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Performance roadmap to help monitor infra projects: DPWH chief
July 8, 2018, 11:44 am
MANILA — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar on Friday renewed his commitment to lead the monitoring of the operationalization and performance-tracking of the priority infrastructure development agenda, under the government’s Infrastructure Cluster… Read More
Villar calls on Pinoys abroad to apply in gov’t infra program
July 8, 2018, 11:41 am
MANILA — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar has reiterated his call for Filipino professionals abroad to apply for jobs in the country as the government embarks on over 200 infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Cluster’s Performance and Projects… Read More
PDEA holds anti-drug youth camp in Caloocan
July 8, 2018, 11:40 am
MANILA -- As part of the strategy aimed at reducing demand for drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Caloocan City government conducted a three-day training program for the youth to provide them with coping skills to face situations which can lead to drug use. PDEA Director… Read More
DOJ orders NBI to probe Cavite vice mayor's slay
July 8, 2018, 11:10 am
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a thorough probe on the killing of Vice Mayor Alexander Lubigan of Trece Martires City, Cavite. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said he has already instructed NBI Director Dante Gierran to… Read More
PH RIMPAC contingent hosts 4th of July celebration
July 8, 2018, 11:07 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) contingent to this year's "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) naval exercise played host to the Filipino community in Hawaii for their annual 4th of July celebrations. In a statement over the weekend, PN spokesperson Cmdr. Jonathan Zata said the hosting took place at… Read More
CJ bets from private sector, who worked in gov't, must submit SALN
July 8, 2018, 11:06 am
MANILA -- The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) reminded aspirants for the Chief Justice post to submit copies of statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), if they have previously worked in government. In an announcement posted Friday, SC Clerk of Court and JBC Ex Officio Secretary… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sunday, July 8, 2018
July 8, 2018, 8:50 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Localized peace talks with Reds: Will it really work this time? INQUIRER – 3rd top LGU exec killed in a week MANILA BULLETIN – Festive Iloilo PHILIPPINE STAR – Rody to hold secretaries liable for project delays MANILA STANDARD – Cavite Vice Mayor, Zambo dad killed… Read More
Duterte: I’m not agnostic, not atheist
July 7, 2018, 10:17 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte said that he was neither agnostic nor atheist but wanted further proof from the Catholic church of God’s existence such as a selfie. “I never said I do not believe in God. I’m not an agnostic and I’m not an atheist. I just happen to be a human being… Read More
Down website no effect on voters' registration: Comelec
July 7, 2018, 10:03 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday said that the unavailability of its website, www.comelec.gov.ph has no effect on the ongoing nationwide voter registration for the May 2019 midterm polls. “The current outage of the Comelec website has no effect on the ongoing… Read More
1st MIAA runway fun run to benefit PGH Cleft Lip Palate Found'n
July 7, 2018, 9:58 pm
MANILA -- Kids with cleft lip and cleft palate will benefit from the first MNL Runway Run at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 2 slated on Sunday, July 8. The proceeds from the 5k untimed fun run will go to the Philippine General Hospital's Cleft Lip Palate Foundation. In an… Read More
Palace condemns killing of Cavite vice mayor
July 7, 2018, 9:20 pm
MANILA -- Expressing concern for the third killing of a local government official this week, Malacañang condemned the killing of Vice Mayor Alex Lubigan of Trece Martires City, Cavite. Reports showed that Lubigan and his driver Romulo Guillemer were gunned down by unidentified gunmen in barangay… Read More
Studies ongoing for creation of defense industry zone: DND
July 7, 2018, 1:17 pm
MANILA -- Studies are underway on the construction of the so-called Government Arsenal Defense Industry Economic Zone in Limay, Bataan, Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said Friday. "The Government Arsenal is now studying this proposal to create the Government… Read More
DSWD defends SAP Go on relief distribution
July 7, 2018, 9:40 am
MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday clarified that Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go did not take credit for the relief goods given to fire victims in Sampaloc, Manila last Sunday. This, after a photo circulated on social… Read More
Scattered rain showers over PH Saturday
July 7, 2018, 9:08 am
MANILA -- Most parts of the archipelago may experience rain showers on Saturday, said the state weather bureau. The southwest monsoon is affecting the western section of Luzon and Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Saturday, July 7, 2018
July 7, 2018, 7:36 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – PHL goes on a 'bittersweet' ride to control people's thirst for SSBs INQUIRER – Gov't rushes to ease pains of inflation MANILA BULLETIN – Global market turmoil feared PHILIPPINE STAR – Rody on new term: I can step down in 2019 MANILA STANDARD – 'PH on track to cut… Read More
3rd SONA ‘reformatted’ to allow PRRD to speak more freely
July 6, 2018, 10:28 pm
MANILA -- A three-part series of pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) forum kicked off on Friday as part of a "reformatted" 2018 SONA, a Palace official said. “For his third State of the Nation Address this 2018, we have reformatted this to allow the President to speak more freely on the… Read More
CebuPac passengers may refund unused terminal fee from MIAA
July 6, 2018, 10:21 pm
MANILA -- Passengers with unused Cebu Pacific (CEB) and CebGo tickets from Feb. 1, 2015 to April 30, 2018 may refund their terminal fees from the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), the agency said on Friday. CEB remitted more than PHP245 million to MIAA on Thursday for the unrefunded… Read More
PTFoMS identifies most 'vulnerable' regions to media killings
July 6, 2018, 10:19 pm
MANILA - The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has classified regions that are most vulnerable to media killings with Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) topping the list. According to the PTFoMS data from 2008 up to present, the ARMM has recorded 34 deaths, including 32… Read More
Metro Manila Shake Drill slated within 2nd-3rd week of July
July 6, 2018, 10:17 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to hold its fourth Metro Manila Shake Drill within the second to third week of July. The drill aims to strengthen the preparedness among citizens in case a major earthquake strikes Metro Manila. For this year, the MMDA will be… Read More
Duterte extends duty-free importation of capital equipment
July 6, 2018, 10:14 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed an executive order, extending the zero-percent duty on capital equipment, spare parts and accessories imported by Board of Investments-registered new and expanding enterprises. Under EO No. 57 signed by the President on June 22, the duty-free… Read More
