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Mindanao, Abra, 2 other towns tagged as poll hotspots
March 19, 2019, 6:02 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday declared the entire Mindanao and three other areas as election hotspots. In a statement, the poll body said the whole province of Abra, as well as the towns of Jones in Isabela and Lope de Vega in Northern Samar were classified as areas of… Read More
No order yet to prevent entry of ICC representatives
March 19, 2019, 5:16 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has yet to receive a formal order from Malacañang on the plan to ban representatives of the International Criminal Court from entering the country, if their purpose is to investigate the government's war against illegal drugs. “None yet. Regulation of… Read More
Poe calls for MWSS reorganization
March 19, 2019, 5:08 pm
MANILA -- Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday called for the reorganization of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) as she cited its lack of technical experts to provide engineering solutions in addressing the water shortage in parts of Metro Manila. In an interview after the Senate… Read More
Duterte to meet with MWSS officials in Palace
March 19, 2019, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will be meeting with officials of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to discuss updates on measures to address the water shortage in Metro Manila, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the meeting… Read More
PRRD signs law abolishing Road Board
March 19, 2019, 4:45 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed a law abolishing the Road Board and allowing the disposition of funds from the Motor Vehicle User's Charge (MVUC). Under Republic Act 11239 signed by Duterte on March 8 and released to the media on Tuesday, the MVUC collections will be used… Read More
Palace cites strong investor confidence under PRRD
March 19, 2019, 4:33 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday stood pat on its belief that there is strong investor confidence in the Philippines under the Duterte administration despite being hounded by issues on human rights and extrajudicial killings. “There has been a strong investor confidence in the economy under the… Read More
Climate of fear among PH lawyers mere insinuation: exec
March 19, 2019, 4:21 pm
MANILA -- The Office of the President on Tuesday described as mere insinuation the conclusion of a foreign delegation in Manila that there is "a climate of fear and intimidation" in the Philippines that prevents Filipino lawyers from doing their jobs. "We don't see that kind of climate of… Read More
Spare parts donation from Japan to boost PAF Huey fleet
March 19, 2019, 4:08 pm
MANILA -- With Japan's donation of UH-1H "Huey" helicopter spare parts to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), additional rotary winged assets will be activated and put into service soon. This was emphasized by PAF commander, Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez, during the blessing and turnover of the UH-1 spare… Read More
Senate won't accept House version of budget: Sotto
March 19, 2019, 4:08 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said the Senate will stand firm on its position not to accept the House of Representatives version of the proposed 2019 national budget, which allegedly contained post-ratification realignments. Sotto made the statement after Speaker Gloria… Read More
AWOL cop nabbed for failing to return service firearm
March 19, 2019, 4:07 pm
MANILA -- A police officer was arrested for failing to surrender his service firearm in Pasig City. In a statement Tuesday, Eastern Police District (EPD) director, Brig. Gen. Christopher Tambungan, identified the cop as Staff Sgt. Fernando Usita, who was previously assigned at the EPD Headquarters… Read More
Cebu teen slay case solved but not yet closed: PNP
March 19, 2019, 3:53 pm
MANILA -- The brutal killing of Christine Lee Silawan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu is considered solved but not yet closed, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday. PNP spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Central Visayas regional office is now the… Read More
Claims of 100 ISIS foreign terrorists in PH unlikely: Lorenzana
March 19, 2019, 3:44 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming that an estimated 100 Islamic State (ISIS)-inspired foreign terrorists are already in the country. He made this comment on the sidelines of the UH-IH spare parts turnover ceremony at the… Read More
QC exec thanks supporters for latest poll survey results
March 19, 2019, 2:52 pm
MANILA -- Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday thanked her supporters following the latest Metro Manila mayoral survey, "Halalan 2019 NCR Survey", released by RP-Mission and Development Foundation, Inc. where she was the top choice for Quezon City's next mayor. The non-commissioned… Read More
Senators urge Manila Water to compensate customers
March 19, 2019, 2:51 pm
MANILA -- Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday urged the Manila Water Company, Inc. to properly compensate all its consumers affected by the water shortage in parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province. During the hearing of the Senate committee on public services, Poe said consumers should be exempted from… Read More
LGUs ordered to revoke permits of businesses polluting Manila Bay
March 19, 2019, 1:48 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday ordered local chief executives of 178 cities and municipalities inside the Manila Bay Watershed Area to revoke the business permits of establishments violating environmental laws. In a statement, DILG spokesperson… Read More
House hasn't withdrawn version of 2019 budget: Arroyo
March 19, 2019, 1:43 pm
MANILA -- Speaker GLoria Macapagal-Arroyo on Tuesday clarified that the House of Representatives has not withdrawn its version of the 2019 budget, reiterating that the lump sum appropriations favored by senators are unconstitutional. “No, we have not withdrawn our version. We’re in discussions… Read More
No mobile games at work: CSC
March 19, 2019, 12:55 pm
MANILA -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reminded government employees not to play mobile games or browse social media sites during work hours. “Whether an employee uses government or personal tablet or computer or mobile phone, playing games during office hours is not allowed,” CSC… Read More
99% water availability at ground level seen by March end
March 19, 2019, 12:49 pm
MANILA -- Manila Water Company, Inc. on Tuesday said it is targeting to reach 99 percent water availability in its service coverage area with ground-floor level standard by the end of March. During a Senate hearing on the water shortage affecting parts of Metro Manila, Manila Water president and… Read More
Proof vs. 'CPP front groups' might be submitted March 20
March 19, 2019, 12:29 pm
MANILA -- Pieces of evidence and other documents showing how some militant groups are linked to communist rebels might be submitted on Wednesday to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), a ranking military official said Monday night. "We hope to submit it Wednesday. (There are) a lot of… Read More
PH, China continue to bolster ties
March 19, 2019, 12:16 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have continued to develop stronger ties through cultural exchanges. The China International Publishing Group (CIPG) recently met with representatives from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO). The CIPG is the… Read More
