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TD Karding maintains strength, remains stationary
August 8, 2018, 9:42 am
MANILA—Tropical Depression Karding has maintained its strength and remained almost stationary over the Philippine Sea on Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Karding" was last observed 1,150 kilometers… Read More
Guevarra welcomes SC precautionary HDO vs. suspects
August 8, 2018, 9:31 am
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) decision approving a rule on the issuance of a Precautionary Hold Departure Order (PHDO) against individuals facing criminal charges from leaving the country. “I am so happy that the SC understands the… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed., August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018, 7:38 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – DA rolls out measures to ease rising food prices INQUIRER – Fuel, food costs push inflation up to 5.7% MANILA BULLETIN – Inflation soars to fresh high MANILA TIMES – GMA revs up Cha-cha MANILA STANDARD – House steps up Cha-Cha bid PHILIPPINE STAR – Duterte sacks… Read More
Metro mayors approve high occupancy vehicle lanes on EDSA
August 7, 2018, 9:46 pm
MANILA -- In an effort to encourage carpooling among motorists, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) has approved the implementation of high occupancy vehicle lanes (HOVLs) on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) during rush hours. Under the traffic policy, vehicles with two or more passengers will be… Read More
NCR retail food prices inch up 0.8% in June: PSA
August 7, 2018, 9:46 pm
MANILA -- The general retail price index (GRPI) of food in the National Capital Region (NCR) inched up by 0.8 percent in June from the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported. This somewhat bucked the downward trend in the previous three months of March, April, and… Read More
Bill amending Corporation Code gets Senate nod
August 7, 2018, 9:43 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to amend the Corporation Code to improve the country's business climate and make it attractive to large and small businesses. Senate Bill 1280 was approved with 20 positive votes, zero negative votes and zero… Read More
TESDA launches 'World Café of Opportunities' national job fair
August 7, 2018, 9:43 pm
MANILA -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), along with partner agencies and financial institutions, officially launched the first World Café of Opportunities (WCO) at the TESDA Women's Center in Taguig City on Tuesday afternoon. The WCO is a one-stop shop for job… Read More
'Karding', southwest monsoon to bring rains in S. Luzon, W. Visayas
August 7, 2018, 9:40 pm
MANILA -- The joint forces of Tropical Depression Karding and "hanging habagat" (southwest monsoon) will bring rains over south Luzon and western Visayas on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Moving west at 10… Read More
MMDA eyes to defer provincial bus ban on Edsa
August 7, 2018, 9:39 pm
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing to defer the implementation of the provincial bus ban on Epifanio delos Santos Ave. (EDSA). The policy, which is set to be implemented on Aug. 15, aims to ease traffic congestion in the major thoroughfare by reducing the… Read More
Duterte warns to ‘break open’ warehouses of rice hoarders
August 7, 2018, 9:39 pm
MANILA -- Highlighting the importance of food security as a matter of national security, President Rodrigo Duterte has warned rice hoarders that he will not hesitate to use the full force of the law to ‘break open’ their warehouses. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte’s… Read More
Villanueva urges passage of bill ending illegal contractualization
August 7, 2018, 9:33 pm
MANILA -- Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday urged for the immediate passage of a bill that seeks to end abusive work schemes like "endo" and labor-only contracting, stressing that stopping the illegal practices not only promotes the rights of the workers but also benefits businesses. In his… Read More
Duterte scolds 102 erring cops in Malacañang
August 7, 2018, 9:30 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday berated more than 100 erring policemen, including 87 from the National Capital Region Police Office at the Malacañang Palace grounds. “Look at my eyes,” Duterte ordered the 102 policemen including three who are linked to kidnap-for-ransom… Read More
Catholic church leaves activist's fate to gov't
August 7, 2018, 9:25 pm
MANILA — The Archdiocese of Manila is leaving the fate of cultural activist Carlos Celdran over his "Damaso" protest at the Manila Cathedral in September 2010 to the government. “So we leave to the government the tasks that are properly theirs, especially in implementing the law, so as long as… Read More
Chinese President Xi to visit PH this year
August 7, 2018, 9:25 pm
MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the country is looking forward to the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Philippines within 2018. "We are looking forward to President Xi Jinping visiting the country this year but we are still talking about specific… Read More
3 Filipino families affected by Italy tanker explosion: DFA
August 7, 2018, 9:23 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said none were hurt from at least three Filipino families affected by the fuel tanker explosion in Bologna, Italy. While none of them was injured, DFA Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Elmer Cato said the families' apartment units were… Read More
Gov't seizes P3.4-B worth of 'shabu' at Manila port
August 7, 2018, 9:21 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday seized around 500 kilos of shabu worth PHP3.4 billion at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in Manila. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña led the inspection of the illegal drugs which were… Read More
Metro mayors to form body for guidelines on class suspensions
August 7, 2018, 9:18 pm
MANILA -- The Metro Manila Council (MMC) is set to create a technical working group (TWG) that will formulate uniform guidelines on class suspensions in the metropolis. The initiative will help ensure the coordination of local government units (LGUs) in the metropolis during inclement weather… Read More
Gov’t economic team considers Arroyo’s inflation counter-measures
August 7, 2018, 7:56 pm
MANILA -- Several recommendations to address the rising inflation have been considered by the economic cluster of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Tuesday. Roque said the inflation issue was not formally discussed during Monday’s Cabinet meeting… Read More
European Union earmarks P9.2-M for Filipino flood victims
August 7, 2018, 7:54 pm
MANILA-- The European Commission, the politically independent executive arm of the European Union (EU), is allocating EUR150,000 or about PHP9.2 million to Filipinos affected by the widespread flooding triggered by non-stop monsoon rains in the past few weeks. The funding was announced by the EU… Read More
Palace bats to transform interest on federalism amid viral ‘jingle’
August 7, 2018, 7:45 pm
MANILA – Malacañang said it is taking the controversial dance video on federalism as a challenge to “transform” new interest on federalism into explaining how this proposed system of government will benefit Filipinos. In a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque… Read More
