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US, PH forces conduct live-fire exercises in Tarlac
April 11, 2019, 12:12 pm
MANILA -- Personnel from the Philippine and US Army, Marine Corps and Air Force on Wednesday participated in so-called "Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise" (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Crow Valley, Camp O'Donnell, Tarlac. CALFEX is part of this year's "Balikatan" exercises, which… Read More
SC launches new public-friendly website
April 11, 2019, 11:29 am
BAGUIO CITY -- Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin on Thursday launched the High Court's new and improved website, which includes a court locator directory for lower courts and an e-library of the tribunal's decisions and resolutions. The new site would be easily accessible online to the… Read More
Partly cloudy skies, isolated rain showers for PH on Thursday
April 11, 2019, 11:22 am
MANILA -- The whole archipelago will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said on Thursday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) added that Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao may also experience… Read More
Gov’t to cushion impact of El Niño on prices of goods: DTI
April 11, 2019, 10:00 am
MANILA -- The government will be laying out measures to cushion the impact of El Niño or dry spell on the prices of basic goods, particularly agricultural products, a trade official said on Wednesday. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ruth Castelo made this assurance admitting… Read More
Filipinos in Tripoli urged to go home as fighting expected to escalate
April 11, 2019, 8:07 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Embassy in Libya on Thursday urged Filipinos living in Tripoli and nearby areas anew to get repatriated as fighting escalates in the city's outskirts. "We are making these appeals to our kababayan in Tripoli while we are still in a position to assist. Once the fighting… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thurs., April 11, 2019
April 11, 2019, 8:00 am
INQUIRER – Award to claimants executory - lawyers PHILIPPINE STAR – US court orders payment to Marcos rights victims MANILA BULLETIN – Widespread brownouts hit Metro, Luzon DAILY TRIBUNE – Noy’s wealth zoomed 345% MANILA TIMES – ‘Get away from Kota’ MANILA STANDARD – PH takes a… Read More
PRRD’s ‘very good’ net satisfaction rating surges by 6 points: SWS
April 11, 2019, 7:17 am
MANILA – Despite relentless attacks by his detractors, President Rodrigo R. Duterte maintained a "very good" net satisfaction rating as it increased by six points, according to the latest results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The First Quarter 2019 survey, conducted on March 28-31,… Read More
Over 4,500 police assistance desks to secure travelers: PNP
April 10, 2019, 9:32 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has established more than 4,500 police assistance desks/centers (PADS) nationwide as part of “Oplan Ligtas Sumvac 2019'. PNP spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac said that as of Wednesday, a total of 4,548 PADs are currently manned by 25,723 police… Read More
PRRD to sign 2019 national budget on April 15
April 10, 2019, 8:51 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte will sign the long-delayed PHP3.7-trillion national budget for 2019 on April 15, Malacañang confirmed on Wednesday. "The Palace confirms that the ceremonial signing of the General Appropriations Act 2019 has already been calendared in the President’s… Read More
DOLE orders total deployment ban of OFWs to Libya
April 10, 2019, 8:28 pm
MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday ordered a total deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) bound for Libya. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III issued the order upon the advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) amid the escalating violence in… Read More
DOE ready to address power shortage: Palace
April 10, 2019, 8:22 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday expressed optimism that the Department of Energy (DOE) is ready to respond to any power crisis that the country may face. "I’m sure the Energy department will have responses to whatever crisis we will have," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a… Read More
PH gov’t to decide on distribution of $13.75-M to martial law victims
April 10, 2019, 8:19 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday said it is the Philippine government that will decide on the distribution of settlement proceeds to some 9,000 human rights victims during martial law under former President Ferdinand Marcos. Presidential Spokesman and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador… Read More
Solon wants DOE to probe power shortage
April 10, 2019, 7:46 pm
MANILA -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately investigate the power outages hitting Luzon after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the grid under red alert due to insufficient power reserves. In a statement,… Read More
DFA chief reiterates stand on WPS
April 10, 2019, 7:40 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Locsin Jr. on Wednesday reiterated that the Philippine position on the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) stands, noting that "It is ours." In a conversation with a netizen on Twitter, Locsin said: "The stand is that it is ours. And they (China)… Read More
Palace open to ‘anything’ to settle differences with Maynilad
April 10, 2019, 7:25 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said it is open to solutions that may settle differences between the government and water concessionaire Maynilad in relation to issues concerning the country’s water supply. “Anything that will settle the differences is always welcome,” Presidential… Read More
DND dismisses Karapatan claim of more ex-military men in gov’t
April 10, 2019, 6:59 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday shrugged off militant group Karapatan's claims that President Rodrigo Duterte is planning to appoint more former military men in government. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the claim is “unfounded”, even as the President… Read More
Pacquiao named honorary Korean envoy for public diplomacy
April 10, 2019, 6:56 pm
MANILA -- Legendary Filipino world boxing champion and Senator Manny “Pacman” Paquiao has received another accolade when the Embassy of the Republic of Korea designated him as Honorary Korean Ambassador for Public Diplomacy and President of the Platinum Jubilee Committee to commemorate the… Read More
Palace to comply with SC order to answer plea vs. Chico River deal
April 10, 2019, 6:48 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang will comply with the Supreme Court’s order to respond to a petition challenging the legality of the Chinese-funded PHP3.69-billion Chico River Pump Irrigation Project in northern Luzon. Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo made this… Read More
21 cops to secure journos, assist PTFoMS probe on media killings
April 10, 2019, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has provided 21 police officers to the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) as part of efforts to protect media practitioners, especially during the election season. PTFoMS Executive Director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, expressed… Read More
Eleazar urges public cooperation for safe, peaceful summer vacation
April 10, 2019, 6:36 pm
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) urged the public to cooperate and support its anti-criminality endeavors for a peaceful and enjoyable summer vacation in the region. NCRPO director, Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar appealed to the public to be alert and report to the police… Read More
