National
Cops lauded for speedy arrest of prosecutor slay suspect
June 6, 2018, 6:59 pm
MANILA -- The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for immediately arresting the suspect in the killing of an assistant special prosecutor last Monday. Lawyer Madona Joy Ednaco-Tanyag was stabbed thrice by the suspect, Angelito Avenido Jr., in front… Read More
Paras files grave threat raps vs. Trillanes
June 6, 2018, 6:18 pm
MANILA -- Labor Undersecretary Jacinto Paras on Wednesday filed a complaint of grave threat against Senator Antonio Trillanes before the Pasay City Prosecutors Office for allegedly threatening his life when he attended a Senate hearing last May 29. In his six-page complaint, Paras cited three… Read More
SC affirms junking of De Lima plea vs. arrest on drug raps
June 6, 2018, 6:05 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) denied with finality Senator Leila de Lima's petition to void the arrest warrant issued in connection with the illegal drugs complaint filed against her. “Acting on the Motion for Reconsideration (of the Decision dated October 10, 2017), dated November 3, 2017… Read More
PNP won't condone 'bounty hunter cops'
June 6, 2018, 5:55 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will not condone acts of policemen who kill for profit, newly-appointed police spokesman Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr. said Wednesday. "(W)e will be on guard against those police officers who will be found doing things that are beyond their normal… Read More
Dengvaxia caused deaths of vaccinated children: PAO chief
June 6, 2018, 5:53 pm
MANILA -- The controversial anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia is responsible for the deaths of a number of children, Public Attorney's Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta said Wednesday. Acosta made the remarks in response to the claims of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and former… Read More
PNP to work with PDEA in verifying new names in narco list
June 6, 2018, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it will fully support the Philippine Drug Enforcement Authority (PDEA) in dealing with the personalities named by the latter in its updated drug list. Speaking to reporters, PNP spokesperson Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr. said the list… Read More
New PNP spox: Correct info best weapon vs. 'fake news'
June 6, 2018, 5:07 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it will focus on providing correct information against the spread of fake news seeking to malign the government. The PNP made the statement in response to reports claiming a spike in crime incidents in the country. "We have the… Read More
Mocha willing to apologize to Kris Aquino: SAP Go
June 6, 2018, 5:05 pm
MANILA -- After sharing a video on social media which host-actress Kris Aquino took insult to, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson is now willing to apologize to the former Presidential sister for unintentionally hurting her feelings.… Read More
Comelec: No postponement of midterm polls yet
June 6, 2018, 5:05 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday shrugged off reports on the plan to postpone the May 2019 midterm polls. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez noted that they have not received proposal to reschedule the forthcoming national elections. “No motion or… Read More
PH Navy flotilla for RIMPAC leaves Cebu Wednesday
June 6, 2018, 5:04 pm
MANILA -- The two-ship flotilla of the Philippine Navy, bound for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises off Hawaii, left Cebu along with the Malaysian frigate KD Lekiu Wednesday morning. The Navy contingent, now called Naval Task Force RIMPAC, is composed of the 7,000-gross-ton strategic… Read More
Solon wants tighter rules for housing units' unlawful sale
June 6, 2018, 4:59 pm
MANILA -- A leader in the House of Representatives is urging the National Housing Authority (NHA) to develop mechanisms on the transfer of rights for the government housing units unlawfully sold by original beneficiaries to other qualified beneficiaries. In House Resolution 1906, House Committee… Read More
Ombudsman suspends MisOr prov’l prosecutor over office dispute
June 6, 2018, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended a provincial prosecutor of Misamis Oriental in connection with her alleged involvement in a dispute in their workplace. This after the Ombudsman found Misamis Oriental Associate Provincial Prosecutor Joan Albarece guilty of simple misconduct. The… Read More
BOC surpasses collection target in May
June 6, 2018, 3:44 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) surpassed anew its revenue collection after posting 3.9 percent surplus equivalent to PHP1.973 billion in its collection for the month of May, exceeding the PHP50.628-billion target collection for the said period. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the bureau… Read More
Ex-Quezon mayor gets 6-year jail term for falsifying docs
June 6, 2018, 3:29 pm
MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a former municipal mayor in Quezon province to a six-year jail term after he was found guilty of falsifying disbursement vouchers to purchase hand tractors and motor engines under a national livelihood program in 2004. The anti-graft court also ordered… Read More
Exec hails signing of EODB Act; new law supplements FOI programs
June 6, 2018, 3:17 pm
MANILA -- An official of the government's Freedom of Information (FOI) program on Wednesday lauded President Rodrigo Duterte's signing of the Ease of Doing Business Act, saying the law complements FOI’s projects in promoting transparency, accountability and proper management of public affairs.… Read More
Duterte hails Moon for pursuing peace, stability in Korean Peninsula
June 6, 2018, 2:29 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has commended South Korean President Moon Jae-in for his commitment to promote peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula. “I commended President Moon for his commitment to strengthen the foundations of security and stability in the region,” Duterte said… Read More
Association of Mindorenos conducts 3-day caravan in Mindoro island
June 6, 2018, 2:24 pm
MANILA – The Association of Mindorenos (TAM) has conducted a three-day summer caravan providing some 425 backpacks and school supplies for students and eight wheelchairs, shirts, slippers, vitamins and medicines for their less fortunate provincemates including the Mangyan indigenous people … Read More
TD 'Domeng' to bring heavy rains in E. Visayas, Bicol
June 6, 2018, 1:19 pm
MANILA -- Tropical depression (TD) “Domeng” will bring moderate to occasional heavy rains in most parts of the country Wednesday as it maintains its strength and moves north-northwest over the Philippine Sea towards the country. In its 11 a.m. severe weather bulletin, state weather bureau… Read More
Diokno: Public school teachers get higher pay
June 6, 2018, 1:17 pm
MANILA -- Public school teachers are not underpaid and overworked, contrary to the claims of some teachers’ groups, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said. In a radio interview on Tuesday, Diokno said the current salary of public school teachers is twice more than the salary of their private… Read More
Duterte warns to place unruly agencies under his office
June 6, 2018, 12:19 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte warned Tuesday that he would consider placing officials in unruly government agencies under the Office of the President (OP) to better monitor their functions. “For those offices na hindi talaga ma-control (can’t be controlled) I will place you under the… Read More
