public Hospitals,… Read More
Palace submits draft bill creating disaster management dept
July 31, 2018, 6:54 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang, through the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO), has transmitted to both houses of Congress an executive version of a bill seeking to create a new department that would quickly respond to the country’s natural disasters and ensure recovery. Presidential… Read More
Surrender if you're innocent, Palace urges Liza Maza
July 31, 2018, 6:47 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday called on National Anti-Poverty Commissioner (NAPC) Liza Maza to surrender to authorities following an arrest warrant issued by a regional trial court. Maza, former representative of Gabriela Women’s party, was recently issued with an arrest warrant from a Nueva… Read More
Report suspicious-looking individuals, AFP urges public
July 31, 2018, 6:44 pm
MANILA -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo urged the public to immediately report to police and military authorities any suspicious-looking person in their area. "We call on our people to be vigilant and continue their active participation with security forces… Read More
Southwest monsoon to prevail over PH
July 31, 2018, 6:44 pm
MANILA -- Rains are expected on Wednesday due to the southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its 4-p.m. weather bulletin on Tuesday, PAGASA said Palawan, Mindoro, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Western Visayas, and the… Read More
8 hurt as driver loses control of SUV in Makati
July 31, 2018, 6:39 pm
MANILA -- Eight persons were hurt and a number of vehicles were damaged after the driver of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) lost control of her vehicle in Makati City Tuesday morning. Makati police said the incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. along Jacinto St. in Barangay Pitogo, Makati City.… Read More
QC vice mayor dreams of creating science, tech university
July 31, 2018, 6:36 pm
MANILA -- Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday expressed her hope to create a science and technology-focused higher education institution to place the city on the map of technology hotspots, such as Hong Kong and Singapore. "One day, it is my dream to establish a Quezon City Science and… Read More
Bersamin tops SC voting on next CJ
July 31, 2018, 6:32 pm
MANILA -- Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin has received the highest number of votes from his fellow magistrates in the search for the country's next Chief Justice, the High Court’s spokesman, Theodore Te, said Tuesday. Bersamin got 10 votes from the en banc, followed by SC… Read More
SC downgrades raps vs. Delfin Lee to simple estafa
July 31, 2018, 6:26 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered the downgrading of charges against property developer Delfin Lee from syndicated estafa to simple estafa, a bailable offense. This was announced by SC Spokesman Theodore Te in a press briefing after the High Court's en banc session. Lee is… Read More
