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Japanese firm renews proposal on Kaliwa Dam project
March 18, 2019, 1:25 pm
MANILA -- A Japanese company on Monday revived an unsolicited proposal it first presented to the Philippine government ten years ago for a more feasible and cost-efficient alternative to Metro Manila’s looming potable water supply problem. In a press conference, Osaka-based Global Utility… Read More
PH Navy to conduct procurement forum Tuesday
March 18, 2019, 1:13 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy will conduct its so-called "PN Procurement Forum" on Tuesday as part its efforts to address issues on procurement activities. The activity will be held at the Rizal Park Hotel, South Road Drive in Ermita, Manila, Navy spokesperson Captain Jonathan Zata said. "The PN… Read More
PAF to receive helicopter spare parts from Japan
March 18, 2019, 12:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will formally accept UH-1 "Huey" helicopter spare parts donations from the Japan Ministry of Defense on Tuesday. Maj. Aristides Galang, Air Force spokesperson, said Monday the acceptance and blessing ceremonies will take place at the Haribon Hangar, Air… Read More
House agrees to recall its version of 2019 budget
March 18, 2019, 12:32 pm
MANILA -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday said the leadership of the House of Representatives has agreed to withdraw its own version of the proposed PHP3.757-trillion national budget for 2019. Lacson said this development was relayed to him by San Juan City Rep. Ronaldo Zamora, who was tasked to… Read More
SC issues TRO vs. PhilSAT as law school admission requirement
March 18, 2019, 12:27 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday released to newsmen a copy of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of the Philippine Law School Admission Test (PhilSAT) as an admission requirement for law schools. The resolution dated March 12, signed by SC Clerk of Court… Read More
New Senate building breaks ground
March 18, 2019, 12:26 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III, along with 10 other senators, led on Monday the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new Senate Building at the Navy Village in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. During the ceremony, Sotto was joined by Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto,… Read More
Palace insists PH never joined ICC
March 18, 2019, 9:26 am
MANILA -- Malacañang has insisted that the Philippines was never a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as the country's withdrawal from the Rome Statute became effective on Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo emphasized that the Philippines never became State Party to… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon. Mar. 18, 2019
March 18, 2019, 9:19 am
INQUIRER -- PH exit won't stop ICC probe - complainant PHILIPPINE STAR -- 'Water supply 80% restored' MANILA BULLETIN -- Palace taking over water board DAILY TRIBUNE -- 'Nothing to dodge' MANILA TIMES -- PH risks dropping out of global maritime list MANILA STANDARD -- Water shortage probe… Read More
'Chedeng' to bring rains in Mindanao; TCWS raised in 7 areas
March 18, 2019, 8:57 am
MANILA — Tropical Depression Chedeng has slightly slowed down but has maintained its strength as it moves towards east of Davao City on Monday. In its 5 a.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of… Read More
‘Araw ng Davao’ much significant now due to PRRD: Go
March 17, 2019, 6:01 pm
MANILA -- Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said Saturday the celebration of Araw ng Davao gained even more historical significance because a Davaoeño, former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, now occupies the highest political office of the land. “Ang… Read More
PRRD bid to keep promise hinges on win of pro-federalism bets
March 17, 2019, 5:30 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is counting on having more pro-federalism senators elected to be able to keep his campaign promise of the shift to a new form of government before the end of his term. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said this as… Read More
China to donate P15-M to PCOO for IT equipment
March 17, 2019, 4:49 pm
MANILA -- The Chinese Embassy is set to donate an additional PHP15 million worth of information technology equipment to the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to help improve its services. PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar bared this noting that his agency expects to receive the… Read More
DILG sets dialogue of gov’t agencies to discuss federalism
March 17, 2019, 4:28 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to convene 200 key representatives from 76 national government agencies (NGA) for a two-day conference on federalism to ensure the commitment of the different government agencies in the advocacy campaign to shift towards a… Read More
5 ‘drug-cleared’ Makati barangays lauded
March 17, 2019, 4:02 pm
MANILA -- Mayor Abby Binay on Sunday congratulated five more Makati City barangays that have been cleared of illegal drugs by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug-Clearing Program. In a statement, Binay said the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug-Clearing Program gave… Read More
Magat Dam can provide irrigation water up to April
March 17, 2019, 3:37 pm
MANILA -- Water in Magat Dam is approaching its critical low level but it will likely be able to irrigate its service areas in Isabela province up to end of April this year. Magat may still provide irrigation water for some 20 to 35 days more counted from Saturday (March 16), Philippine… Read More
'Oratio imperata' begins amid water shortage
March 17, 2019, 2:41 pm
MANILA -- Catholic faithful on Sunday started reciting ‘oratio Imperata’ amid water shortage in some parts of Metro Manila. Oratio imperata, a special prayer for deliverance from calamities, was recited during a Sunday mass aired live over PTV-4. The full text of the Oriatio reads: … Read More
DepEd seeks to boost financial literacy among studes, teachers
March 17, 2019, 1:27 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to take financial education in public schools to a higher level. In a statement Friday, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said DepEd has received the second set of financial literacy videos from Banco de Oro (BDO) Foundation and Bangko Sentral… Read More
Agencies finalizing water EO: Nograles
March 17, 2019, 12:45 pm
MANILA -- A draft executive order that will address the country’s water issues is being finalized and will be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte for his input and approval. This was bared by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who on Sunday said that the issuance was discussed at length in the… Read More
Rain showers expected in most parts of PH Sunday
March 17, 2019, 11:39 am
MANILA -- Most parts of the country will experience rain showers, the weather bureau said Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) added the northeast monsoon affecting northern Luzon will cause cloudy skies with light rains over Batanes,… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. Mar. 17, 2019
March 17, 2019, 8:39 am
INQUIRER -- PH exits ICC: Fresh blow to drug war victims' kin PHILIPPINE STAR -- MWSS to comply with Rody order MANILA BULLETIN -- On the hunt for jobs DAILY TRIBUNE -- US sanctions ICC MANILA TIMES -- 'Narcolist release not impeachable offense' MANILA STANDARD -- MWSS: Water woes solved in… Read More
