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PNP maintains no EJK in PH
November 29, 2018, 7:00 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday maintained that there is no extra-judicial killing (EJK) under the Duterte administration. The PNP made the statement amid the conviction of three Caloocan City cops, who were found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Kian delos Santos during… Read More
Makati judge lifts travel ban on Trillanes
November 29, 2018, 6:57 pm
MANILA--A Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge on Thursday allowed Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to travel to the United States and Europe for speaking engagements. In an order, Makati RTC Br. 150 Judge Elmo Alameda, who is trying Trillanes for rebellion, said the Senator's travel abroad may do… Read More
Sandiganbayan acquits ex-CamSur mayor of graft
November 29, 2018, 6:28 pm
MANILA -- For the prosecution’s failure to prove a graft case, the Sandiganbayan has acquitted a former Camarines Sur town mayor accused of denying the back wages of a municipal accountant 13 years ago. In a 20-page decision dated last Nov. 23, the anti-graft 7th Division cleared former Pili… Read More
Sharing Christmas joy with child abuse victims
November 29, 2018, 6:26 pm
MANILA -- To bring Christmas joy to child victims of abuse in the city, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday teamed up with the Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH) for a holiday celebration and therapy session at the Quezon City Protection Center (QCPC). “We have a lot of young kids… Read More
House panel OKs bill on safe distance for overtaking cyclists
November 29, 2018, 6:24 pm
MANILA -- A measure requiring a minimum distance of 1.5 meters for motorists when overtaking cyclists hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives. The House transportation committee, chaired by Catanduanes Rep. Cesar Sarmiento, approved House Bill 8446 or the Minimum Overtaking… Read More
Duterte's death squad proposal 'just an idea': Palace
November 29, 2018, 5:34 pm
MANILA — The "death squad" recently proposed by President Rodrigo Duterte to carry out his constitutional mandate to protect the law enforcers from New People’s Army (NPA)’s hit squad Sparrow Unit was "just an idea," Malacanang clarified Thursday. “I think the President was just bringing… Read More
PRRD won't put OPAPP under military control
November 29, 2018, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday denied allegations made by Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chairman Jose Maria Sison that President Rodrigo R. Duterte has plans to put the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) under military control. “I’m surprised… Read More
Palace vows no pardon for cops convicted over Kian slay
November 29, 2018, 5:33 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday welcomed the guilty verdict on three policemen involved in the killing of Kian Delos Santos and vowed that there is no intention to grant them pardon. “It is a triumph of justice. It shows that this country has a robust judicial system,” Presidential… Read More
Espenido reassigned to Ozamiz City
November 29, 2018, 3:55 pm
MANILA -- Chief Insp. Jovie Espenido is back in Ozamiz City, Misamis Oriental on Thursday after a brief stint in Calbayog City, Samar. In an order dated Nov. 29, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Director General Oscar Albayalde, said Espenido was relieved from Police Regional Office (PRO) 8… Read More
Court convicts 3 Caloocan cops in Kian slay case
November 29, 2018, 1:00 pm
MANILA -- A Caloocan regional trial court convicted on Thursday three Caloocan policemen for the killing of minor Kian Loyd de los Santos, who was allegedly a drug suspect, during a buy-bust operation two years ago. In a 35-page decision, Caloocan RTC Branch 125 Presiding Judge Rodolfo Azucena Jr.… Read More
Go thanks UP prof for ‘pro bono’ consultation offer
November 29, 2018, 12:29 pm
MANILA -- Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher "Bong" Go used social media to express his deepest appreciation to a University of the Philippines (UP) professor, who offered consultation services ‘pro bono’ on defense and foreign policy matters. UP professor Clarita… Read More
New AFP chief to come from PH Army
November 29, 2018, 12:28 pm
MANILA -- Outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Carlito Galvez's replacement has already been selected, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday. But he declined to name the officer, preferring to let President Rodrigo Duterte make… Read More
Duterte wants Espenido back in Ozamiz City
November 29, 2018, 9:27 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday said he wants Chief Insp. Jovie Espenido back in Ozamiz City, Misamis Oriental. During the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ozamiz Airport Modernization Project in Ozamiz City, Duterte asked the crowd if they wanted Espenido back. “Gusto niyong… Read More
PH, Kuwait authorities probe suicide of Filipina: DFA
November 29, 2018, 9:24 am
MANILA -- Kuwaiti authorities, in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, are investigating the alleged suicide of a Filipina household service worker in Sabahiya on November 28, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. "The Department of Foreign Affairs expresses its condolences… Read More
Duterte defends Bersamin’s Chief Justice appointment
November 29, 2018, 9:23 am
MANILA -- Amid criticism for breaking the judiciary’s seniority tradition, President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday defended his decision to appoint Lucas Bersamin as the new Supreme Court Chief Justice, saying his first option rejected his offer. In a speech in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Duterte… Read More
Northeast monsoon continues to affect Luzon
November 29, 2018, 9:13 am
MANILA—The northeast monsoon (amihan) would bring isolated light rains over northern and central Luzon on Thursday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the regions of Ilocos, Cordillera, Cagayan Valley and Central… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Nov. 29, 2018
November 29, 2018, 7:28 am
DAILY TRIBUNE - Bersamin gets DU30 nod BUSINESS MIRROR – Congress calendar may change for 2019 budget INQUIRER – Duterte Death Squad illegal, say critics MANILA BULLETIN – Bersamin named new Chief Justice MANILA TIMES – Bersamin named new chief justice MANILA STANDARD – Bersamin new… Read More
ZaNorte youths urged to play key role in nation-building
November 29, 2018, 12:45 am
MANILA — Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go told around 4,000 youth leaders in Zamboanga Del Norte to focus on their responsibilities to their community and reminded them that it is every Filipino’s duty to serve our country. “Alam ko na sa edad n'yo… Read More
Manila Cathedral joins Red Wednesday event
November 28, 2018, 8:56 pm
MANILA — Once again the facade of the Manila Cathedral was illuminated in red lights Wednesday night as Catholics joined the Red Wednesday campaign for persecuted Christians all over the world. The celebration was highlighted by a Mass celebrated by Fr. Chito Soganub, who was kidnapped by Maute… Read More
Palace releases Bersamin's appointment paper as Chief Justice
November 28, 2018, 8:53 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang released on Wednesday the appointment paper of former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin as Supreme Court Chief Justice. Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas P. Bersamin (File Photo)President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Bersamin’s appointment paper on Monday… Read More
