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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House hasn't withdrawn version of 2019 budget: Arroyo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MANILA -- Speaker GLoria Macapagal-Arroyo on Tuesday clarified that the House of Representatives has not withdrawn its version of the 2019 budget, reiterating that the lump sum appropriations favored by senators are unconstitutional. “No, we have not withdrawn our version.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
'Chedeng' makes landfall, weakens into LPA
March 19, 2019, 9:10 am
MANILA — Tropical Depression Chedeng on Tuesday made landfall over Malita, Davao Occidental but has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA). In its 8 a.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Chedeng" made… Read More
Simultaneous cleanup of NCR 'esteros' set March 31
March 19, 2019, 8:31 am
MANILA -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will spearhead the simultaneous cleanup of Metro Manila's "esteros" and waterways flowing into Manila Bay at the end of the month. During a dialogue between the DENR and Metro Manila barangay captains with jurisdiction over… Read More
PH issues advisory after threat level 5 raised in Netherlands
March 19, 2019, 8:28 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Embassy in The Hague on Monday night issued an advisory for Filipinos to take precaution after Dutch authorities raised The Netherlands' threat level to five (critical) following a shooting incident in Utretcht that killed three people and injured nine others. The Embassy… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Mar. 19, 2019
March 19, 2019, 7:58 am
INQUIRER – Manila Water takes blame for shortage PHILIPPINE STAR – Manila Water apologizes; MWSS studying refund MANILA BULLETIN – No water crisis - Palace DAILY TRIBUNE – Palace puts foot down: Probe, be deported MANILA TIMES – Seafarers hit Marina for placing jobs at risk MANILA… Read More
No more water shortage-related woes in NCR schools: DepEd
March 18, 2019, 9:33 pm
DepEd National Capital Region (NCR) director, Dr. Wilfredo Cabral says the local government units in the water shortage-hit were quick in responding to the onset of the water crises. (Photo by: Ma. Teresa Montemayor)MANILA -- An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said there… Read More
China, UP open new book center in PH
March 18, 2019, 8:03 pm
MANILA -- The Chinese Embassy and the University of the Philippines on Monday launched the first "China Book Center" at the UP Asian Center in Diliman, Quezon City. The newly-launched resource center in UP is the first of its kind solely dedicated to one Asian country, said Dr. Joefe Santarita,… Read More
Water shortage problem anticipated: Manila Water
March 18, 2019, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- Officials from Manila Water Company, Inc. on Monday said they prepared for the water shortage in the event of El Niño. In a press briefing, Manila Water president Ferdinand dela Cruz said the Cardona Treatment Plant was built so the company would still have enough supply to circulate to… Read More
Palace assures measures in place to deal with rising oil prices
March 18, 2019, 7:38 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday assured that government has put in place measures to “neutralize” the negative effects of impending oil price hikes in the country. “Ginagawa ng pamahalaan ang mga measures upang ma-neutralize natin ang masamang epekto nito (The government is implementing… Read More
House submitted legal, constitutional 2019 budget: Arroyo
March 18, 2019, 7:28 pm
MANILA -- Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Monday maintained that the House of Representatives ratified a legal and valid national budget by itemizing the lump sum funds, as she stressed that the House leadership would not allow President Rodrigo Duterte to sign a measure that is… Read More
Bong Go climbs to 3rd to 5th place in Pulse Asia poll
March 18, 2019, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go climbed to rank 3 to 5 in the latest Pulse Asia survey released Monday. Go, who initially ranked 6th to 12th in January, has obviously racked up from his campaign for the Senate race over the previous weeks. With 53… Read More
TESDA bolsters training for rebel returnees
March 18, 2019, 7:12 pm
MANILA -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said Monday that it has strengthened its reach and skills training provision for rebel returnees. "TESDA is on full swing to help the former rebels gain skills training and national certificates for competencies they need… Read More
'Chedeng' slows down; may make landfall Tuesday
March 18, 2019, 7:11 pm
MANILA -- Tropical depression "Chedeng" has slightly slowed down and may make landfall over the southern coast of Davao Oriental or the eastern coast of Davao Occidental on Tuesday morning, the weather bureau said. After landfall, Chedeng may weaken into a low pressure area while crossing… Read More
Palace welcomes House move to recall version of 2019 budget
March 18, 2019, 7:02 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday welcomed the decision of the leadership of the House of Representatives to withdraw its own version of the proposed PHP3.757-trillion national budget for 2019. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed that San… Read More
