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Duterte’s decision to finish APEC shows resolve, versatility
November 20, 2018, 11:50 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s decision to finish the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Papua New Guinea exemplifies his “decisiveness and versatility”, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark following criticisms that… Read More
PNP won't revive Alsa Masa
November 20, 2018, 10:30 am
MANILA -- There are no plans to revive the "Alsa Masa", a network of civilian informers during the 1980s that transformed into a vigilante group, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. PNP Spokesperson, Chief Supt. Benigno Durana, made the clarification regarding the statement of… Read More
2 Army athletes bag awards in Indonesia marathon
November 20, 2018, 10:22 am
MANILA -- Two Philippine Army (PA) troopers were among the top runners in the recently concluded Indonesian National Armed Forces International Marathon 2018 held at the Kuta Beach, Mandalika, Lombok, Indonesia last November 4. In a statement Monday, the PA said Cpl. Jho-an Banayag Villarma won… Read More
Malasakit Centers open in Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City
November 20, 2018, 10:21 am
MANILA — The 16th and 17th Malasakit centers in the country were opened on Monday at the Cotabato Regional Medical Hospital in Cotabato City and at the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital in Isulan town. Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go witnessed the… Read More
DND, DOTr ink MOA on airport dev't projects
November 20, 2018, 10:08 am
MANILA -- In line with the Duterte administration's "Build, Build, Build" program, the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the procurement and implementation of various airport development projects.… Read More
PNP lauds MILF chair's visit to AFP headquarters
November 20, 2018, 10:04 am
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomed the visit of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim to the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday. “It’s good that (MILF) chief Murad visited to collaborate to ensure the holding of… Read More
Another Spike-ER missile test slated Nov. 21
November 20, 2018, 10:02 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) will conduct another capability demonstration for its newly-installed Rafael Advanced Defense Ltd. Spike-ER (extended range) surface-to-surface missile system off Lamao Point, Limay, Bataan on Wednesday. This was confirmed by Navy spokesperson Commander Jonathan… Read More
'Samuel' maintains strength, more areas under Signal No. 1
November 20, 2018, 9:44 am
MANILA -- Tropical depression “Samuel” maintained its strength and continues to move toward the Dinagat-Samar-Leyte area where it is expected to make landfall Tuesday night. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Nov. 20, 2018
November 20, 2018, 9:08 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – October BOP deficit puts 10-month gap at $4.49B INQUIRER – House pork insertions stall budget - Lacson MANILA BULLETIN – PH rolls out red carpet for China’s Xi MANILA TIMES – Duterte sacks 3 DSWD execs MANILA STANDARD – PH rolls out red carpet for China leader… Read More
Drive to promote prudent use of antimicrobials launched
November 19, 2018, 10:11 pm
MANILA -- The government on Monday launched a campaign to promote prudent use of antimicrobial drugs on farm animals to ensure productivity for producers. Dr. Samuel Joseph Castro, focal resource person on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and assistant focal for Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Food… Read More
Xi to elevate cooperation with PH during Manila visit
November 19, 2018, 9:42 pm
MANILA-- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said he is excited to visit the Philippines and looks forward to elevating the "all-round cooperation" of China and the Philippines during his meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte. "I am visiting this time mainly to have in-depth discussions with… Read More
Sandiganbayan clears Aklan ex-guv, wife in ethics raps
November 19, 2018, 8:02 pm
MANILA -- For violation of their right to speedy disposition of their cases, the Sandiganbayan exonerated a former Aklan governor and his former town mayor-wife for violation of Republic Act 6713, or the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees”, over their… Read More
Cavite Gateway Terminal opens on Thursday
November 19, 2018, 7:17 pm
MANILA -- The Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), the country’s first container barge port, will be inaugurated on Thursday (Nov. 23), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Monday. The terminal will enable efficient transport of cargo goods from Metro Manila going to Cavite and other port… Read More
Senate gives nod to P200-B BSP capitalization
November 19, 2018, 7:15 pm
MANILA -- The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill increasing the capitalization of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from PHP50 billion to PHP200 billion. "The bill proposes to strengthen the tools which the BSP exercises in performing its mandates, supplement the mechanism in… Read More
House unseats ABS party-list solon
November 19, 2018, 7:04 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday afternoon removed ABS party-list Rep. Eugene de Vera as member of the 17th Congress. In his manifestation during the plenary session, Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. said he received communication from ABS party-list president Catalina… Read More
MARINA unveils 10-year shipyard modernization program
November 19, 2018, 7:02 pm
MANILA -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has unveiled its 10-year program to modernize the shipyard industry in the country. In a statement on Monday, MARINA said its Shipyard Regulations Service (SRS) presented the agency’s shipbuilding, ship repair, and ship breaking programs at the… Read More
Jalandoni won't be arrested should peace talks resume
November 19, 2018, 7:00 pm
MANILA -- National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) leader Luis Jalandoni will not be arrested should there be a resumption of peace talks, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this clarification after Jalandoni reportedly cancelled his trip back to… Read More
Loren wants disqualification case junked
November 19, 2018, 6:43 pm
MANILA — Senator Loren Legarda on Monday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to dismiss the disqualification case filed against her to run as Antique Representative in the May 2019 mid-term polls for lack of merit. In her 20-page Verified Answer, the lawmaker said the petition to deny… Read More
'Samuel' slightly accelerates, may make landfall Tuesday
November 19, 2018, 6:34 pm
MANILA -- Tropical Depression Samuel has slightly accelerated while moving northwest at 25 kilometers per hour over the Philippine Sea and might make a landfall over the eastern Visayas-Caraga area on Tuesday, the weather bureau said. "Samuel" was last eyed at 505 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del… Read More
Palace all set to roll out red carpet for Xi’s visit
November 19, 2018, 6:28 pm
MANILA – A bus on Monday unloaded members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Drum and Bugle Corps at the Malacañang Palace grounds for a final day rehearsal, as the country prepares to roll out a red carpet for the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi is set to arrive on… Read More
