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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
109 OFWs arrive from Saudi Arabia
December 8, 2018, 5:56 pm
MANILA — A total of 109 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived on Saturday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said.The Filipino workers from three companies — Al Azmeel Contracting and Construction Corporation, Rakkan Trading… Read More
Duterte praises Marco Polo Davao in 20th year
December 8, 2018, 5:31 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has congratulated Marco Polo Davao on its 20th anniversary, describing it as an “important landmark” in Davao City’s business district. According to a statement from Malacañang, Duterte congratulated the hotel management for providing luxurious… Read More
Duterte warns cops against offering services to private entities
December 8, 2018, 4:32 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte said police personnel caught offering their services to private entities will be held accountable. Duterte issued the warning during the closing ceremony of the Motorcycle Riding Course (MCRC) and Motorcycle Riding Safety Training (MRST) held at Rancho Palos… Read More
Duterte to Filipino Catholics: Emulate Virgin Mary’s selflessness
December 8, 2018, 4:30 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday joined the Filipino Catholic community in commemorating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, urging them to emulate her selflessness. “Let us emulate Mary's qualities as a humble and caring person and remain guided by her… Read More
PNP to remain on alert despite Reds’ unilateral ceasefire
December 8, 2018, 4:26 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday announced that it will remain on alert and continue its regular law enforcement and internal security operations despite the communist movement’s announcement for a unilateral ceasefire during parts of the Christmas holidays. "With a… Read More
Go pushes for food security, educ, farmers rights in NoCot
December 8, 2018, 3:47 pm
MANILA -- Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go has vowed to push for programs that will help address issues in agriculture, food security, and education in the province of North Cotabato. In an interview with reporters at the Kawayanan Festival in North… Read More
Body of Filipina found floating in Sabah river: DFA
December 8, 2018, 3:10 pm
MANILA -- A suspected Filipina homicide victim was discovered floating in a river in Sabah, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday. In a statement, the department expressed condolences to the bereaved family of Madelyn Bernardo Asuncion, whose body was found at the Pengalan River… Read More
DepEd clarifies applicability of amended X’mas break
December 8, 2018, 1:49 pm
MANILA -- Teachers in elementary and secondary public schools may begin their Christmas vacation on Dec. 16, following the memorandum issued by the Office of Undersecretary for Planning and Field Operations to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Regional Offices and Schools Division Offices -… Read More
KWF to start linguistic, cultural tourism promotion in 2019
December 8, 2018, 10:21 am
MANILA – The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) is preparing to pilot next year, and promote nationwide, tourism that will highlight Philippine languages and culture. "We're discussing the matter with LGUs (local government units) having jurisdiction over areas with Bantayog-Wika monuments… Read More
Northeast monsoon to bring light rains over N. Luzon
December 8, 2018, 9:54 am
MANILA -- The northeast monsoon affecting northern Luzon will cause light rains over the said area, the weather bureau said Saturday. Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands will experience cloudy skies with light rains, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat., Dec. 8, 2018
December 8, 2018, 7:47 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- Can we grow more food on less land? INQUIRER -- 'Kickback recipient' free; brains guilty MANILA BULLETIN -- Revilla acquitted of plunder PHILIPPINE STAR -- Sandigan acquits Revilla of plunder MANILA STANDARD -- Bong acquitted, Janet convicted MANILA TIMES -- 'Not guilty!'… Read More
GMA's district didn't get lion's share of 2019 budget: Andaya
December 7, 2018, 9:59 pm
MANILA -- House of Representatives Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. on Friday defended the PHP2.4-billion allocation for Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's district, saying 99 more representatives enjoy bigger shares of congressional insertions in the proposed 2019 national budget. In a press… Read More
Flour firm turns over baking innovation center to TESDA
December 7, 2018, 9:55 pm
MANILA -- Pilmico Foods Corp. and Aboitiz Foundation officially turned over the Wooden Spoon -- a business innovation center -- to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) this week. The innovation center is a renovated facility, which will enhance the students'… Read More
Go hails Silay City for fair implementation of law
December 7, 2018, 9:13 pm
MANILA – Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Friday commended Silay City for its fair implementation of laws and ordinances even if it resulted in the removal of a tarpaulin bearing his name at the city plaza. “I would also like to thank Mayor… Read More
Weekend road works in parts of Metro Manila set
December 7, 2018, 8:59 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday advised motorists of road works in parts of Metro Manila this weekend. In its traffic advisory, the MMDA said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct road reblocking and repairs in the following areas… Read More
Balangiga bells to arrive in Manila Dec. 11: Lorenzana
December 7, 2018, 8:51 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte will personally witness the arrival of the three Balangiga Bells in the Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 11, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday. Lorenzana said the aircraft that will bring the war artifact will arrive at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay… Read More
Korean gov't, PAGASA inaugurate flood forecasting center in QC
December 7, 2018, 8:41 pm
MANILA -- The Korean government, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) inaugurated on Friday the Pasig-Marikina-Tullahan River Basin Flood Forecasting and Warning Center in Quezon… Read More
64 Filipinos affected by Ottawa tornadoes get aid
December 7, 2018, 8:40 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released about PHP670,000 to assist overseas Filipinos affected by tornadoes that hit Canada last September, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said Friday. "Sixty-four affected overseas Filipinos received USD200 each, with a total… Read More
