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Gov't succeeded in dismantling illegal drug factories: Palace
March 29, 2019, 5:14 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte has succeeded in dismantling illegal drug factories in the country. "With respect to the dismantling of many factories, we have succeeded on that," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a briefing.… Read More
DILG calls on more LGUs to declare Reds as 'persona non grata'
March 29, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on other local government units to declare members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) as "persona non grata". Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the LGUs'… Read More
PUV drivers undergo surprise drug test
March 29, 2019, 5:12 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Friday conducted surprise mandatory drug tests on drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) nationwide to ensure the safety of travelers. Dubbed as the “Oplan Harabas Drug Test Muna Bago Pasada”, PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino said… Read More
Ressa should stop using press freedom in attacking admin: Palace
March 29, 2019, 4:59 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa should stop using press freedom as an excuse to attack the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte for her arrest. "She cannot be complaining that this is again a violation of press freedom. Press freedom has… Read More
Palace backs NSA filing of initial data vs. 'CPP front groups'
March 29, 2019, 4:58 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said it supports National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon's move to ask the European Union (EU) to "immediately cease" its funding being funneled to groups acting as legal fronts of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA). "The EU… Read More
CA voids Mandaluyong court's TRO on Iloilo power debacle
March 29, 2019, 4:37 pm
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) ordered a Mandaluyong court to stop from enforcing its restraining order preventing the takeover of an electric power distribution firm servicing the city and the province of Iloilo. In an eight-page resolution dated March 28, the appellate court's Special… Read More
2 Thai frigates in Manila for goodwill visit
March 29, 2019, 4:27 pm
MANILA -- Two Royal Thai Navy (RTN) frigates, the HTMS Naresuan (FFG-421) and HTMS Bangpakong (FFG-456), docked at Pier 15, Manila South Harbor for a goodwill visit that will last from Friday until Tuesday. In a statement, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson, Capt. Jonathan Zata, said the Thai… Read More
Big progress in Russia-PH ties under PRRD: envoy
March 29, 2019, 4:15 pm
MANILA -- Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev on Thursday said there is a "tremendous" progress in establishing solid Philippine-Russian ties since President Rodrigo R. Duterte assumed office in mid-2016. "A new chapter was opened in the history of our bilateral relations due to a… Read More
Ressa posts bail for Anti-Dummy Law raps
March 29, 2019, 4:12 pm
MANILA -- Online news website Rappler chief executive officer (CEO), Maria Ressa, on Friday posted bail for charges of violation of the Anti-Dummy Law in a Pasig court. In a phone interview, Col. Rizalino Gapas, Pasig City Chief of Police, said Ressa arrived at the sala of Judge Asaray Pacheco of… Read More
New living quarters for NPO women workers hailed
March 29, 2019, 4:02 pm
MANILA -- The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Friday hailed the opening of new living quarters for female employees of the National Printing Office (NPO) as the National Women's Month winds up this week. PCOO Assistant Secretary Ana Marie Rafael said the NPO management has… Read More
32K Marawi residents to get livelihood assistance in April
March 29, 2019, 3:59 pm
MANILA -- Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chairperson, Eduardo del Rosario, on Friday announced that a total of 32,000 qualified residents of Marawi City will receive livelihood assistance amounting to PHP20,000 per family in the first week of April. In a news conference, del Rosario said… Read More
Full medical attention being provided to Fernandez, wife: Galvez
March 29, 2019, 2:49 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. assured on Thursday that National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Francisco “Frank” Fernandez and his wife, Cleofe Lagtapon, are being given full medical attention following their arrest on March 24 in Liliw, Laguna. “I visited… Read More
Info gathering on Reds' ‘front groups’ to continue: AFP
March 29, 2019, 2:30 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will continue gathering information on alleged 'front groups' of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA). "The AFP will continue gathering information to unearth hidden or embedded organizations in the identified… Read More
'No delay' in target completion of Marawi rehab: del Rosario
March 29, 2019, 2:07 pm
MANILA -- Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chairperson and housing czar, Eduardo del Rosario, on Friday assured the public that there is "no delay" in the target completion of the rehabilitation of Marawi City. In a press briefing, del Rosario said the government is still "on target" with respect… Read More
Reds running out of fighting cadres: AFP
March 29, 2019, 12:04 pm
MANILA -- The communist rebels' bloody defeat in Victoria, Northern Samar on Thursday, where three insurgents were killed and another was captured, is an indication that the revolutionary movement is running out of cadres capable of fighting a war, a military official said. "Their latest debacle… Read More
Solon asks Andanar to relay Samareños' gratitude to PRRD
March 29, 2019, 11:27 am
MANILA -- Samar 1st District Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento on Thursday asked Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar to deliver the message of gratitude from the people of the province to President Rodrigo R. Duterte for his many contributions to their region.… Read More
PCOO chief vows new equipment for Radyo Pilipinas in Calbayog
March 29, 2019, 11:04 am
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday vowed new equipment for Radyo Pilipinas Calbayog in Samar, after seeing the old and obsolete equipment being used in the office. "I will give you two brand new desktops, two microphones, two… Read More
Rappler CEO arrested at NAIA
March 29, 2019, 10:52 am
MANILA -- Police officers on Friday served a warrant of arrest on online news site Rappler CEO Maria Ressa upon her arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Ressa arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 at about 6:30 a.m. from San Francisco in the US. Two female police officers served Ressa… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Fri. Mar. 29, 2019
March 29, 2019, 8:12 am
INQUIRER – Drug war a success? Let survey show - Ping PHILIPPINE STAR – Comelec to candidates: Follow campaign rules MANILA BULLETIN – Campaign for local bets begins DAILY TRIBUNE – Puppet masters behind Acierto MANILA TIMES – Campaign opens for local candidates MANILA STANDARD –… Read More
EU, Belgium receive initial data vs. 'CPP front groups'
March 29, 2019, 7:40 am
MANILA -- The European Union and the Belgian Embassy in Manila on Thursday received initial documents and pieces of evidence against a number of groups allegedly fronting for the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA). During a meeting at the Department of Foreign… Read More
