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Dureza shows professionalism in resigning: Lorenzana
November 28, 2018, 4:39 pm
MANILA -- Former Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza displayed professionalism when he resigned and apologized for the alleged corruption committed by his two subordinates, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday. "He is a friend from way back in the mid '80s. We worked beautifully… Read More
Christmas break moved to give learners more time with family
November 28, 2018, 2:32 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has set an earlier Christmas break this year, moving it from December 22 to December 15. Education Secretary Leonor Briones issued on Wednesday DepEd Order Number 49 Series of 2018, which states that the start of the Christmas break for school year… Read More
DND to scrutinize PRRD plan to form anti-SPARU unit
November 28, 2018, 2:06 pm
MANILA --- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said they will study and look very closely on President Rodrigo Duterte's proposal to form a unit that will go after the communist rebels' "Special Partisan Unit" or (SPARU). "We will study it very closely. Who… Read More
CA confirms Locsin as DFA chief
November 28, 2018, 1:50 pm
MANILA -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the ad interim appointment of Teodoro “Teddy Boy” Locsin Jr. as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary. President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Locsin as the country's top diplomat in October, after former DFA secretary… Read More
Approve death penalty bill, solon to Senate
November 28, 2018, 1:40 pm
MANILA -- The chairman of the House of Representatives’ dangerous drugs committee on Wednesday appealed to the Senate for the passage of the death penalty bill amid the smuggling of billions of pesos worth of shabu into the country. Surigao del Norte Rep. Ace Barbers made the call during the… Read More
Dureza’s resignation shows ‘value of delicadeza’: Palace
November 28, 2018, 12:17 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday commended former Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza for resigning and apologizing for allegations of corruption committed by two of his subordinates, who have been sacked by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. “We commend the former Presidential Adviser on the… Read More
Arroyo cites importance of PH friendship with China, US
November 28, 2018, 12:05 pm
MANILA -- Former President and now Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sees no conflict with the Philippines pursuing friendly relations with both the United States and China, stressing the importance of fostering friendship with the two superpowers. Arroyo made the statement in her keynote speech at… Read More
Bersamin leads Gusi Peace laureates
November 28, 2018, 10:45 am
MANILA -- Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin is among the awardees of the Gusi Peace Prize International Awards, which will be held Wednesday (Nov. 28) night at the Philippine International Convention Center. The 69-year old magistrate will be joining 18 laureates from… Read More
Isolated rain showers over Luzon Wednesday
November 28, 2018, 9:37 am
MANILA — Isolated light rain showers would prevail in Luzon due to the northeast monsoon (amihan) on Wednesday. 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
'Wildcat' choppers to give PH Navy anti-submarine capability
November 28, 2018, 9:36 am
MANILA -- The military's first anti-submarine helicopter, the AugustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat" that has the capability to detect and engage underwater threats, is set to arrive in the first quarter of 2019. Philippine Navy Spokesperson Commander Jonathan Zata said the aerial platform is a "big… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. Nov. 28, 2018
November 28, 2018, 6:46 am
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Soc-Med fold if crime strews BUSINESS MIRROR – ‘Stalled budget to hurt Q1, Q2 GDP’ INQUIRER – Senators fear China control of 3rd telco MANILA BULLETIN – PH-China oil deal defended MANILA TIMES – Dureza quits post; 2 peace execs fired MANILA STANDARD – Du30 fires 2… Read More
Gov’t nets 2 rice hoarders in Iligan City
November 28, 2018, 12:01 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The National Food Authority (NFA) has cancelled the grains trading licenses of two Iligan City traders who were caught hoarding rice on Oct. 9 by a joint task group formed by President Rodrigo Duterte. NFA Acting Administrator Tomas Escarez said the rice stocks of businessmen… Read More
Dureza apologizes for failing to curb corruption at OPAPP
November 27, 2018, 10:04 pm
MANILA — Resigned Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza on Tuesday apologized to President Rodrigo R. Duterte for failing to prevent the alleged corruption within his agency, the Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). This after Duterte, during the inauguration of the… Read More
Flights to start at Bohol-Panglao International Airport Nov. 28
November 27, 2018, 9:22 pm
GREEN AIRPORT. The Bohol-Panglao International Airport, the Philippines' first eco-airport featuring green and sustainable structures, including solar panels and motion sensor lighting, was inaugurated on Tuesday and will start operations on Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2018). (DOTr Photo)MANILA -- Local… Read More
Commit to public service, Eleazar reminds rookie cops
November 27, 2018, 9:14 pm
MANILA -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) head, Director Guillermo Eleazar, is reminding new police officers to show commitment and professionalism in serving the public. “Police work is a noble profession. This requires sacrifice, dedication, determination and most of all… Read More
House OKs 4th tax reform package on 2nd reading
November 27, 2018, 9:11 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading the Duterte administration's fourth comprehensive tax reform program (CTRP) primarily intended to fix taxation in the financial and capital markets. The chamber approved through voice voting House Bill 8645 titled… Read More
Dureza resigns as Presidential Peace Adviser
November 27, 2018, 9:08 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday night announced that he has accepted the resignation of Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza but gave no reason for the latter’s decision. “I'm very sad that I accepted the resignation of Secretary Dureza,” Duterte said during the… Read More
Bohol press get PTFoMS handbook on media security
November 27, 2018, 8:47 pm
MANILA -- As part of their efforts to ensure the protection of Filipino journalists, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday distributed copies of the Handbook on the Personal Security Measures for Media Practitioners to Bohol media members. The handbook, prepared by the Presidential… Read More
Slain Filipina laid to rest in Sweden: DFA
November 27, 2018, 8:39 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday night reported that the remains of slain Filipina Mailyn Conde Sinambong will no longer be repatriated to the Philippines. "The DFA has just been informed that Mailyn Conde Sinambong was finally laid to rest in Stockholm a few minutes… Read More
Traffic crisis bill hurdles 2nd reading at House
November 27, 2018, 8:13 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday night approved on second reading the proposed Traffic Crisis Act. Through voice voting, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 6425, which seeks to prescribe an "urgent, comprehensive and integrated land-based traffic management" to address the… Read More
