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BOC mulls auction of P250-M smuggled Thai rice
June 14, 2018, 5:35 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking to auction the Thai white rice shipment worth PHP250 million which was intercepted at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) on Thursday. “After forfeiture and warrant of seizure and detention (proceedings), considering that these are… Read More
CA clears ex-BCDA execs of admin raps over Camp John Hay dispute
June 14, 2018, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) affirmed its decision exonerating former officials of the state-owned Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) from administrative liability in connection with the dispute over the development of the 247-hectare Camp John Hay, a rest and recreation site in… Read More
Solon: PhilHealth eyes premium hike for senior citizens
June 14, 2018, 5:32 pm
MANILA -- A partylist lawmaker representing the senior citizens on Thursday revealed that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is planning to increase the premium allotment for senior citizens from PHP3,120 to PHP5,000 per patient. Senior Citizen Partylist Rep. Milagros… Read More
Livelihood of PH fishermen more important: Palace
June 14, 2018, 5:31 pm
MANILA -- Regardless of reason China has in giving Filipino fishermen access to the disputed Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, what matters is that they are now allowed to fish there. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark following the Chinese Embassy’s statement that it has allowed… Read More
Navy readies protocols, personnel for use of new assets
June 14, 2018, 5:17 pm
MANILA -- To ensure the proper use and maintenance of all of its incoming assets, Philippine Navy (PN) flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad is now busy establishing protocols and technical working groups (TWGs) to ensure that Filipino naval officers are capable of operating such… Read More
Gov’t ready to give social grants to mitigate TRAIN effects: Palace
June 14, 2018, 5:06 pm
MANILA -- Two government agencies will start next month the distribution of social grants to mitigate the effect of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), a Palace official said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Department of Social Welfare and Development… Read More
Passport application fee can now be made via DFA ePayment portal
June 14, 2018, 4:59 pm
MANILA-- Applicants can now pay for their passport application or passport renewal through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ePayment Portal, DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano announced Thursday. The DFA ePayment Portal is an upgrade to their online appointment system, enabling passport… Read More
DepEd gets highest approval rating in latest performance survey
June 14, 2018, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- Due to the many reforms introduced by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones, the agency has enjoyed the highest approval rating for two years. At a media briefing Thursday, DepEd reported that it has garnered 83 percent rating on March 2017 and 84 percent on March 2018… Read More
ConCom to finish draft Federal Constitution this weekend
June 14, 2018, 4:38 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s Consultative Committee (ConCom) to review the 1987 Constitution is expected to complete its draft Federal Constitution this weekend. “We’ll be able to complete the draft by the weekend,” ConCom Senior Technical Assistant and spokesperson Ding… Read More
PN to test fire its Spike-ER missile this July
June 14, 2018, 4:22 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) will conduct the first test fire of its Spike-ER surface-to-surface missile in July. This was bared by Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad in an interview with military-run radio DWDD Wednesday. “(This) July, we might be testing our very… Read More
PNP presses for random checks in public schools vs. drug pushers
June 14, 2018, 4:12 pm
MANILA -- Authorities are raising the alarm against illegal drug pushers who are targeting minors inside school premises. Speaking to newsmen Thursday, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said the specter of elementary pupils taking drugs and other illegal… Read More
Pasig traffic cop nabbed for extortion
June 14, 2018, 4:09 pm
MANILA -- A policeman who regularly collects protection money from public transport drivers in Pasig City has been arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Counter-Intelligence Task force (CITF). SPO1 Adonis N. Corpuz, assigned at Traffic Management Unit (TMU), Eastern Police District… Read More
PRRD directs PNP to stop Kadamay takeover of NHA houses: Palace
June 14, 2018, 4:08 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang said Thursday President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to stop members of the urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) from occupying the socialized housing units of the National Housing Authority (NHA). Presidential… Read More
PNP: Enforcement of ordinances vs. 'tambays' ongoing
June 14, 2018, 3:58 pm
MANILA -- Those loitering in public half-naked while drinking alcohol will be in hot water, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde reiterated Thursday. Albayalde's remarks came after President Rodrigo Duterte directed law enforcement authorities to crack down on… Read More
DFA opens 100k more passport appointment slots on Thursday
June 14, 2018, 3:54 pm
MANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday announced the opening of 100,000 appointment slots for passport application and renewal to address the increasing backlog. Of the total slots, 50,000 were opened at noon with the remaining 50,000 to be made… Read More
Duque on Garin's plan to sue ex-PhilHealth officials: It's up to her
June 14, 2018, 2:55 pm
MANILA -- Former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Janette Garin has the right to file cases against former officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) following accusations that she allegedly diverted the PHP10.6 billion originally meant for the payment of senior… Read More
TUCP seeks P320 wage hike for NCR workers
June 14, 2018, 2:48 pm
MANILA -- A labor organization on Thursday asked the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) for an additional PHP320 across-the-board in the salary of minimum wage earners in the private sector in Metro Manila. In its three-page petition, Trade Union… Read More
ConCom eyes 'Democracy Fund' to level political playing field
June 14, 2018, 2:25 pm
MANILA -- To empower smaller, lesser-known political parties in the political race, the Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked by President Rodrigo R. Duterte to review the 1987 Constitution wants to create a Democracy Fund to serve as a depository of campaign contributions to level the political… Read More
Monsoon rains cause flight cancellations at NAIA
June 14, 2018, 1:37 pm
MANILA -- Several flights have been cancelled Thursday morning at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said in its advisory that the following flights are cancelled as of 11 a.m.:DG… Read More
2 Chinese men nabbed for detaining compatriot
June 14, 2018, 12:52 pm
MANILA -- Two Chinese nationals were arrested by the Parañaque police early Thursday for detaining another Chinese man in a hotel room. In a spot report, the Parañaque Police said they are now readying charges against suspects Tao Xiong, 31, and Yifei Liao, 28, both male. Both suspects were… Read More
