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SolGen asks SC to affirm quo warranto vs. Sereno
June 14, 2018, 11:00 am
MANILA -- The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) asked the Supreme Court (SC) to uphold its decision granting its quo warranto petition which ousted Ma. Lourdes Sereno from the judiciary's top post. In a 70-page comment filed on Wednesday, Solicitor General Jose Calida asked the high court to… Read More
PAF allots P32-M for FA-50PH 'canopy jettison rocket motors'
June 14, 2018, 10:59 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now looking for suppliers capable of delivering "canopy jettison rocket motors" needed for the maintenance of its eight South Korean-made FA-50PH "Fighting Eagle" jet fighters. The budget for the project is placed at PHP32,832,000. The said components… Read More
DOST-funded music docu nominated in ‘Gawad Urian’
June 14, 2018, 10:14 am
MANILA – A music documentary made by a member of the Department of Science and Technology – National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) and funded by this agency is nominated for the Best Documentary category in the 41st Gawad Urian. According to NRCP, the video, “Seven Dances… Read More
Southwest monsoon continues to affect Luzon: PAGASA
June 14, 2018, 10:12 am
MANILA—Heavy rainfall will prevail Thursday until the weekend as the southwest monsoon (habagat) persistently affects Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 24-hour weather forecast, the state weather bureau said cloudy skies… Read More
PRRD to uniformed personnel: Protect Filipinos from social ills
June 14, 2018, 8:59 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has reminded the country’s uniformed personnel of their ‘’crucial mandate” of protecting the Filipinos from social ills that have plagued and delayed the nation's progress. Duterte made this call as he swore in 59 newly promoted personnel of the… Read More
WHO hails PH achievement on blood donations target
June 14, 2018, 8:38 am
MANILA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday lauded the country's achievement in the attainment of the target of reaching one million (blood units) blood collections from the population. "More than 1 million blood collected in 2017 is a real achievement that corresponds to donation… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thursday, June 14, 2018
June 14, 2018, 8:22 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – 5 to 7 years’ transition to TRAIN 2 ‘reasonable’ INQUIRER – Peso sinks to 53.23:$1, weakest in 12 years MANILA BULLETIN – ‘Nuclear catastrophe’ dodged MANILA TIMES – SC to order Sereno to return vehicles MANILA STANDARD – ‘Arm the barangay chiefs’… Read More
PH unlikely to meet rice self-sufficiency target: Duterte
June 13, 2018, 10:13 pm
MANILA – With the growing population and shrinking agricultural lands, President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday said the rice self-sufficiency target may not be achieved before his term ends in 2020. “I do not believe that we can be rice sufficient,” Duterte said in his speech during the… Read More
Group wants more gov't incentives for e-vehicle industry
June 13, 2018, 10:01 pm
MANILA -- The Electric Vehicles Association of the Philippines (EVAP) pushes for more incentives from the government to fast track the growth of the electric vehicle industry in the Philippines, EVAP president Rommel Juan told reporters in an interview Wednesday. “There must be political will.… Read More
CHED, SUCs ink MOA on free higher education law
June 13, 2018, 9:31 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an agreement to launch the implementation of the law providing free tuition in all state and local universities and colleges (SUCs/LUCs). The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the implementation of the… Read More
Duterte urged to sign mental health bill into law
June 13, 2018, 7:40 pm
MANILA -- In light of the recent suicide cases involving international celebrities, Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to sign into law the Mental Health Act which seeks to provide help to Filipinos suffering from depression and other mental health issues up to… Read More
PNP: Ardot Parojinog wants NBI to handle his case
June 13, 2018, 7:22 pm
MANILA -- Fugitive Ricardo "Ardot" Parojinog has been sending feelers to have the cases filed against him handled by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) instead of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Speaking to newsmen Wednesday, PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said the Ozamiz… Read More
P163-M worth of shabu seized in Manila buy-bust operation
June 13, 2018, 7:20 pm
MANILA -- Authorities on Wednesday presented the 24 kilos of shabu worth PHP163 million seized during a buy-bust operation in Sta. Ana, Manila. In a press conference in Camp Crame, Department of the Interior and Local Government Officer-in-Charge Eduardo Año said the illegal substance had been… Read More
BI stops 20 suspected trafficking victims
June 13, 2018, 7:14 pm
MANILA -- A total of 20 suspected trafficking victims were intercepted by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after attempting to leave for Africa with spurious travel documents. In a report to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, BI Officer-in-Charge… Read More
DOLE to employers: Observe pay rules for Eid'l Fitr holiday
June 13, 2018, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- Private sector workers who will report to work on Friday, June 15, Eid’l Fitr or end of Ramadan, a regular holiday, will receive 200 percent of their regular pay, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. This was based on Labor Advisory No. 09, issued by Acting Labor… Read More
Saints' relics cannot be used as amulet: prelate
June 13, 2018, 7:06 pm
MANILA -- A Catholic priest warned the public that relics of saints cannot be used as “anting-anting” (amulet). Rev. Fr. Dionisio Selma, Prior Superior of the Order of Augustinian Recoletos issued the warning after receiving reports that fake relics are being sold to the public particularly… Read More
Many poll bets beat June 13 SOCE filing deadline: Comelec
June 13, 2018, 7:02 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said many candidates in last month’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections waited for the deadline on Wednesday before submitting their respective Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs). “Comelec field offices are… Read More
Suing China for damaged reefs in Panatag will ‘reverse gains’: Palace
June 13, 2018, 7:01 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday said there is no need to file a new case against China over the destruction of coral reefs at the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this reaction after Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio… Read More
No more 'firing squad' photo ops for suspects: PNP
June 13, 2018, 6:57 pm
MANILA -- A 10-year old rule disallowing the presentation of suspects to media will be implemented effective immediately, police officials said Wednesday. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Director General Oscar Albayalde admitted that he has no idea why such rule which was stated in a… Read More
Lawmaker calls for mental health bill passage amid celebrity suicides
June 13, 2018, 6:56 pm
MANILA -- With the recent deaths of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade by suicide, a leader in the House of Representatives on Wednesday called for the swift passage into law of the proposed mental health bill. Deputy Speaker Romero Quimbo said the ball is now in… Read More
