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LPA off Mindanao now ‘Domeng’
June 5, 2018, 2:49 pm
MANILA -- The low-pressure area spotted east of Mindanao has developed into tropical depression "Domeng", the state weather bureau said Tuesday. In its latest weather bulletin issued 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
Duterte's SoKor visit yields USD4.9-B in investments
June 5, 2018, 2:29 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s visit to South Korea has yielded USD4.9-billion worth of investments as part of the growing trade relations between the Philippines and the host country, his spokesman said Tuesday. “Ang mga nakuha naman natin dito sa trip na ito, isang bilyon na… Read More
DSWD eyes to cut poverty incidence by 14% in 2022
June 5, 2018, 2:27 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday disclosed that it is targeting to reduce the poverty incidence from the current 21.6 percent down to 14% by 2022. In her first press conference, DSWD Acting Secretary Virginia Orogo said that “the DSWD targets to reduce… Read More
DILG welcomes institutionalization of '911'
June 5, 2018, 2:25 pm
MANILA -- With the recent signing of an executive order institutionalizing 911 as the country’s national emergency hotline number, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año has assured the public of improved emergency assistance services related to crime… Read More
Duterte's firing of corrupt officials not publicity stunt: Roque
June 5, 2018, 2:24 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s move to sack alleged corrupt government officials is not a publicity stunt, his spokesman said Tuesday. This was Presidential spokesman Harry Roque’s response to the statement of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno that Duterte dismissed officials… Read More
BI nabs bogus SoKor journo wanted for fraud
June 5, 2018, 12:47 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a 39-year-old South Korean national, who is facing a string of fraud cases in his country for swindling more than 42.2 million won by pretending to be a journalist. In a statement issued on Tuesday, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said Yun… Read More
PAF earmarks P6-M for maintenance of S-211 jet trainers
June 5, 2018, 12:19 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated PHP6.1 million for the acquisition of four sets of cartridge actuated device (CAD) needed for the maintenance of one of its SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainers. Bid opening is slated to be held at the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room,… Read More
Suspect in Ombudsman prosecutor's stabbing named
June 5, 2018, 10:58 am
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday identified the suspect in the killing of Assistant Special Prosecutor Madonna Joy Ednaco-Tanyag of the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City, Monday. The Office of the Chief National Police released the photo of the suspect, Angelito C.… Read More
BCDA transfers golf course, operational areas to PAF
June 5, 2018, 10:53 am
MANILA -- The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has formally transferred the certificate of titles of the Philippine Air Force Golf Course and operational areas to the PAF. This took place last May 29 after BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Vivencio B. Dizon and Department… Read More
Rain showers over PH Tuesday: PAGASA
June 5, 2018, 10:52 am
MANILA—The low pressure area (LPA) embedded in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)will bring occasional heavy rains in most areas in the country Tuesday. State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the LPA was last… Read More
Lady SAF trooper caught while in pot session in Taguig
June 5, 2018, 10:01 am
MANILA -- A member of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) was arrested during a pot session over the weekend, PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said Monday. PO3 Lynn Tubig, 38, single and who has been with the SAF for eleven years, was presented to newsmen… Read More
DAR proposals aim to promote Boracay agrarian reform
June 5, 2018, 9:19 am
MANILA -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) plans to present in the next Cabinet meeting two proposals that would implement agrarian reform on Boracay Island. DAR Secretary John Castriciones is expected to discuss such proposals during the scheduled Cabinet meeting on Monday (June 11), said… Read More
No Filipino among Guatemala volcano eruption death toll
June 5, 2018, 8:55 am
MANILA -- No Filipino was reported among the fatalities in Guatemala after Volcán de Fuego, an active volcano located outside the capital Guatemala City, erupted on Sunday, leaving at least 60 persons dead, hundreds injured and an undetermined number missing. The Department of Foreign Affairs… Read More
Abella on WPS diplomatic actions: It's the content that matters
June 5, 2018, 8:50 am
MANILA -- An official of the Department of Foreign Affairs said it is the content, whatever form it is conveyed, that matters in every diplomatic action taken by the agency on issues concerning the West Philippine Sea. DFA Undersecretary for Strategic Communications Ernesto Abella on Monday night… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tuesday, June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018, 7:22 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Price woes cloud growth outlook in manufacturing INQUIRER – Overworked teachers ask gov’t for pay hike MANILA BULLETIN – SC tackles Sereno motion today MANILA TIMES – Duterte sacks Philhealth chief MANILA STANDARD – Workers dun BIR for P20-b refund PHILIPPINE STAR –… Read More
DepEd chief appoints new spokespersons
June 4, 2018, 9:59 pm
MANILA -- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones announced on Monday the designation of new spokespersons of the agency. Briones named Assistant Secretary Nepomuceno Malaluan and Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla as the official spokespersons of the department during her… Read More
Frequent mass-going should deepen faith: Tagle
June 4, 2018, 9:36 pm
MANILA — Manila Archbishop Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is concerned if the faithful who are frequently attending Eucharistic Celebrations understand the meaning of the Holy Mass. “When many people go to masses too frequently, one may ask: do they still understand the meaning of the Holy Mass?… Read More
Boracay agrarian reform to roll next week: DAR
June 4, 2018, 9:32 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is in the thick of preparations for the implementation of distributing agricultural lands to qualified indigenous people in Boracay Island, as the land reform ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte on the closed tourist resort is set to begin soon.… Read More
LPA to turn into tropical depression by Tuesday
June 4, 2018, 9:27 pm
MANILA -- The low-pressure area (LPA) spotted near Agusan del Norte is expected to turn into a tropical depression (TD) within the next 24 hours, the Philippine, Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4-p.m. weather bulletin on Monday.PAGASA weather… Read More
Singapore-based firm eyeing PH as regional hub
June 4, 2018, 9:24 pm
MANILA -- Singapore-based digital solutions firm Tagit is eyeing a partnership with the Philippine government and make the country its regional hub. Tagit provides software to customers offering different services. Most of its customers are banks as it provides technology for e-commerce. "In… Read More
