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Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Friday, July 6, 2018
July 6, 2018, 7:06 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – BSP, Palace frame 5.2% June inflation differently INQUIRER – Inflation hits 5.2%, above gov’t target MANILA BULLETIN – US loads first volley vs China MANILA TIMES – SC finds anomalies in 2016 elections MANILA STANDARD – Inflation soars to 5-year high PHILIPPINE STAR… Read More
Duterte’s 3rd SONA not limited to accomplishments, Roque says
July 6, 2018, 6:56 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not be limited to a report on the achievements done during his administration, his spokesperson said on Thursday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated that Duterte’s next SONA scheduled on July… Read More
Prelate: Church willing to help loiterers
July 5, 2018, 10:15 pm
MANILA -- A Catholic prelate on Thursday said the Church is always willing to help loiterers become productive in order to stop them from roaming around in communities. “The (tambays are a) challenge to the Church. Instead of being in the streets they can be invited to the church to participate… Read More
Albayalde assures prompt action vs. Makati cops in abuse video
July 5, 2018, 10:13 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Thursday vowed swift action against four Makati police officers who were caught on video while abusing a female drug suspect. "We have identified and administratively relieved four police personnel namely P/Senior… Read More
DOLE: Order for PLDT to regularize 7K workers stays
July 5, 2018, 10:12 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday said it stands firm on its order to telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) to regularize 7,306 workers. In an interview, DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III noted that its January 10 order on the… Read More
PAL to open new Manila-Japan route by September
July 5, 2018, 9:11 pm
MANILA -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Thursday it will start operating the Manila-Sapporo(Hokkaido, Japan) route by September, thus helping the government bring in more tourists from Japan. "We want to help the government attract more tourists from Japan. Having the… Read More
Guidelines on localized peace talks to be finalized on July 12
July 5, 2018, 8:57 pm
MANILA -- Members of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s Cabinet cluster on security will be meeting on July 12 to finalize the guidelines for the upcoming localized peace talks with communist rebels. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed this on Thursday, expressing Duterte’s support for… Read More
High-level coordination needed to avoid 'misencounter': Palace
July 5, 2018, 7:16 pm
MANILA – Malacañang said Thursday that a high-level coordination should be done to prevent a “misencounter”, similar to what happened between the military and the police that killed six policemen and wounded nine others in Sta. Rita, Samar last June 26. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque… Read More
2 Methodist missionaries in BI watchlist deported
July 5, 2018, 6:24 pm
MANILA -- Two of the three United Methodist Church (UMC) missionaries who were included in the Bureau of Immigration's watchlist have already left the country. In a text message to reporters, BI Spokesperson Dana Krizia Sandoval said Zimbabwean national Tawanda Chandiwana was deported to his… Read More
P47-M shabu seized in Manila raid
July 5, 2018, 5:55 pm
MANILA -- Police authorities seized PHP47 million worth of shabu in a raid in San Andres Bukid, Manila early Thursday. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde and National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) director Chief Supt.… Read More
House recommends raps vs. Ilocos Norte execs for tobacco fund misuse
July 5, 2018, 5:52 pm
MANILA -- The House committee on good government and public accountability has recommended the filing of administrative and criminal charges against Ilocos Norte government officials, who are suspected to have been involved in the alleged misuse of the province’s tobacco excise tax collection… Read More
Jeepney fare hike due to oil price surge: Palace
July 5, 2018, 5:49 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday defended the recent decision to implement a PHP1 fare hike in jeepeneys, stressing that it was due to the surge in oil prices in the world market. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory (LTFRB) approved the provisional fare hike of PHP1 for the first 4… Read More
Prelates warn public vs. lepto outbreak in NCR
July 5, 2018, 5:37 pm
MANILA -- Catholic prelates urged the public to be more cautious when wading in floods, especially in areas where there is an outbreak of leptospirosis. “We have really to be careful because of the flooding and the dirt in our environs in Metro Manila. People should avoid wading in the floods… Read More
DOH declares leptospirosis outbreak in NCR
July 5, 2018, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Thursday declared outbreaks in certain parts of Metro Manila following the rising number of leptospirosis cases in the last two weeks. An outbreak of the disease was declared in the following barangays: Quezon City -Bagbag (3 cases), Silangan (5),… Read More
CamSur treasurers ordered to explain 'irregularities' in 2016 polls
July 5, 2018, 5:11 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), ordered two municipal treasurers in Camarines Sur to explain the alleged irregularities which were discovered during the ongoing recount for the vice presidential race in the May 2016 elections. In a nine-page… Read More
Dispute with ex-general, shame campaign eyed in Halili slay probe
July 5, 2018, 5:07 pm
MANILA -- A long standing grudge with a former military general and the shame campaign against criminals are among the possible motives being considered by the police in the killing of Tanauan City, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili. Speaking to newsmen Thursday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief… Read More
Palace to entertain LGUs seeking dialogue with Duterte
July 5, 2018, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday said it will accommodate groups of local government units (LGUs) seeking audience with President Rodrigo Duterte following the recent killing of two mayors in a span of two days. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said both the Union of Local Authorities of the… Read More
Leonen: 5 senior magistrates must accept CJ nomination
July 5, 2018, 4:35 pm
MANILA -- Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Marvic Leonen on Thursday urged the five senior magistrates to accept the nominations as the next Chief Justice, stressing that seniority is an important qualification for the post. “Seniority is a marker of something. Seniority is a marker of… Read More
Bacolod registrar of deeds sacked for grave misconduct
July 5, 2018, 3:50 pm
MANILA -- The registrar of deeds of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental was dismissed from the service for issuing a land title to a person without complying with the requirements of the state internal revenue agency five years ago. The Office of the Ombudsman found Romulo Gonzaga guilty of grave… Read More
NCRPO: Over 31K apprehended for violation of ordinances
July 5, 2018, 3:34 pm
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has apprehended 31,189 violators of local ordinances in Metro Manila since June 13. In a statement Thursday, the NCRPO said more than half of those apprehended, numbering 15,973 or 51.21 percent, have received a warning while 10,962… Read More
