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Be a kidney donor, be a hero: DOH
June 18, 2018, 9:30 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health on Monday echoed the call of the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) for Filipinos to be kidney donors to give other people a second chance to live. "As donor of kidney to someone who needs it, one can be a hero," Health Undersecretary Herminigildo Valle… Read More
10 Nueva Ecija towns now powered with renewable energy
June 18, 2018, 9:29 pm
MANILA -- Ten towns of Nueva Ecija province now have electricity from renewable energy (RE) sources. Electricity producer Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and the Nueva Ecija Electric Cooperative, Inc. II (NEECO II) are jointly delivering this to the towns of Talavera, Lupao, Carranglan,… Read More
Legarda lauds DFA for boosting PH position in int’l community
June 18, 2018, 9:27 pm
MANILA -- Senator Loren Legarda on Monday commended the men and women of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for their passion and dedication to foster good relations with other countries and strengthen the country’s position in the international community. “Foremost, I wish to commend… Read More
Kuwait awaits visit date of Duterte: DFA
June 18, 2018, 9:11 pm
MANILA-- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday confirmed that the Kuwaiti government was already informed about President Rodrigo R. Duterte's planned visit to the Arab state and is now awaiting a specific date from the Philippines. "They know already that the president wants to… Read More
6 Filipino diplomats receive PH's highest honors
June 18, 2018, 8:41 pm
MANILA-- Six Filipino diplomats were conferred three of the country's highest honors during the 120th Foundation Anniversary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) led by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday. The Order of Lakandula with the rank of Gold Cross was awarded to DFA… Read More
LPA inside PAR may intensify into typhoon: PAGASA
June 18, 2018, 8:41 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecast that a low-pressure area (LPA) currently within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) will turn into a typhoon. In a 4-p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA weather specialist Meno… Read More
LRT-1 extension project construction to start in October
June 18, 2018, 8:32 pm
MANILA -- The construction of the first phase of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) extension project is set to start in October this year. The settlement for the right of way for the railway extension project is now 95 percent completed, according to private operator Light Rail Manila… Read More
Solon reminds police, 'loitering not anymore a crime'
June 18, 2018, 8:29 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Pangilinan on Monday reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) that loitering is not a crime anymore, after the police began a public order drive against late-night bystanders (tambay) on the streets. “Para po sa mga tagapagpatupad ng batas, hindi na po krimen ang… Read More
New study on Dengvaxia ill-effects boosts demand for full refund
June 18, 2018, 7:33 pm
MANILA -- The new study confirming the ill-effects of the controversial vaccine, Dengvaxia, on children who never had a dengue infection could help boost the Philippine government's demand for a full refund for the used vials, a House leader said on Monday. House appropriations committee chairman… Read More
PRRD wants peace talks with Reds held in PH
June 18, 2018, 7:27 pm
MANILA – Instead of spending money to hold peace talks with communist rebels in Norway, the Philippine government can save by holding them inside the country, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said it was President Rodrigo R. Duterte himself who emphasized that peace… Read More
Solon welcomes DOJ reversal of Aussie nun's leave order
June 18, 2018, 7:11 pm
MANILA -- A lawmaker on Monday welcomed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to reverse the order of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) that downgraded Australian nun Patricia Fox's missionary visa to a tourist visa, allowing her to stay in the Philippines. In a statement, Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos… Read More
Martial law in Mindanao bars terrorists from making ‘tangible gains’
June 18, 2018, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- With the implementation of martial law in Mindanao, the Maute Group and other terrorists will have a difficult time making “tangible gains”, Malacañang said on Monday. “Dahil nga sa martial law na umiiral ‘no ay mahihirapan din talaga magkaroon ng tangible gains ang ating mga… Read More
DOJ voids BI leave order vs. Fox
June 18, 2018, 6:07 pm
MANILA -- Australian nun Sr. Patricia Fox will remain in the country as the Department of Justice (DOJ) granted her appeal to reverse the Bureau of Immigration's decision forfeiting her visa and ordering her to leave the country. In a statement Monday, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra granted… Read More
QC okays free anti-pneumonia shots for senior citizens
June 18, 2018, 6:05 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City Council approved the initial allocation of PHP12 million to subsidize the free pneumococcal immunization of 375,000 registered senior citizens in the city. Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, presiding officer of the City Council, lauded the ordinance authored by Quezon City (6th… Read More
National Printing Office unveils roadmap for change
June 18, 2018, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The National Printing Office (NPO) on Monday formally launched its three-year strategic roadmap that aims to propel the agency toward greater heights by expanding its services and strengthening its internal system even while continuing to uphold the integrity of public service. The NPO,… Read More
CA affirms Marina transport ban vs. Sulpicio Lines
June 18, 2018, 5:39 pm
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the ruling of Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) issued in 2015 which banned Sulpicio Lines, Inc. (SLI) from engaging in the transport and carriage of passengers. In a five-page resolution dated June 6 penned by Associate Justice Pablito Perez,… Read More
OWWA to provide aid to kin of slain OFW in Slovakia
June 18, 2018, 5:30 pm
MANILA — An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday assured that assistance will be provided to the family of Henry John Acorda, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was slain in Slovakia. In an interview Monday, Undersecretary Jacinto Paras said financial and… Read More
PNP drive nets 3,000 'tambays'
June 18, 2018, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- Nearly 3,000 drifters have been arrested by Philippine National Police (PNP) during the implementation of the city and municipal ordinances against public consumption of alcohol, smoking and indecency. "The PNP will implement the instructions of President Rodrigo Duterte to strictly… Read More
LRT-1 operator launches IT solutions contest
June 18, 2018, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- The operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) on Monday launched a competition that seeks to engage students and professionals in creating solutions using information technology (IT) to improve the operations of the railway system. Dubbed Hackatren, it aims to crowdsource IT… Read More
Rains delay release of rice imported from Vietnam, Thailand
June 18, 2018, 5:07 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said that cheaper imported rice distributed by the National Food Authority (NFA) has arrived at the Subic Port but has yet to be released due to the incessant rains brought about by typhoon “Domeng” last week. In a Palace briefing, Presidential Spokesperson… Read More
