National
Solon calls on PSA to finalize design of national ID card
June 22, 2018, 5:32 pm
MANILA -- A lawmaker on Friday urged the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to finalize the design of the national identification (ID) card and prepare for its production. House of Representatives appropriations committee chairman Karlo Nograles said the PSA should already be ready to go "full… Read More
Duterte signs Balik Scientist Act to bolster research, dev’t
June 22, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law institutionalizing the Balik Scientist Program which aims to support the participation of Filipino science, technology or innovation experts in the country’s research and development initiatives. Known as the “Balik Scientist Act”, the… Read More
FVR recalls Pinoy soldiers’ heroism during Korean War
June 22, 2018, 4:44 pm
MANILA -- On the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the Korean War on Monday (June 25), former president Fidel V. Ramos, a veteran of the Korean War, recalled the bravery and heroism of the Filipino soldiers who fought against all odds the combined Chinese and North Korean forces. The Philippines… Read More
Duterte appoints new CA justice
June 22, 2018, 4:37 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga as associate justice of the Court of Appeals (CA). Duterte signed the appointment paper of Gonzaga on June 19, replacing Romeo Barza who was designated by Duterte as presiding justice of the appellate court in December last… Read More
Fil-Am group urges Trump to halt family detention
June 22, 2018, 4:35 pm
MANILA – An official of the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), a non-profit Filipino organization based in the United States, has issued a statement welcoming President Donald Trump’s executive order on Wednesday that ended his administration’s family separation policy for future cases.… Read More
No reason to ban tricycles as school service: Belmonte
June 22, 2018, 3:52 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City government does not see any reason to ban tricycles from being used as school service, a local executive said on Friday. Reacting to the pronouncement of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte said the city government would be… Read More
MMDA to implement one-truck lane policy on C2 Road
June 22, 2018, 3:42 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement a one-truck lane policy along Circumferential 2 (C2) Road to reduce traffic congestion and prevent truck-related accidents following its approval by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) Thursday. Under the approved MMC… Read More
Esperon meets US counterpart, reaffirms PH-US security alliance
June 22, 2018, 3:07 pm
MANILA -- National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr., for the first time on Friday (Philippine Time), met with his American counterpart John Bolton, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. said. During the meeting, the two officials reaffirmed both countries' commitment to their security… Read More
Washington hopes for another Trump-Duterte meet
June 22, 2018, 3:06 pm
MANILA -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is hoping for another meeting between President Rodrigo R. Duterte and US President Donald Trump as a follow-up to the ties the two leaders developed during the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2017, a… Read More
DBM to evaluate acquisition of AFP modernization projects
June 22, 2018, 3:03 pm
MANILA -- While stressing that the list of equipment it wants for Horizon Two of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program is final, it is still up to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to evaluate and decide which platform to acquire first, a defense department… Read More
Even during stand-down, military recruitment continues: DND
June 22, 2018, 1:17 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continuously recruits new members, which is a regular military function even during a stand-down, as it is mandated to protect the country from all forms of threats, a Defense official said. "When the AFP is ordered (to) stand-down, it ceases… Read More
DepEd hesitant on proposed mandatory drug test for 10 yr old students
June 22, 2018, 10:55 am
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is hesitant about allowing learners aged 10 years old undergo mandatory drug testing as proposed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). “Hindi pa kami kumbinsido na 10 years old. Kasi ang 10 years old na exposure namin sa curriculum sa… Read More
DepEd reinforces anti-bullying efforts
June 22, 2018, 10:08 am
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has stressed its zero tolerance on cases of child abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of abuse. In a statement released Thursday night, DepEd emphasized its commitment to promote a child-friendly, gender-sensitive,… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Friday, June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018, 7:23 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Biz groups wary of LGU tax power in fed system INQUIRER – Morales tells critics: I’m the Ombudsman MANILA BULLETIN – Duterte slams Ombudsman MANILA TIMES – Joma: Reds ready to oust Duterte MANILA STANDARD – Aquino case whitewash hit PHILIPPINE STAR – CHR probes… Read More
Religious group urges PRRD to join ‘prayer for peace’ in December
June 22, 2018, 12:17 am
MANILA -- The religious group, Pasa Lord Prayer Movement, on Thursday urged President Rodrigo R. Duterte to join them in the “Prayer for Peace in the Philippines” event, set to be held in December. “We are asking the President, as father of the nation, to lead us in praying the interfaith… Read More
No irregularities in Calida security firm's deals with DOJ: Guevarra
June 22, 2018, 12:12 am
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday said there was nothing irregular over the contracts entered into by his department and the security services company owned by the family of Solicitor General Jose Calida since these underwent the required procurement process. Two of the 10… Read More
Graver charges should have been filed vs. Aquino, Abad: solons
June 21, 2018, 10:08 pm
MANILA -- Senators Joseph Victor Ejercito and Richard Gordon on Thursday said that former president Benigno Aquino III and former budget secretary Florencio Abad should have been slapped with more serious charges by the Ombudsman over the implementation of the controversial Disbursement… Read More
PH, Korea to collaborate on science, R&D
June 21, 2018, 10:00 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines will collaborate with Korea in various areas, especially in research and development (R&D), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Thursday. Dela Peña was part of President Rodrigo Duterte's… Read More
CBCP awaiting probe results on priest tagged in woman's slay in CamSur
June 21, 2018, 9:54 pm
MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Thursday said it is waiting for the results of the investigation being conducted by the Archdiocese of Caceres in Camarines Sur on the death of a 28-year-old woman where a local priest is being considered as a “person of… Read More
Morales denies junking cases vs. Bello timed with JBC interview
June 21, 2018, 9:52 pm
MANILA -- Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on Thursday denied the dismissal of the cases against Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III was timed with his interview with the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC). Bello is an applicant to the position to be vacated by… Read More
