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Southwest monsoon to bring light rains: PAGASA
July 31, 2018, 10:52 am
MANILA—The southwest monsoon or habagat would continue to bring rains Tuesday in some parts of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its 4 a.m. forecast, PAGASA said Western Visayas and northern Palawan would experience… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tuesday, July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018, 7:39 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Palace warns Boracay casino firms: Don’t push it INQUIRER – Surrender, PNP tells 4 militant leaders MANILA BULLETIN – Hoarders, cartels warned MANILA TIMES – Gloria meets Sara MANILA STANDARD – Arroyo firms up control of House PHILIPPINE STAR – Fariñas out;… Read More
Duterte leads destruction of P296-M smuggled luxury vehicles
July 30, 2018, 9:17 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday spearheaded another destruction of contraband luxury vehicles and motorbikes to show his administration’s resolve to fight smuggling and corruption. Duterte, accompanied by Cagayan Economic Zone (CEZA) Administrator Raul Lambino, witnessed the… Read More
Bangsamoro Organic Law ceremonial signing slated Aug. 6
July 30, 2018, 8:53 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will lead the ceremonial signing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on August 6, his top aide said Monday. Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go confirmed in a message to reporters that a ceremony will be held in… Read More
MIAA belies Aug. 31 airline transfer; says it needs more time
July 30, 2018, 8:36 pm
MANILA -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) belied on Monday posts on social media that say the airline terminal realignment or transfer will take effect on August 31. While August 31 was the target date and deadline given by Congress to MIAA to come up with a plan to decongest the… Read More
Arroyo meets with Davao City mayor
July 30, 2018, 8:30 pm
MANILA -- Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday met with presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, a week after her ascension to the leadership of the House of Representatives. The meeting took place during lunch at the Seda Hotel in Quezon City. Arroyo also shared the… Read More
2018 Buwan ng Wika celebration starts with call for Filipino research
July 30, 2018, 8:28 pm
MANILA -- The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) kicked off this year's Buwan ng Wika celebration with a call for cultural agencies to increasingly undertake research using the country's national language, Filipino, and other Philippine languages. The KWF made the call, acknowledging such… Read More
Senators urge immediate anti-political dynasty bill passage
July 30, 2018, 8:24 pm
MANILA -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and Senator Grace Poe on Monday expressed their full support for the immediate passage of an anti-political dynasty bill, which they said would ensure good governance through greater political inclusion. Senate Bill 1765, which seeks to prohibit… Read More
Malacañang welcomes UN, EU support for Bangsamoro Organic Law
July 30, 2018, 7:55 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday welcomed the positive response showed by the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) on President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s signing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) last July 26. “We acknowledge for the first time that positive response that we got from… Read More
Dureza calls for sustainable peace after BOL passage
July 30, 2018, 7:49 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza on Monday rallied peace advocates to work even harder to achieve genuine peace and development “now that a milestone has been achieved” following the enactment of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). “Now we have reached… Read More
Ex-Pres. Aquino partly to blame for culture of impunity: Palace
July 30, 2018, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- Former President Benigno Aquino III is partly to blame for the culture of impunity in the Philippines and for failing to address the killings of journalists during his term, Malacañang said Monday. “I wish he did more also in protecting human life. Because it was during his… Read More
DILG, PCOO to lead federalism info drive
July 30, 2018, 7:41 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will be the lead agencies in charge of raising public awareness about federalism and the administration’s plan to change the country’s form of government.… Read More
Senate cites Iglesia ni Cristo on its 104th founding anniversary
July 30, 2018, 7:39 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution citing the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for its many contributions to society, as the religious group commemorated its 104th founding anniversary. The INC was established on July 27, 1914 with founder Felix Manalo as its first executive minister.… Read More
Senate passes bill providing mandatory PWD PhilHealth coverage
July 30, 2018, 7:36 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading a proposed bill, which provides for the mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all persons with disability (PWDs). Senate Bill No. 1391, which amends Republic Act No. 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, was passed with 18… Read More
PAGASA: Expect better weather as southwest monsoon weakens
July 30, 2018, 7:12 pm
MANILA -- Better weather is expected on Tuesday due to a weakened southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. "Due to the weakening of the southwest monsoon, the country will have better weather,” PAGASA weather specialist… Read More
House installs Andaya as new majority leader
July 30, 2018, 6:45 pm
MANILA -- Key leadership posts at the House of Representatives underwent a revamp on Monday following the change in speakership. During Monday's session, Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro moved to elect Deputy Speaker and Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya as the new majority leader. Andaya replaced… Read More
DILG backs creation of Department of Disaster Management
July 30, 2018, 6:43 pm
MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday said the proposed creation of Department of Disaster Management (DDM) will pave the way for a faster response to disasters and emergencies. "Because, instead of just a coordinating body like NDRRMC (National Disaster… Read More
Global trends fuel new coconut business opportunities for Filipinos
July 30, 2018, 6:39 pm
MANILA -- The United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP) is urging Filipinos to seize business opportunities from rising global demand for value-added coconut products like flour and sugar. The Philippines is among the world's top producers and exporters of raw coconut but has not yet… Read More
Let law take course on DOT-PTV ad deal: Palace
July 30, 2018, 6:05 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it will let the legal process run its course following TV and radio personality Ben Tulfo's refusal to return the PHP60 million paid to his production company by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for a controversial advertising campaign in state-run PTV-4. Tulfo,… Read More
CA orders Marikina judge out of SMHC theft case vs. Indonesian bizman
July 30, 2018, 5:57 pm
MANILA -- The Court of Appeals (CA) granted the petition filed by San Miguel Holdings Corporation (SMHC), the infrastructure arm of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), asking for the inhibition of a Marikina court judge from handling the qualified theft charges against Indonesian businessman Shadik… Read More
