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Bureaucracy ‘delaying’ China’s pledge: Palace
November 20, 2018, 6:01 pm
MANILA -- Bureaucracy in both the Philippines and China may be among the reasons why China’s pledge of USD24 billion in investments to the Philippines to fund its infrastructure program has yet to materialize, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark… Read More
US Indo-Pacific strategy not targeting China: envoy
November 20, 2018, 5:48 pm
MANILA -- The United States is not targeting China or any other countries in the implementation of its Indo-Pacific strategy which expands Washington's presence in the region, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim said Tuesday. In explaining the principle of this track, Kim said the US only… Read More
Jardeleza richest, Leonen poorest among SC magistrates
November 20, 2018, 5:29 pm
MANILA -- Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza remains the wealthiest member of the High Court while Associate Justice Marvic Leonen is at the opposite end. Based on the summary report of the 2017 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of the SC magistrates… Read More
House okays P3.757-T 2019 national budget
November 20, 2018, 5:06 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading the proposed PHP3.757-trillion 2019 national budget. With 196 affirmative votes, eight negative votes, and no abstention, the Lower House approved Bill 8169 or the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Earlier… Read More
Nograles named as Davao City legislative caretaker
November 20, 2018, 4:47 pm
MANILA -- Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) party-list Rep. Jericho Nograles has been designated as legislative caretaker of Davao City's first district, after his brother, Karlo Nograles, was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Cabinet Secretary. According to a memorandum issued by Speaker… Read More
Faeldon appointment as BuCor chief signed: Guevarra
November 20, 2018, 4:27 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday confirmed that Malacañang has formally approved the appointment of Nicanor Faeldon as Director General of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). In a message to newsmen, Guevarra said "Nicanor Faeldon’s appointment papers as director general… Read More
2019 budget in line with Duterte's vision: Andaya
November 20, 2018, 3:49 pm
MANILA -- Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. on Tuesday vowed to keep the proposed 2019 PHP3.757-trillion national budget in line with the vision of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a press conference, Andaya said the chamber was "swamped" by several requests coming from the executive branch, and… Read More
Palace to 'try bilateral talks first' in resolving sea dispute
November 20, 2018, 3:36 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang said Tuesday it prefers bilateral talks with China in resolving the dispute over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), but it is now open to multilateral discussions in case the former fails. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark as he defended the… Read More
CIDG gets new chief; 4 other PNP execs reshuffled
November 20, 2018, 3:20 pm
MANILA -- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has a new head as the Philippine National Police (PNP) implemented another reshuffle of police officials. In an order dated Nov. 16 which took effect Tuesday, PNP chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde designated Chief Supt. Amador… Read More
China's Xi Jinping arrives in Manila
November 20, 2018, 2:58 pm
XI IN MANILA. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for his first state visit in the Philippines. He is set to stay for two days and sign cooperation agreements with the Philippine government. (Photo by Ma. Cristina… Read More
PNP urged to go all-out vs. hired guns to ensure orderly polls
November 20, 2018, 2:39 pm
MANILA -- Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People's Participation, on Tuesday urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to go all-out against guns-for-hire and hit squads amid the spate of killings of local officials. "The killings of… Read More
Clark Airport seen setting record high 2.5-M passengers this year
November 20, 2018, 2:36 pm
MANILA -- Passenger volume at the Clark International Airport (CRK) is expected to reach 2.5 million before the year ends. The Clark airport is expected to register its 2.5 millionth passenger around the third week of December this year, according to Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC)… Read More
‘Batas QC’ mobile app to fight extortion
November 20, 2018, 2:05 pm
MANILA -- To curb extortion in ordinance violations in the locality, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte has encouraged her constituents to use the “Batas QC”, a mobile application compiling the city’s local measures so apprehended persons could understand the penalties and fines associated… Read More
Palace assures review of any joint oil exploration with China
November 20, 2018, 2:03 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday assured that any joint oil exploration between the Philippines and China will undergo ‘judicial scrutiny’ before it is signed by the two countries. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after opposition senators sought for a Senate inquiry… Read More
ILO, EU launch P15.7-M supply chain project in PH
November 20, 2018, 2:02 pm
MANILA -- The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday launched a new EUR262,000 (about PHP15.7 million) responsible supply chain project in Manila. The three-year initiative is part of EU's EUR900-million funding on Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (RSCA),… Read More
More than 5K passengers stranded at ports due to ‘Samuel’
November 20, 2018, 1:57 pm
MANILA -- More than 5,000 passengers were stranded in ports Tuesday morning across Bicol, the Visayas and Mindanao due to the inclement weather spawned by Tropical Depression Samuel. In its latest advisory, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said a total of 5,656 passengers, 728 rolling cargoes, 159… Read More
Palace questions timing of release of SWS survey on WPS
November 20, 2018, 1:23 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday questioned the timing of the release of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, which says that 84 percent of Filipinos oppose the government’s alleged inaction on China's military encroachment in the West Philippine Sea. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador… Read More
Lorenzana not pleased with Agcaoili’s reason to scrap PH visit
November 20, 2018, 1:22 pm
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he is not pleased with the reason for National Democratic Front Philippines (NDFP) chief negotiator Fidel Agcaoili's decision to cancel his visit to the Philippines. Earlier, the NDF peace negotiator said he will no… Read More
Palace says Jalandoni won’t be arrested
November 20, 2018, 12:43 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday reassured that there will be no arrest for National Democratic Front (NDF) leader Luis Jalandoni once he returns to the Philippines to join informal peace talks, noting that his fear of being arrested is “misplaced.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo… Read More
148 out of 152 senatorial bets make Comelec’s tentative list
November 20, 2018, 12:04 pm
MANILA -- A total of 148 out of the 152 aspirants who filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for senator made it to the initial list of candidates for the May 2019 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday. The Tentative List of candidates may be viewed at the Commission on… Read More
