National
Año calls Reds' holiday truce 'meaningless, propaganda only'
December 10, 2018, 1:58 pm
MANILA -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said the temporary ceasefire declaration of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF) during the holiday season is "meaningless" and is simply for… Read More
Galvez lauds AFP personnel for 'job well done'
December 10, 2018, 1:46 pm
MANILA -- Outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Carlito Galvez, Jr. on Monday expressed his appreciation to every soldier, airman, sailor, marine personnel and civilian employees for doing their jobs well during his eight-month stint. “As I near retirement, I was… Read More
War vs. crime, corruption, drugs advances human rights: Palace
December 10, 2018, 1:38 pm
MANILA -- The Duterte administration’s war against criminality, corruption, terrorism, insurgency, and illegal drugs advances human rights, Malacañang said on Monday. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, chair of the Presidential Human Rights Committee, made this remark as the country joined… Read More
Return of Balangiga Bells very significant for E. Samar: AFP
December 10, 2018, 11:54 am
MANILA -- The scheduled return of the Balangiga Bells to the people of Eastern Samar is of immense significance. This was disclosed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo in a message to reporters Sunday. "Noting that those bells were made instruments in… Read More
Holiday truce to benefit Reds only: AFP
December 10, 2018, 11:04 am
MANILA -- A ceasefire this Yuletide Season will only benefit the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA), a military official said. In an interview with DZBB Sunday, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, Col. Noel Detoyato, said this will only… Read More
AFP confident of ML extension proposal to solons
December 10, 2018, 11:01 am
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is confident that its report recommending the extension of martial law in Mindanao will be able to withstand scrutiny of legislators. "We already have prepared for that, actually the presentation, it will just be an assessment of the current… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon. Dec. 10, 2018
December 10, 2018, 7:39 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- Hounded by pork issues, House to grill DBM chief DAILY TRIBUNE -- GAB war: Palace, Senate vs House INQUIRER -- House tells Diokno: Explain insertions MANILA BULLETIN -- Diokno faces budget 'insertion' grilling PHILIPPINE STAR -- 'Trillions lost each year to bribes,… Read More
Palace laments Sison’s attacks vs. Duterte policy on WPS
December 9, 2018, 6:33 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Sunday lamented Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chairperson Jose Ma. Sison’s ‘ad hominem’ attacks against the policy of President Rodrigo Duterte on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “We find it lamentable and pathetic that CPP founding chairperson… Read More
Show cause order vs. 4 noncompliant maritime schools
December 9, 2018, 5:52 pm
MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is set to issue a show cause order against four maritime higher educational institutions (MHEI) in the country for operating without government permits. In a statement on Sunday, MARINA said four of the 21 MHEIs with disapproved applications to… Read More
Trillanes not excused from prosecution, Palace asserts
December 9, 2018, 4:55 pm
MANILA -- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is not excused from prosecution and should instead face squarely the four warrants of arrest ordered by a Davao City court against him, Malacañang said Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo made the statement… Read More
NCRPO receives copy of Trillanes arrest warrant
December 9, 2018, 4:36 pm
MANILA -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday said they have already secured a copy of the arrest warrant against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in connection with the libel cases filed by presidential son Paolo Duterte and presidential… Read More
PH airports all set for holidays
December 9, 2018, 4:17 pm
MANILA -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Sunday the 40 airports under its management are all set for the passenger influx this holiday season. Starting Monday, Dec. 10, until Jan. 5, 2019, the CAAP will implement a heightened alert in all the airports, as it expects… Read More
Palace 'enthusiastically' awaits return of Balangiga Bells
December 9, 2018, 4:16 pm
MANILA -- Like the rest of Filipinos, Malacañang on Sunday expressed enthusiasm for the much-awaited arrival of the Balangiga Bells which were taken away as "war booty" by American soldiers during the Filipino-American War over a century ago. “The Palace enthusiastically awaits the arrival of… Read More
Search on for sustainable, eco-friendly PH schools
December 9, 2018, 3:36 pm
MANILA -- Over PHP300,000 in prizes and special awards await winners of the 2019 nationwide search for sustainable and eco-friendly schools. Regional and national winners in the search's elementary, high school, and higher education categories will receive cash prizes, said information officer… Read More
Comelec extends voting period for May 2019 polls by an hour
December 9, 2018, 3:09 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended by one hour the period of casting votes for the May 13, 2019 elections, making it end at 6 p.m. instead of the usual 5 p.m. This is contained in the 49-page Comelec Resolution No. 10460 or the General Instructions for the Electoral… Read More
PRRD approves First 1,000 Days law
December 9, 2018, 2:37 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the First 1,000 Days Law which seeks to scale up nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life. Known as “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act,” Republic Act 11148 was signed by Duterte on Nov. 29, providing proper maternal and child health… Read More
Light to moderate rains expected over Northern Luzon
December 9, 2018, 12:25 pm
MANILA -- The northeast monsoon affecting Northern Luzon will continue to cause light to moderate rains over the area, the weather bureau said Sunday. Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
Stop politicizing case vs. Rappler, Palace tells UN rapporteur
December 9, 2018, 11:33 am
MANILA -- Malacañang scolded a United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for “politicizing” the tax evasion charges filed against Rappler Holdings Corp. and its chief executive officer, Maria Ressa, noting that the case had nothing to do with threats to freedom of expression. “We expect the UN… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. Dec. 9, 2018
December 9, 2018, 8:16 am
DAILY TRIBUNE - Tacit truce settles BUSINESS MIRROR – Google's new search INQUIRER – Why Bong must pay despite acquittal MANILA BULLETIN – All of the lights PHILIPPINE STAR – Phl disengages itself from ICC deliberations MANILA STANDARD – OPEC supply cut seen to hike prices MANILA… Read More
PCOO chief vows help for ill CDO disc jockey
December 8, 2018, 6:33 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar vowed to assist a Cagayan de Oro disc jockey who recently suffered a stroke. During a media gathering with members of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club on Dec. 7, Andanar was informed of DJ Mikael Grey's (Mike… Read More
