National
PH optimistic of 'better ties' with next UN rights chief
August 9, 2018, 4:40 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday expressed optimism that the Duterte administration will forge better relations with the next United Nations' High Commissioner on Human Rights. Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet was chosen by UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres to be the next UN rights… Read More
Lawmakers want P93-B DPWH budget cut restored
August 9, 2018, 2:18 pm
MANILA -- Lawmakers on both sides of the political fence have united to push for an increase in the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for next year. During the budget deliberations of the House appropriations committee on the DPWH's proposed PHP544.521-billion budget for… Read More
DND earmarks P90-M for M-16 bullets
August 9, 2018, 2:15 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense is allocating some PHP90.3 million for the acquisition of 21 million rounds of 5.56mm M855/SS109 bullets. The funding for the acquisition program will be sourced from the General Appropriation Act FY 2018. Winning bidders are required to deliver the… Read More
DOJ files robbery raps vs. 3 rogue cops
August 9, 2018, 1:06 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed robbery charges at the Valenzuela City Regional Trial Court against three policemen and their accomplice, who were arrested for allegedly extorting money from junk shop owners in the City. In a five-page inquest resolution, the DOJ ordered the… Read More
BI bars entry of blacklisted Aussie professor
August 9, 2018, 11:24 am
MANILA—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed that it has barred the entry of Australian professor Gill Hale Boehringer on August 8. In a news release issued Thursday, Immigration Spokesperson Dana Krizia Sandoval said Boehringer arrived in Manila past midnight at the Ninoy Aquino… Read More
DOJ: OGCC to review Nayong Pilipino’s ‘flawed’ contract
August 9, 2018, 10:41 am
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the Office of the Corporate Government Counsel (OGCC) to review the lease contract that Nayong Pilipino Foundation, Inc. (NPFI) had entered into with Landing Resorts Philippines Development Corp. (LRPDC). Guevarra’s order came after… Read More
Enhanced monsoon to bring moderate to heavy rains
August 9, 2018, 9:02 am
MANILA—Tropical storm Karding (international name Yagi) has maintained its strength moving east-northeast and will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat affecting the entire country on Thursday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thur., August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018, 7:50 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Samurai bonds sale draws $1.39B for PHL INQUIRER – Federalism worries economic managers MANILA BULLETIN – Duterte to cut tariff on imports MANILA TIMES – House rejects 2019 cash-based budget MANILA STANDARD – Meat tariff cut seen to harm local industry PHILIPPINE STAR… Read More
Duterte won't allow construction of new casinos
August 8, 2018, 10:07 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he will not grant permit for the construction of new casinos. Duterte made this remark two days after he announced in a Cabinet meeting the firing of the entire board and management of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation Inc. (NPFI) for leasing its… Read More
BI to deport 3 foreigners with fake travel documents
August 8, 2018, 9:50 pm
MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has detained and lined up for deportation three foreigners arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last week for using bogus documents. In a news release issued Monday, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the foreigners will undergo… Read More
DepEd makes adjustments as it gets lower budget in 2019
August 8, 2018, 9:38 pm
MANILA -- With a lower budget for its projects and programs next year, the Department of Education (DepEd) will be making the necessary adjustments to ensure the programs continuous implementation, an official said Wednesday. In a press briefing at the DepEd central office in Pasig City, Education… Read More
Egco bares PTFoMS accomplishments, earns praises from Poe
August 8, 2018, 9:35 pm
MANILA -- The head of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Wednesday reported to the Senate its accomplishments, which he said were achieved despite formidable challenges, such as the lack of resources. In his report to the Senate committee on public information and mass… Read More
Duterte urges cops ‘to do good' amid scalawags in uniform
August 8, 2018, 9:29 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday urged the police to keep on doing good deeds and protect the Filipino people from threat of illegal drugs and criminality despite scalawags in uniform who are hampering their efficiency. “You know, the police can be very good if they want to be… Read More
Duterte signs EO modifying rates of import duty
August 8, 2018, 9:19 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order modifying the rates of import duty on certain imported articles to implement the Philippine tariff commitments pursuant to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the country and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States.… Read More
Taguig City bags anew nutrition award for 2nd consecutive year
August 8, 2018, 8:58 pm
MANILA -- The city government of Taguig was recognized anew for implementing remarkable nutrition programs, having been named one of the 2nd Year Consistent Regional Outstanding Winners in Nutrition (CROWN) Maintenance during the awarding ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center,… Read More
Manila court removes 4 names in DOJ terror tag petition
August 8, 2018, 8:51 pm
MANILA -- A Manila court ruled that former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant Rafael Baylosis, UN Special Rapporteur Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, and Jose Melencio Molintas are “non-parties” to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) petition… Read More
No pork barrel in 2019 budget: solons
August 8, 2018, 7:43 pm
MANILA --The leadership of the House of Representatives on Wednesday assured the public that there is no pork barrel or lump sum funds in the 2019 national budget. House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. made the statement in response to Senator Panfilo Lacson's claim of the possible return of… Read More
Filipinos to be registered for nat'l ID in 2-5 years
August 8, 2018, 7:41 pm
MANILA -- The entire population is expected to be registered at the Philippine ID System (PhilSys) in two to five years, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. The PSA will go full swing with a pilot launch late this year and a mass rollout in the beginning of 2019 with a target… Read More
Retaining Suarez as minority leader based on 'precedents'
August 8, 2018, 7:36 pm
MANILA -- House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. on Wednesday said the retention of Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez as the minority leader was based on precedents. During a privilege speech, Andaya noted that "previous practices and traditions" form part of the rules of the House. Andaya cited the… Read More
Several int'l, domestic flights cancelled due to bad weather
August 8, 2018, 7:00 pm
MANILA -- Several international and domestic flights were cancelled on Wednesday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. The cancelled flights were Philippine Airlines (PR) 432, PR 424 Manila-Tokyo; Cebu Pacific (5J) 468 Iloilo-Manila, 5J 480 Bacolod-Manila;… Read More
