National
SAP Go seeks protection of Surigao del Sur tourist spots
June 15, 2018, 11:43 pm
MANILA – Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Friday urged the people of Surigao del Sur not to abuse the environment particularly their tourist spots to maintain their booming tourism industry. In his speech during the 58th Araw ng Surigao del Sur, Go… Read More
SAP Go calls for unity as Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr
June 15, 2018, 8:32 pm
MANILA — Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called for unity among Muslim Filipinos as they celebrated Eid’l Fitr or the end of the 30-day period of ritual fasting, prayer and alms-giving on Friday. In his message, President Rodrigo Duterte’s most trusted… Read More
SC sets guidelines on same-sex marriage oral arguments
June 15, 2018, 6:57 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court has issued guidelines on the oral arguments on June 19 regarding the petition challenging the validity of provisions of the Family Code limiting marriage to heterosexual couples. The oral arguments will take up a petition originally filed by lawyer Jesus Nicardo Falcis… Read More
Duterte enjoins Muslim Filipinos to 'foster greater unity'
June 15, 2018, 6:54 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday joined Muslim Filipinos in celebrating Eid al Fitr, urging them to foster greater unity towards a more progressive future.“I join our Muslim brothers and sisters as they mark the end of Ramadan and reaffirm their commitment to self-purification and… Read More
Police hunting poll officer's killers
June 15, 2018, 6:44 pm
MANILA---A gunman known as 'Bayawak' is being sought by authorities in connection with the killing of a local Commission on Elections (Comelec) officer Noel Alvarez Miralles last Monday at Bauan, Batangas. In a report, Police Senior Inspector Hazel Luma-Ang Suarez, Batangas Provincial Police… Read More
LTFRB opens special permit applications to public buses
June 15, 2018, 6:42 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now accepting applications for special permits for buses during situations that might affect the provision of transport services to the riding public. The LTFRB said the special permits will be used by public utility… Read More
MMDA to DPWH: Repair potholes along EDSA
June 15, 2018, 6:31 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is asking the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to repair potholes along Epifanio de los Santos Ave. (EDSA) amid the onset of the rainy season. The MMDA on Thursdayc conducted an inspection and spotted large potholes in… Read More
Sereno asks Supreme Court to void show cause order
June 15, 2018, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the show cause order it issued against her for allegedly violating the sub judice rule (under judicial consideration) and maligning some members of the high court in connection with her quo warranto case.… Read More
Cayetano maintains PH regularly patrolling West PH Sea
June 15, 2018, 5:20 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday disputed claims of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano anew regarding the supposed order of President Rodrigo Duterte to halt patrols in the West Philippine Sea, as he maintained that the Philippine… Read More
MMDA advisory: Reblocking, repairs along EDSA this weekend
June 15, 2018, 5:19 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct road repairs along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) and other major roads in Metro Manila this weekend, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Friday. In a traffic advisory, the MMDA said road… Read More
AFP backs PRRD decision to postpone peace talks anew
June 15, 2018, 5:11 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has expressed its strong support for President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to postpone the resumption of peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to allow the public to engage more in the peace process. "The Armed Forces of the… Read More
Quirino Eid celebration ends peacefully
June 15, 2018, 5:08 pm
MANILA -- Police announced a peaceful celebration of the Muslim holiday of Eid al Fitr in Manila Friday. At the Quirino Grandstand, the Manila Police District (MPD), led by Chief Supt. Rolando Anduyan, deployed about 100 police officers since 3 a.m., providing area security, traffic assistance,… Read More
JBC to interview applicants for Ombudsman on June 20
June 15, 2018, 4:42 pm
MANILA -- The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has scheduled for Wednesday the panel interview of the nine candidates vying for the Ombudsman post that is set to be vacated by Conchita Carpio-Morales on July 26. Morales, 76, is a retired SC Associate Justice who was appointed by former president… Read More
Muslims wish for lasting peace as Ramadan ends
June 15, 2018, 3:52 pm
MANILA -- Filipino Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr with morning prayers in front of the Blue Mosque in Maharlika Village in Taguig City and prayed for unity and peace as Ramadan formally ended on Friday. “Wala tayong hinahangad o hindi hinihiling sa Allah, sa lahat ng mga Muslims, pagkakaisa,… Read More
Muslim Filipinos offer morning prayers to mark end of Ramadan
June 15, 2018, 3:34 pm
MANILA -- Muslim Filipinos continued to pray for peace in the country, particularly in Mindanao, as they marked the end of the month-long Ramadan on Friday. According to Hajji Muhammad Ersad Malli, administrator of the Golden Mosque and Cultural Center in Quiapo, Manila, Muslim Filipinos prayed… Read More
Buhay Carinderia project suspension stays: DOT chief
June 15, 2018, 3:14 pm
MANILA-- Department of Tourism (DOT) chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Friday reiterated the suspension of Buhay Carinderia Redefined project of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and private firm Marylindbert International, following the reported staging of its North Luzon Roadshow. "Given the… Read More
Nothing fishy on Chinese military plane landing in Davao: Cayetano
June 15, 2018, 3:12 pm
MANILA-- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday said there is nothing irregular with the Chinese military plane landing in Davao City last June 8, after it raised questions from the public and lawmakers. "It's nothing irregular, there's nothing fishy about it, it's something that… Read More
PH Navy chief wants to fast-track submarine acquisition program
June 15, 2018, 3:10 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Navy (PN) flag officer-in-command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, said he fully supports all plans that would enable the country to acquire its first diesel-electric submarines as soon as possible. "It’s my intention to support this project. Like what I said before the Senate… Read More
Flights cancelled in NAIA due to TD 'Ester'
June 15, 2018, 2:35 pm
MANILA -- Flights were cancelled at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Friday due to bad weather caused by Tropical Depression "Ester". In an advisory, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said that the following flights were cancelled as of 11 a.m.: DG (Ceb Go) 6009/6010… Read More
Bishops' group welcomes dialogue with Palace execs
June 15, 2018, 2:34 pm
MANILA — An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines-Permanent Committee on Public Affairs (CBCP-PCPA) on Friday welcomed the statement from Malacañang that it is open to dialogue with the Catholic Church executives on discuss certain issues. Fr. Jerome Secillano,… Read More
