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OP extends aid to fire victims in Manila, Muntinlupa
June 6, 2018, 10:37 pm
MANILA — The Office of the President (OP) continued its routine visits to communities affected by fire, extending coordinated assistance from different government agencies directly to the victims. On Wednesday afternoon, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go… Read More
Maranao youth wows UN peace building meeting
June 6, 2018, 10:33 pm
MANILA -- A Maranao, speaking at a recent high-level meeting on peacebuilding last month in New York City, earned a warm applause from the crowd after she introduced the indigenous handwoven piece "malong" as a symbol of inclusivity to peacebuilding. Farah Ali Ghodsinia, who hails from Marawi… Read More
House passes 96 measures that became law in 17th Congress
June 6, 2018, 10:29 pm
MANILA -- Since the opening of the 17th Congress in July 2016, the House of Representatives has passed a total of 96 measures that were enacted into law, according to an accomplishment report released on Wednesday. In the House accomplishment report, submitted by Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas… Read More
TESDA presents 2018 'Career Ambassadors'
June 6, 2018, 10:24 pm
MANILA -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Wednesday bared its 2018-2019 "Career Ambassadors", who will showcase their achievements in technical vocational and educational training (TVET) via speaking engagements. "As part of our National Career Guidance Advocacy… Read More
SC to render ‘wise’ ruling on QW case vs. Duterte: Palace
June 6, 2018, 10:15 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Supreme Court (SC) will make “correct” and “wise” decisions based on the quo warranto petition filed by suspended lawyer and former nuisance presidential candidate Elly Pamatong against President Rodrigo R. Duterte. “We… Read More
NEDA's P10-K monthly budget remark has basis: DOLE exec
June 6, 2018, 9:48 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is convinced that the statement made by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), saying a family of five can live decently on a monthly budget of PHP10,000, has been properly studied. Undersecretary Jacinto Paras… Read More
ADB urges PH gov't to push for new energy technologies
June 6, 2018, 9:40 pm
MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is suggesting that the Philippine government push for the use of new energy technologies, an executive said Wednesday. In an interview with reporters, Yongping Zhai, chief of ADB's Energy Sector Group, said the government should raise awareness and… Read More
LGUs urged to reward environment-friendly businesses
June 6, 2018, 9:34 pm
MANILA -- The National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) is urging local government units (LGUs) to issue ordinances in rewarding establishments that use environment-friendly packaging. "LGUs can consider issuing respective ordinances on the matter and possibly give incentives," said NSWMC… Read More
Chopper crashes in S. Cotabato; probe launched
June 6, 2018, 9:31 pm
KORONADAL CITY -- Four persons were injured after a helicopter owned by a fruit company crashed on Wednesday morning in a remote village at the foot of Mt. Matutum in Tupi town in South Cotabato. The crash occurred just as the chopper took off at around 10 a.m. from a field base of Dole-Stanfilco… Read More
PRRD declares June 15 holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr
June 6, 2018, 8:26 pm
MANILA – Employees and students will enjoy yet another long weekend from June 15 to 17 this year. On Wednesday, President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Proclamation No. 514, which declared June 15 as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr. Eid’l Fitr or the end of… Read More
Duterte names new SEC chairperson
June 6, 2018, 8:23 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Emilio Benito Aquino as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Duterte signed Aquino’s appointment Wednesday, replacing Teresita J. Herbosa whose seven-year term ended in March this year. “Pursuant to the provisions of… Read More
2 riding-in-tandem robbers killed in Pasig shootout
June 6, 2018, 8:10 pm
MANILA -- Two robbers riding tandem in a motorcycle were killed in an encounter with responding policemen in Pasig City Tuesday night. A spot report released Wednesday said that Rodel De Jesus was victimized by the still unidentified suspects along Mabini St. in Barangay Kapasigan. A suspect… Read More
DOLE: Participating firms in June 12 job fairs not engaged in 'endo'
June 6, 2018, 8:07 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment on Wednesday (DOLE) assured that all employers that will participate in next week's Independence Day job and business fairs are not included on the list of firms engaged or suspected to be engaged in labor-only contracting (LOC). In a press… Read More
US provides PH marines with new personal protective equipment
June 6, 2018, 8:03 pm
MANILA -- The United States military has provided new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Philippine Marine Special Operations Group (MARSOG) and Inshore Boat Battalion valued at about PHP178 million, the US embassy in Manila announced Wednesday. The 525 sets of ballistic vests, lightweight… Read More
Kris Aquino willing to campaign for Bong Go
June 6, 2018, 7:53 pm
MANILA – Popular TV host and actress Kris Aquino is willing to campaign for Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go if he decides to run for senator in the 2019 mid-term elections. Go said Aquino mentioned this in her text message to the former while conveying her… Read More
Sewerage problem worsens Manila Bay's 'toilet bowl' state: Villar
June 6, 2018, 7:15 pm
MANILA --- Sen. Cynthia Villar has filed a resolution directing the Senate to probe into the waste water treatment and sewerage system in Metro Manila, which was identified as a main factor in the continued deterioration of the quality of water in Manila Bay. "We still have a long way to go in… Read More
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
