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ASEAN, China to hold talks on South China Sea code in August
June 2, 2018, 3:40 pm
MANILA -- The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are set to convene negotiations for the crafting of the code of conduct (COC) on the South China Sea in August, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano announced Friday. Cayetano, however, admitted that all… Read More
China gave PH 'assurance' on Ayungin incident: Cayetano
June 2, 2018, 12:50 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Friday China gave "assurance" to the Philippines regarding the latest "incident" in the disputed West Philippine Sea, which prompted the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to file a diplomatic protest against its giant neighbor. Last… Read More
COA report on excessive honoraria, allowances baseless: OSG
June 2, 2018, 11:36 am
MANILA -- The Office of the Solicitor General said Friday there is no basis for the Commission on Audit (COA) 2017 report that found Solicitor General Jose Calida and 15 other OSG lawyers as having received “excessive allowances and honoraria.” The 2017 COA audit of the OSG noted that its… Read More
Work-based training program for OSYs launched
June 2, 2018, 9:40 am
MANILA -- To connect out-of-school youth (OSYs) with appropriate training and employment opportunities, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched on Monday YouthWorksPH. YouthWorksPH is a five-year development project… Read More
LPA to bring rains over parts of PH Saturday
June 2, 2018, 9:07 am
MANILA -- A low-pressure area (LPA) embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is expected to cause rains over parts of the archipelago, the state weather bureau said Saturday. The LPA was last tracked at some 580 km. east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, said the Philippine… Read More
PH Navy contingent for RIMPAC to sail for Hawaii June 6
June 2, 2018, 8:59 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) contingent for this year's "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) naval exercises will leave for Hawaii on Wednesday. Two Navy ships, the strategic sealift vessel BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) and frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), along with its AgustaWestland AW-109… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Saturday, June 2, 2018
June 2, 2018, 7:39 am
INQUIRER – COA questions OSG allowances, deals MANILA BULLETIN – Power interruptions feared PHILIPPINE STAR – COA flags P10-M excess allowances paid to OSG MANILA STANDARD – Oil price rollback on, gas down by P1.40/l MANILA TIMES – Senate summons Garin, Abad anew DAILY… Read More
PLDT workers troop to claim DOLE's regularization order
June 1, 2018, 9:50 pm
MANILA — More than 2,000 contractual employees of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) on Friday trooped to the company’s Human Resources Division in Mandaluyong City to claim their regularization status as stated in the writ of execution issued by the Department of Labor and… Read More
Two LPAs to bring rains Saturday
June 1, 2018, 9:42 pm
MANILA -- Two low-pressure areas (LPAs) located along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) are expected to bring rains to the country on Saturday. In a weather forecast, PAGASA weather specialist Shelly Ignacio said there are two LPAs located along the ITCZ, which is a known breeding ground… Read More
Energy chief lauds building of new Pagbilao power plant
June 1, 2018, 9:19 pm
MANILA -- Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi lauded the Pagbilao Energy Corporation (PEC) on Friday for boosting its energy power plant facilities, saying these help boost the energy security in the country. A joint venture between TeaM Energy Corporation and the Aboitiz Group's Therma Luzon Inc (TLI),… Read More
4 cities receive e-trikes from DOE
June 1, 2018, 9:01 pm
MANILA -- Four cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) received electric tricycles or e-trikes from the Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday. Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Pateros, and Valenzuela received a total of 900 e-trikes, costing around USD10,000 or PHP518,308 each, as part of the DOE's… Read More
‘Be gracious in defeat, stay vigilant', justices tell new lawyers
June 1, 2018, 8:45 pm
MANILA -- Supreme Court Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro called on the 1,724 new lawyers who took their oath on Friday to protect the dignity of judicial institutions and help maintain respect for judicial processes. “Our courts of law are not courts of public opinion. Members of… Read More
USAID, PH biz group launch P1.7-B project for youth
June 1, 2018, 8:13 pm
MANILA -- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) on Friday launched YouthWorks PH, a five-year PHP1.7 billion workforce development project which aims to connect out-of-school youth with training and employment opportunities.… Read More
Raising wages is good for workers, economy: Solon
June 1, 2018, 8:06 pm
MANILA -- A legislator on Friday defended the proposal to increase the national minimum wage to PHP750, saying it is "good for the working people and for the economy as whole". Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate said the nationwide wage hike would spur more production and create jobs. Zarate… Read More
PH-Japan social security accord to take effect in August
June 1, 2018, 8:04 pm
MANILA-- Philippines and Japan have officially exchanged diplomatic notes on the completion of their respective constitutional requirements for the effectivity of their social security agreement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Friday. The “Agreement between the Republic of the… Read More
2 religious events to unfold in Manila
June 1, 2018, 8:02 pm
MANILA -- Two religious events will unfold at the Sta. Cruz Church in Manila on Sunday, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) announced on Friday. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle will lead the faithful in the declaration of the Sta. Cruz Church as the Archdiocesan Shrine of… Read More
Embassy caps heritage month, promotes PH culture
June 1, 2018, 7:59 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine embassy in Washington capped the Philippine National Heritage Month by showcasing the country's culture in top destinations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The embassy conducted the promotion in line with the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at an event organized by… Read More
UN rapporteur ‘misinformed’ on Sereno ouster: Roque
June 1, 2018, 7:59 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday said United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Diego Garcia-Sayan has been misinformed when he reportedly said judicial independence in the Philippines is under threat. “We find it unfortunate that Mr. Diego Garcia-Sayan has… Read More
DOLE to hold job, business fairs on June 12
June 1, 2018, 7:34 pm
MANILA -- Employment opportunities will be available for jobseekers in 19 Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) job and business fairs in 14 regions across the country on June 12, Independence Day, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced Friday. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III… Read More
MMDA to adopt intelligent transport system
June 1, 2018, 7:23 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing to adopt the intelligent transport system (ITS) being used by South Korea to effectively address the traffic situation in Metro Manila. The technology will ensure the integration of local government units (LGUs) to formulate… Read More
