National
JBC opens application for SC, LEB vacancies
December 7, 2018, 8:36 pm
MANILA -- The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Friday opened the application for the vacancy in the 15-man Supreme Court (SC). The council said interested applicants have until Jan. 22, 2019 to file their applications and their requirements. “The date of actual receipt by the JBC of the… Read More
COC to prevent misunderstanding in WPS: Lorenzana
December 7, 2018, 8:34 pm
MANILA -- A code of conduct (COC) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) within three years or earlier would reduce miscalculations and misunderstanding in the hotly-contested maritime area, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday. Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Pilipinas… Read More
SC observes human rights day with Imao art
December 7, 2018, 8:25 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court is commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with an art installation by noted multi-media artist Toym de Leon Imao. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted on Dec. 10, 1948 as the world acknowledged the inherent… Read More
CPP ceasefire declaration not AFP’s concern
December 7, 2018, 8:05 pm
MANILA -- If the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) wants to declare a unilateral ceasefire then that is their lookout, Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson, said Friday. "Well, that being unilateral, eh nasa sa kanila yun (it's… Read More
Pasig court resets Maria Ressa's arraignment to Feb 2019
December 7, 2018, 7:50 pm
MANILA -- Online news publisher Maria Ressa's arraignment on tax evasion charges before the Pasig City Regional Trial Court has been reset to February. Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 265 Judge Danilo Buemio rescheduled Ressa's arraignment to Feb. 6, 2019 after Ressa's defense counsels filed a… Read More
DOST to hold biz summit for 'incubators’, startups
December 7, 2018, 7:48 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will gather its agency-assisted "incubators" and startups to help them sharpen their entrepreneurial skills, and to better showcase the agency's programs and support for the sector. This will be held in Manila on Dec. 19, via the 2nd… Read More
Palace sees better business, consumer optimism in coming months
December 7, 2018, 7:46 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang is confident that business and consumer confidence will go up in the coming months as prices of goods are already stabilizing. In a statement on Friday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Duterte administration has addressed and continues to address the rising… Read More
Youth urged to be screened, tested for HIV/AIDS
December 7, 2018, 7:44 pm
MANILA -- The National Youth Commission (NYC) screened its staff on Thursday for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to better promote the World AIDS Day message, "Know your status." "We are in the best position to advocate for this campaign, since… Read More
LTFRB approves 2 new TNCs
December 7, 2018, 6:54 pm
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday accredited two new transportation network companies (TNCs). These companies are Aztech Solution International Corporation, which has an app called Snappy Cab; and RYD Global Inc. with its app RYD Global. “With… Read More
AFP to brief Senate on proposed martial law extension
December 7, 2018, 6:50 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will hold a security briefing with senators next week to tackle the proposed extension of martial law in Mindanao, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Friday. Sotto said the briefing will be held in executive session on Monday at 10 a.m.… Read More
PCOO chief meets with CDO Press Club members
December 7, 2018, 6:39 pm
MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday met with members of the Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Press Club and donated equipment to boost their capability in delivering news and information to the public. Andanar, a native of Cagayan de Oro, gave two… Read More
Katipunan Ave. extension takes off after almost 6 decades
December 7, 2018, 6:16 pm
MANILA -- After almost six decades on the drawing board, the Katipunan Ave. extension project that will ease traffic in the area going to Batasan and San Mateo, Rizal, will finally push through. This, after the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Department of Public Works and… Read More
PCG commissions 2 patrol boats for anti-smuggling ops
December 7, 2018, 6:08 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has commissioned two additional French-manufactured patrol boats for its anti-smuggling operations across the country, an official said Friday. “The primary mission of the patrol boats is the campaign against smuggling. Three will be jointly operated by… Read More
Palace respects Sandiganbayan decision on Revilla acquittal
December 7, 2018, 5:27 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday said it respects the Sandiganbayan's decision, acquitting former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. on plunder charges in relation with the multi-billion peso Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo… Read More
Revilla acquittal draws mixed reactions from senators
December 7, 2018, 5:18 pm
MANILA -- The acquittal of former senator Ramon “Bong" Revilla Jr. of plunder charges on Friday in connection with the multibillion-peso pork barrel fund scam has drawn mixed reactions from senators. “As a former colleague and friend, I am happy for ex-Senator Bong Revilla. As a strong… Read More
Revilla undergoes medical exam before release from PNP custody
December 7, 2018, 5:02 pm
MANILA -- Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. on Friday underwent a medical examination before being released from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP spokesperson, Chief Supt. Benigno Durana said. Durana said they are still waiting for… Read More
PNP probes traffic cop's slay in Cagayan de Oro
December 7, 2018, 4:59 pm
MANILA – Chief Supt. Roberto Fajardo, chief of the Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), on Friday ordered a probe into the fatal shooting of a traffic police officer in Cagayan de Oro City last Wednesday, two days after he nabbed two violators who offered a bribe to get… Read More
Duterte asks Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao
December 7, 2018, 4:30 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year upon the recommendation of the military, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed on Friday. In a text message, Medialdea said Senate President Vicente Sotto III and House of… Read More
Workers get additional pay on Dec. 8
December 7, 2018, 3:22 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday said workers who will report to work on Saturday, December 8, a special non-working day as the country observes the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, will get an additional 30 percent in their salaries. With this, it noted that… Read More
2 separate dates set for BOL plebiscite: Comelec
December 7, 2018, 1:41 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said the plebiscite for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) will be conducted on two separate days. In a statement, the poll body said the plebiscite will be held on Jan. 21, 2019 and Feb. 6, 2019. “The plebiscite for the… Read More
