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NCRPO chief clarifies ‘confrontation’ with Chinese official
November 22, 2018, 3:19 pm
MANILA -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar on Thursday downplayed reports that he was scolded by a Chinese Embassy official for allowing protesters to hold a rally outside their office in Makati City. “It’s fake news. Actually, the Chinese… Read More
Diocese’s e-mail gets hacked; warns vs. fake solicitation
November 22, 2018, 2:56 pm
MANILA -- Bishop Alberto Uy of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has cautioned the faithful against those using his name to solicit money. Uy said the official e-mail address of the Diocese has been hacked. “It is very depressing to note that the official e-mail address of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has… Read More
Solons bat for automatic civil service eligibility bill
November 22, 2018, 2:55 pm
MANILA -- In a bid to regularize more than 600,000 contractual employees in the government, two party-list lawmakers filed a measure granting civil service eligibility to those who have rendered at least three consecutive years of government service. Kabayan Party-list Reps. Ron Salo and Paul… Read More
DILG, ABS-CBN settle row over 'Ang Probinsyano'
November 22, 2018, 2:49 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and broadcast network ABS-CBN have resolved the contentious issues over the action drama series "Ang Probinsyano". In a joint statement on Thursday, both parties said their meeting on Wednesday resulted in a “fruitful dialogue”,… Read More
DOTr scraps 15-year age limit for trucks
November 22, 2018, 2:26 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has scrapped the vehicle age limit for trucks amid the ongoing ‘truck holiday’ being staged by certain trucking groups in protest of the phasing out of trucks which are more than 15 years old. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory… Read More
Palace releases Honasan’s appointment paper as new DICT chief
November 22, 2018, 1:05 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday released the appointment paper of Senator Gregorio ‘Gringo’ Honasan II, two weeks after he accepted President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to head the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Duterte signed Honasan’s appointment paper on… Read More
Lorenzana slams Joma’s slur vs. military, police
November 22, 2018, 1:04 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday berated Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chair Jose Maria "Joma" Sison for his insulting comments against the military and the police, whom he accused of being behind the cancellation of his… Read More
DepEd condemns killing of teacher, wounding of pupil in Bulacan
November 22, 2018, 11:39 am
MANILA -- The Department of Education (Deped) said it "does not condone such display of violence in schools", referring to the shooting incident that killed an elementary teacher and wounded a pupil in Bulacan. In a statement late Wednesday, DepEd assured the public that it is consistently working… Read More
Xi, Duterte agree on continuous engagement
November 22, 2018, 11:38 am
MANILA -- The Philippines and China agreed to maintain close high-level communication through bilateral visits, phone calls, exchange of letters, and side meetings in multilateral forums, to strengthen the planning of bilateral relations. In a joint statement released by the Department of Foreign… Read More
Sandiganbayan junks motion to dismiss raps vs. ex-Cebu guv
November 22, 2018, 11:26 am
MANILA -- For lack of merit, the Sandiganbayan has denied the motion of former Cebu governor and now Representative Gwendolyn Garcia seeking to dismiss the criminal cases filed against her over the alleged irregular purchase of 10 parcels of land in Cebu province during her term as governor. The… Read More
PH Navy needs 42 multi-purpose assault craft: Empedrad
November 22, 2018, 10:38 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) needs 42 multi-purpose assault craft (MPAC) in its fleet to further enhance its capabilities to defend the country's waters. PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad made this statement Wednesday shortly after the successful capability… Read More
Rains over Palawan as "Samuel" moves out of PAR
November 22, 2018, 10:37 am
MANILA -- The province of Palawan will continue to experience rains as tropical depression “Samuel” maintained strength and continues to move out of the country on Thursday. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
DND, ARMSCOR to manufacture 50K .45-caliber pistols
November 22, 2018, 10:07 am
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) and ARMSCOR Global Defense Incorporated have signed a contract for the manufacture of 50,000 .45 caliber high-capacity pistols for the use of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). In a statement Wednesday, DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong… Read More
New assault craft ideal for anti-piracy missions off Sulu
November 22, 2018, 10:03 am
MANILA -- Aside from deterring intruders off Philippine waters, the country's newest multi-purpose assault craft (MPAC) are also ideal for suppressing the pirate threat off the waters of Sulu, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday. He added that with its high-speed and modern armament,… Read More
Andanar cites Japan's help for realization of digital TV in PH
November 22, 2018, 10:02 am
MANILA – Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar expects a big improvement in the transmission capacity of state-owned People’s Television Network Inc. (PTNI) with the use of Japan’s Integrated Services Digital Broadcast – Terrestrial (ISDB-T) System. In his speech during… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Nov. 22, 2018
November 22, 2018, 8:45 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Fear, cheer greet PHL, China pact on oil, gas INQUIRER – Reenacted budget likely, say senators MANILA BULLETIN – PH, China agree to elevate ties MANILA TIMES – Duterte, Xi seal strategic alliance MANILA STANDARD – DFA chief flares up over China oil deal PHILIPPINE STAR… Read More
'Samuel' heads to Cuyo archipelago
November 22, 2018, 5:59 am
MANILA -- Tropical Depression (TD) Samuel is now over the Sulu Sea, and is approaching the Cuyo archipelago, the weather bureau said on Wednesday afternoon. "Samuel" was last eyed at 65 kilometers south-southeast of Cuyo, Palawan, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
Sotto defends PH-China joint exploration deal from critics
November 21, 2018, 9:09 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday defended the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the joint exploration at the West Philippine Sea that President Rodrigo Duterte signed with China during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit in Manila. Government critics should… Read More
PSG appeals for understanding of road closures during Xi visit
November 21, 2018, 7:44 pm
MANILA -- The Presidential Security Group (PSG) on Wednesday appealed to the commuting public to understand the reason for traffic caused by road closures in Metro Manila during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. PSG spokesperson, Capt. Zeerah Blanche Lucrecia, explained that… Read More
PCOO eyes signing of MOU with Chinese state media next year
November 21, 2018, 6:58 pm
MANILA -- The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Wednesday expressed hope that it will be able sign an agreement with China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) next year after encountering a delay. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said he met NRTA… Read More
