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Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Fri. Nov. 30, 2018
November 30, 2018, 7:13 am
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Fuel tax revved up BUSINESS MIRROR -- DBCC retracts proposal to suspend fuel tax hike INQUIRER -- 3 cops convicted of murdering Kian MANILA BULLETIN -- 3 cops in Kian slay convicted PHILIPPINE STAR -- 3 cops guilty of Kian murder MANILA STANDARD -- Kian's killers get life… Read More
PCOO-attached office leads 6th Bandana Galing sa Puso Festival
November 29, 2018, 10:30 pm
MANILA -- The News and Information Bureau (NIB), an attached office under the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), in cooperation with the Philippine Cancer Society Inc. (PCSI), led on Thursday the conduct of the "Bandana Galing Puso Festival 2018" at the Department of Geriatric… Read More
KWF wants Filipino spelling tilt to be official DepEd activity
November 29, 2018, 10:02 pm
MANILA — The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) aims to have its annual Filipino spelling contest among sixth graders nationwide institutionalized as a regular activity of the Department of Education (DepEd) for public and private schools. The language agency is referring to its "Pambansang… Read More
PRRD appoints new Nayong Pilipino board members
November 29, 2018, 9:41 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed two new Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) Board of Trustees-members nearly four months after firing the entire NPF board and management over alleged disadvantageous lease contract. Duterte signed on Nov. 27 the appointment papers of Ruth Marie Isip… Read More
Federalism awareness improved: DILG exec
November 29, 2018, 9:40 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday expressed confidence that awareness on federalism has increased due to the holding of roadshows nationwide and the creation of Inter-Agency Task Force on Federalism (IATF). “We are positive that… Read More
Customs starts talks with SoKor gov't on waste shipments
November 29, 2018, 9:23 pm
MANILA — An official of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday said the agency has already initiated talks with the South Korean government to speed up the re-exportation of wastes that were shipped to the Philippines from Pyeongtaek City, South Korea. BOC spokesperson, lawyer Erastus Sandino… Read More
Ex-Biliran solon files COC as substitute bet for senator
November 29, 2018, 9:20 pm
MANILA — Former Biliran representative, lawyer Glenn Chong, is vying for a higher office as he filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) as substitute candidate for senator in the May 2019 mid-term polls. Based on Commission on Elections (Comelec) records, Chong is replacing Rosita Caringal… Read More
Group hosts event to support gov't programs
November 29, 2018, 9:18 pm
MANILA-- Members of a group supporting the advocacies of President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday expressed their full backing for the national government's programs during an event at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Members of the the Liga Independencia Pilipinas, clad mostly in white with red… Read More
DILG wraps up NCR federalism campaign sorties on high note
November 29, 2018, 9:18 pm
MANILA — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday held yet another successful convention rally to wrap up its regional campaign sorties for federalism in the National Capital Region (NCR). “This is the last regional sortie. I think there is one more – a summit… Read More
LTFRB extends fuel subsidy card distribution until Dec. 15
November 29, 2018, 9:11 pm
MANILA -- Public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators and drivers may claim their Pantawid Pasada fuel subsidy cards until December 15, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Thursday. “The extension gives ample time for representatives of franchise holders to comply… Read More
DOH tracks suspected measles outbreak in Sarangani
November 29, 2018, 8:35 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday it is monitoring a suspected measles outbreak in Sarangani province, which has reportedly affected 84 persons and resulted in 18 deaths. In a statement, the DOH explained that the ages of the suspected measles cases ranged from four months to… Read More
Workers get double pay on Nov. 30
November 29, 2018, 8:07 pm
MANILA — Private sector employees who will report for work on Friday, November 30, Andres Bonifacio Day, a regular holiday will receive 200 percent or double pay of their salary for the day, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Thursday. In Labor Advisory No. 16, series of 2018, it… Read More
Caloocan bishop hails guilty verdict vs. cops in Kian slay
November 29, 2018, 8:03 pm
MANILA — A Catholic prelate said justice still prevails in the country after a Caloocan City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Thursday convicted three policemen for the death of Kian Lloyd delos Santos in August 2017. “Thank you, Lord! This is a good sign that the justice system in the country… Read More
New tax rap vs. Rappler filed before Pasig court
November 29, 2018, 8:00 pm
MANILA -- A new complaint for tax law violations has been filed by state prosecutors before a Pasig trial court against online news organization Rappler chief Maria Ressa. In a charge sheet dated Nov. 17, 2018 filed before the Pasig City regional trial court, Assistant State Prosecutor Zenamar… Read More
Verdict vs. cops in Kian slay, warning to PNP: DILG
November 29, 2018, 7:59 pm
MANILA -- The guilty verdict against the three police personnel involved in the killing of student Kian delos Santos should serve as a warning that scalawag police officers will not be tolerated, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Thursday. “We in… Read More
Returning OFW's valuables not stolen at NAIA
November 29, 2018, 7:52 pm
MANILA -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said on Thursday that no irregularities took place at the airport, where a deported overseas Filipino worker (OFW) claimed some of his belongings in his checked-in baggage were stolen. In a statement, MIAA said a video about the complaint… Read More
LRT-1 to get CCTV system upgrades
November 29, 2018, 7:28 pm
MANILA -- The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) has contracted the services of private company Commsec, Inc. for the PHP100-million upgrade of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) system of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). “With the upgrade, which is estimated to take two years to complete,… Read More
32 nabbed for investment scam in Pasig raid
November 29, 2018, 7:25 pm
MANILA -- Authorities on Thursday arrested 32 persons, including eight foreigners, over an investment scam in Pasig City. NCRPO head Police Director Guillermo Eleazar said the policemen, together with Internet Fraud Watchdog (IFW) and US Homeland Security, raided the Wilmington Capital Adviser… Read More
Korean yields P2.2-B worth of chemicals ‘used’ to make shabu
November 29, 2018, 7:23 pm
MANILA -- Police seized PHP2.2-billion worth of chemicals and equipment used in the manufacture of shabu inside a parked van owned by a Korean national in Pasig City on Wednesday. Chief Supt. Bernabe Balba, EPD Director, said the discovery of the chemicals and equipment was preceded by… Read More
PCOO-attached office joins drive to end violence vs. women
November 29, 2018, 7:11 pm
MANILA -- The News and Information Bureau (NIB), an attached office under the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), on Thursday joined the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in its push to promote awareness on violence against women with the screening of the Cinemalaya film… Read More
