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BFP gets 266 new fire trucks
March 13, 2019, 3:23 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is set to boost its firefighting capabilities with the acquisition of 266 new fire trucks. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año said the new fire trucks, which are set to be distributed to key cities and… Read More
Palace mourns passing of MILF vice chair Jaafar
March 13, 2019, 3:08 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang mourned the passing of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar who died in a hospital in Davao City Wednesday morning. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo offered condolences to Jaafar’s family members and friends. “Our deep thoughts and… Read More
PAF ready to help in cloud seeding efforts
March 13, 2019, 2:53 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday said it is more than ready to assist the Department of Agriculture (DA) in its cloud seeding efforts aimed at mitigating the effects of water shortage in many areas. In an interview, Maj. Aristides Galang, PAF spokesperson, said talks with the… Read More
Medialdea, Dominguez 'favorably endorsed' ratified budget: Lacson
March 13, 2019, 2:48 pm
MANILA -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said his suggestion to revert to the ratified version of the proposed 2019 national budget was "favorably endorsed" by members of the executive department to President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, Lacson refuted House Majority Leader Fredenil… Read More
WHO lauds PH for passing child safety in vehicles law
March 13, 2019, 2:45 pm
MANILA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded the Philippines for passing a law that will require vehicle owners to use child restraint systems when traveling with children. The WHO said Republic Act 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act recently signed by President Rodrigo R.… Read More
AFP expresses grief over death of MILF vice chair Ghazali Jaafar
March 13, 2019, 2:39 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) extended its condolences to the family and friends of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) first vice chairperson for political affairs Ghazali Jaafar, who died early Wednesday. "Vice Chair Jaafar has been instrumental to the quest for peace in… Read More
NBI to assist probe of Cebu teen's brutal slay
March 13, 2019, 1:51 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to assist in resolving the gruesome murder of a 16-year-old girl in Cebu. "We'll let the local police take the lead. If they have difficulties (solving the case) I'll ask the NBI (National… Read More
AFP ready to deploy assets to help address water shortage
March 13, 2019, 1:27 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it can provide troops and other mobility assets to help in the distribution of water from the source to the recipients should the need arises. This was disclosed by Col. Noel Detoyato, AFP public affairs office chief, on… Read More
Iloilo student’s slay has nothing to do with ROTC program
March 13, 2019, 1:12 pm
MANILA -- The suspect in the killing of a freshman student of Iloilo State College of Fisheries (ISCOF) due to an altercation over a missing wallet last March 11 has nothing to do with the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. This was bared by Naval Reserve Public Affairs Office… Read More
Maritime school dean, 9 others join Navy reserve
March 13, 2019, 1:01 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) has promoted a maritime school dean and a master mariner a rank higher as reserve officers while eight others were commissioned to the naval reserve force in line with efforts to beef up the country's reserve force. In a statement Tuesday, Capt. Jonathan Zata,… Read More
PH growth rate may slow down due to budget delay
March 13, 2019, 12:40 pm
MANILA -- A senator on Wednesday warned that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) for this year may slow down to 6 percent, or an estimated loss of PHP67.2 billion, if the government continues to operate on a reenacted budget. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate committee on… Read More
Catholic group starts novena to St. Joseph
March 13, 2019, 12:38 pm
MANILA – The Tagbilaran Association in Metro Manila, one of the oldest Catholic religious groups in the metropolis, has begun its annual nine-day novena in honor of St. Joseph, its patron saint who is hailed as protector of the universal church. The novena began last Sunday at the Freinademetz… Read More
P8-M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust ops
March 13, 2019, 12:03 pm
MANILA -- Authorities arrested two suspects and seized over PHP8 million worth of 'shabu' in separate drug buy-bust operations in Cebu City. Quoting a report sent to Camp Crame on Wednesday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac, said the first operation resulted in the… Read More
PNP mourns passing of MILF vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar
March 13, 2019, 12:02 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) extended its deepest condolences to the family of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) first vice chairperson for political affairs and Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) chairman, Ghazali Jaafar, who passed away early Wednesday. In a message to… Read More
Fair weather in PH Wednesday
March 13, 2019, 10:34 am
MANILA — The country will experience a generally fair weather Wednesday even as a frontal system continues to affect northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. forecast that Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora and… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. Mar. 13, 2019
March 13, 2019, 7:49 am
INQUIRER – Farmers hurting in El Niño’s grip PHILIPPINE STAR – Maynilad set to share supply with Manila Water MANILA BULLETIN – Water in Angat enough for Metro DAILY TRIBUNE – Firm leader boosts growth MANILA TIMES – 260,000 people reel from water shortage MANILA STANDARD – El… Read More
Still no consensus on 2019 budget
March 13, 2019, 7:00 am
MANILA -- The Senate and House of Representatives have not reached a consensus on the proposed PHP3.757-trillion 2019 national budget despite the congressional leaders' Tuesday night meeting with President Rodrigo R. Duterte to resolve the budget impasse. Senate President Vicente Sotto III said… Read More
PRRD signs Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
March 12, 2019, 10:17 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law a bill that requires motor vehicle owners to use child restraint systems when traveling with children. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act on Feb. 22 and a copy of which was sent to media on… Read More
War vs. illegal drugs, corruption to boost economy: Go
March 12, 2019, 8:56 pm
MANILA -- Former Special Assistant to the President and senatorial aspirant Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Tuesday vowed to continue helping President Rodrigo Duterte’s fight against illegal drugs and corruption to boost economic growth. “It is to continue the beneficial programs and… Read More
Fallen heroes of Bataan deserve honor, recognition: AFP
March 12, 2019, 8:14 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is only proper and fitting that Filipino and American troops who died in the name of freedom be honored. AFP public affairs office chief, Col. Noel Detoyato made the remark ahead of the country's commemoration of the 77th anniversary of… Read More
