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China's Xi Jinping ends 2-day state visit to PH
November 21, 2018, 6:47 pm
MANILA -- Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his two-day visit in the Philippines on a rainy day, with his convoy arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) before 2 p.m. on Wednesday to leave the country. (Photo courtesy of Manila International Airport Authority)President Xi… Read More
CebuPac's Virac, Legazpi flights cancelled Wednesday
November 21, 2018, 6:39 pm
MANILA -- Cebu Pacific's flights to and from Manila and Virac, Catanduanes and between Manila and Legazpi, Albay were cancelled on Wednesday due to bad weather. These flights were 5J 821/822 Manila-Virac-Manila, and 5J 321/322 Manila-Legazpi-Manila. The latest bulletin from the Philippine… Read More
Palace assures release of all PH-China deals signed in Xi visit
November 21, 2018, 6:08 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday assured the public that it will release copies of all deals signed between the Philippine and Chinese governments during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Manila. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark following several… Read More
Rules on 'Balik Manggagawa' program for Iraq seen by November
November 21, 2018, 6:05 pm
MANILA-- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is expected to issue the implementing guidelines for the Selective Balik-Manggagawa (BM) Program for Iraq by end of November, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. "POEA just informed the DFA they… Read More
Comelec allots P160-M for May 2019 poll supplies
November 21, 2018, 5:47 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday it has allocated more than PHP160 million for the purchase of various supplies to be used in the May 2019 mid-term polls. According to the Comelec Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), the approved budget for the contract (ABC) for… Read More
Tax reform Package 4 hurdles House committee
November 21, 2018, 5:41 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives ways and means committee on Wednesday approved the fourth comprehensive tax reform program, which introduces reforms on financial taxes and is being pushed by the Duterte administration. The panel, chaired by Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing, approved an… Read More
Xi's state visit generally peaceful: NCRPO
November 21, 2018, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- The two-day state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the country was generally peaceful, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Wednesday. “The National Capital Region Police Office takes pride being part of the country’s breakthrough for upstaging a safe, well… Read More
Filipino profs can teach other subjects: DOLE
November 21, 2018, 5:18 pm
MANILA — Teachers who might be affected by the supposed removal of Filipino and Panitikan (Literature) as general education subjects in college should not worry as they can teach other subjects. “Why would they become jobless? Education (sector) remains. Teachers do not just teach Filipino… Read More
PH Navy on the uptick with Spike-ER missile integration
November 21, 2018, 4:44 pm
ON BOARD THE BRP DAVAO DEL SUR -- The Philippine Navy (PN) is now on the upgrade with the successful capability demonstration of its newly-acquired and installed Rafael Advanced Defense Ltd. Spike-ER (extended range) surface-to-surface missile system during a live-fire exercise off Lamao Point in… Read More
Xi lauded for pushing ‘comprehensive, strategic’ PH-China ties
November 21, 2018, 4:40 pm
MANILA – A political analyst has recognized the importance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s historic Manila visit on the improving Philippines-China relations under President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. “The general significance of the visit is its continuation of the strengthening… Read More
Arroyo cites importance of deepening PH-China ties
November 21, 2018, 4:26 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday cited the importance of further deepening ties between the Philippines and China, now that the "all-around cooperation" of the two countries is "as good as it has ever been." Arroyo made the remark during a bilateral… Read More
Sandigan clears ex-Cebu town mayor of malversation charge
November 21, 2018, 4:25 pm
MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan has acquitted a former municipal mayor of Cebu province of malversation involving PHP250,000 in 2002, citing the prosecution’s failure to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Sandiganbayan Second Division, in a 37-page decision dated Nov. 16, 2018, found… Read More
Trillanes seeks Makati court permission to travel abroad
November 21, 2018, 3:15 pm
MANILA -- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday asked the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 150 to allow him to travel abroad in Europe and the United States next month. In a motion for leave of court to travel abroad, Trillanes asked the court to allow him to travel from Dec. 11, 2018… Read More
PRRD boosts campaign vs. money laundering, terrorism financing
November 21, 2018, 2:57 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order strengthening the country’s campaign against money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF). Duterte signed Executive Order No. 68 on Nov. 12 adopting the National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism… Read More
PCSO hits P55-B revenue target from January-October
November 21, 2018, 2:54 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday announced that it has already hit its initial target of PHP55-billion last October. "As of January, to October, our gross sales is already at PHP54.8 billion, which is 27 percent higher compared to the same period last year.… Read More
Spike-ER missile live-fire exercise 'impressive': DND chief
November 21, 2018, 2:20 pm
ON BOARD THE BRP DAVAO DEL SUR -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana described as "impressive" the Philippine Navy’s (PN) newly-acquired and installed Rafael Advanced Defense, Ltd. Spike-ER (extended range) surface-to-surface missile system, whose capabilities were… Read More
SPD seeks understanding over lockdown due to Xi visit
November 21, 2018, 1:43 pm
MANILA -- The Southern Police District (SPD) on Wednesday appealed to motorists for understanding as some roads in Taguig City were closed due to the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. “We are appealing to the general public for their utmost understanding, exercise patience and… Read More
Faeldon takes oath as BuCor chief
November 21, 2018, 12:10 pm
FAELDON TAKES OATH AS BUCOR CHIEF. Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete confirms that former Marine captain Nicanor Faeldon took his oath as the new Director General of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) before Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra in an ambush interview with reporters on Wednesday… Read More
State workers to get CNA bonus starting Dec. 15
November 21, 2018, 11:58 am
MANILA -- Qualified government employees may expect to receive their annual Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) bonuses starting December 15. In a press briefing Wednesday, Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno, said the amount of the incentive depends on the offices’ savings and… Read More
Palace releases Faeldon’s appointment paper as BuCor chief
November 21, 2018, 10:09 am
MANILA -- Malacañang has released the appointment paper of former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon as Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General, a week after saying it will be out “soon”. President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Faeldon’s appointment paper on Nov. 19 but… Read More
