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PNP: No ‘state-sponsored killings’ | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-04-13 00:08:08+00:00 | The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday denied that “state-sponsored killings” attend the government’s war on drugs as a recent resolution issued by the Supreme Court (SC) seemed to conclude.Chief Supt. John Bulalacao, PNP spokesman, said in a statement that the crackdown is “constitutional, legal and implemen... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pnp-no-state-sponsored-killings/392173/ |
Burger King ordered to regularize workers | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-03-29 00:01:04+00:00 | AT least 44 store-branches in Metro Manila of one of the leading hamburgers chains in the country have been found violating the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DoLE) guidelines on work contracting and were meted out corresponding compensatory penalties.Based on the findings of the DoLE’s labor laws compliance off... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/burger-king-ordered-to-regularize-workers/389133/ |
Alvarez named Datu by IPs in Tagum City | ['Zaldy Tan'] | 17/10/2017 0:00 | Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has been adopted as a Datu by an indigenous community in Tagum City, according to the city’s information office.Alvarez was named ‘Dagkuan Datu, Dagkuan Punuan’ in a blessing ceremony held last week during the Kaimunan festival.The festival is the city’s IP thanksgiving celebration.Alvarez was... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/10/17/alvarez-named-datu-by-ips-in-tagum-city/ |
‘Barometer’ on renewed talks with Reds bared | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-03-02 00:02:04+00:00 | DEATH and surrender are the only two options under which peace negotiations with communist rebels can be revived, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.In an interview with reporters after groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Christine Villas housing project at Barangay Maria Cristina in Balo-i, Lanao del N... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/barometer-renewed-talks-reds-bared/383438/ |
Patricia Bautista accepted in WPP | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-08-18 22:55:54+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday gave security and protection to Patricia Paz Bautista, estranged wife of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista.In a press conference, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd, told the media that they have accepted Bautista under provisional coverage of the ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/patricia-bautista-accepted-wpp/345364/ |
Customs seizes Taiwan-bound softshell turtles | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-11-12 00:51:07+00:00 | The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday seized Taiwan bound Chinese softshell turtles at a cargo warehouse in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).The cargo, loaded with 123 live turtles mixed with live eels, was scheduled to leave Manila on Friday at 5p.m. when it was intercepted by Customs officials.BOC District... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/customs-seizes-taiwan-bound-softshell-turtles-2/362241/ |
Justice chief 'fooling' public on death penalty | ['The Manila Times'] | 2016-11-21 22:40:49+00:00 | The House senior deputy minority leader has accused Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd of “misleading” the public in order to drum up support for death penalty.“Secretary Aguirre’s claim that death sentences are needed to implant fear in the hearts of hardened criminals has long been discredited by extensive socia... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/justice-chief-fooling-public-death-penalty/297716/ |
Japan feels lagging behind in digitization | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-02-24 20:51:25+00:00 | TOKYO: Japan–a country that uses robots or electronic machines in factories, houses and offices–still considers itself lagging behind Germany, Singapore and even Estonia in digitization.According to Prof. Atsushi Sunami, special adviser to the Cabinet on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, the government of Prim... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/japan-feels-lagging-behind-digitization-2/314022/ |
P5, 000 earners to get cash transfers | ['Mayvelin U. Caraballo'] | 2016-11-13 18:30:19+00:00 | The Department of Finance (DOF) said the poorest 50 percent of households each earning P5,000 or less a month will get unconditional cash transfers of up to P6,000 a year each in the initial phase of its tax reform program submitted in September to Congress.In a statement over the weekend, Finance Undersecretary Karl K... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p5-000-earners-get-cash-transfers/296345/ |
PET rejects Marcos bid to annul Leni’s proclamation | ['Jun Go'] | 5/9/2017 0:00 | The Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) has dismissed former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s challenge on the authenticity of the 2016 election results that were used as bases for the proclamation of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo as it opted to concentrate on the actual revision of ballots in 36,4... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/09/05/pet-rejects-marcos-bid-to-annul-lenis-proclamation/ |
Gas, diesel prices up by P1.40 per liter | ['Aberon Voltaire Palaña'] | 2016-12-12 21:58:11+00:00 | In separate advisories on Monday, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum, Caltex, Phoenix Petroleum, PTT Philippines and Flying V said they will increase gasoline and diesel prices both by P1.40 per liter on Tuesday morning.Shell, Caltex and Flying V will raise kerosene prices by P1.45 per liter, according to the advisories.Pilipin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/gas-diesel-prices-p1-40-per-liter/301388/ |
Reforms to ensure high inclusive growth – DOF | ['The Manila Times'] | 2016-11-24 22:20:51+00:00 | The Duterte administration’s ongoing administrative and structural reforms will efficiently mobilize public resources to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.In the latest DOF Economic Bulletin, Finance Undersecretary Gil Beltran said the government could sustain the country’s ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/reforms-ensure-high-inclusive-growth-dof/298257/ |
‘Draft charter tackles socioeconomic issues’ | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-07-24 00:09:28+00:00 | ~THE draft federal constitution crafted by the Consultative Committee (ConCom) provides solutions to the socio-economic problems presented by President Rodrigo Duterte during his third State of the Nation Address on Monday, the committee’s spokesman, Ding Generoso, said on Tuesday.“The priority agenda of the President ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/draft-charter-tackles-socioeconomic-issues/423008/ |
Manila bishop: President promoting violence | ['Ashley Jose'] | 2018-02-14 00:03:58+00:00 | Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo has accused President Rodrigo Duterte of promoting “cultural violence’’ when he offered P20,000 to indigenous peoples (IPs) for every member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) that they kill.“It’s life, we should have a process. We have a process. You cannot just kill, wh... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/manila-bishop-president-promoting-violence/379997/ |
Atienza lauds Duterte for boosting ties with China | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-04-04 00:05:23+00:00 | BUHAY party-list Rep. Lito Atienza hailed President Rodrigo Duterte for promoting closer ties between the Philippines and China.“We are elated that President Duterte has been actively strengthening the relationship between Manila and Beijing through his administration’s policies on business, trade and even the opening ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/atienza-lauds-duterte-for-boosting-ties-with-china/390281/ |
Congress, High Court must assert their independence – Senate minority | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-06-12 21:00:39+00:00 | SENATORS belonging to the minority bloc on Monday called on various institutions of democracy to continuously serve and protect the interest of the people amid a “complicated and divisive political environment” by asserting their independence.According to the senators, institutions like Congress and the Supreme Court (... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/congress-high-court-must-assert-independence-senate-minority/332378/ |
Court revives CHEd chief’s graft case | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-10-21 22:21:44+00:00 | THE Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the reinstatement of a graft case filed against Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Chairwoman Patricia Licuanan in so far as the administrative aspect is concerned, reversing its initial decision declaring itself without jurisdiction to review the finding of the Office of the Om... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-revives-ched-chiefs-graft-case/357852/ |
Dengue cases up in first half of year | ['Kimberly Malait'] | 2018-07-12 00:05:05+00:00 | DENGUE cases in Metro Manila and other parts of the country rose by 25 percent in the first half of the year, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Wednesday.Heath Undersecretary Rolando Enrique Domingo said in a radio interview that 7,200 cases of dengue were recorded from January 1 to July 7, higher than the 5,800 c... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dengue-cases-up-in-first-half-of-year/418487/ |
New BoC chief vows to stamp out corruption | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-08-30 20:00:23+00:00 | NEW Bureau of Customs (BoC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña on Wednesday vowed to put a stop to the culture of corruption in the graft-ridden bureau to generate more revenues for the government.“Stop corruption and increase revenue earnings. This was the marching order I received from [President Rodrigo Duterte] when I repo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/new-boc-chief-vows-stamp-corruption/347693/ |
Shipment to Visayas, South of fowl from Luzon banned | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-08-15 20:14:26+00:00 | THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily suspended the shipment of live domestic and wild birds and their products, including poultry meat, day-old chick, eggs, semen and manure from Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao in a bid to contain further spread of avian influenza from a town in Pampanga province.Agricu... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/shipment-visayas-south-fowl-luzon-banned/344654/ |
Next strike may be longer, warns big transport group | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2017-10-17 23:21:45+00:00 | After calling its second day of strike “successful,” transport group Piston on Tuesday warned of a longer protest if President Rodrigo Duterte does not talk to them and hear their pleas along with other groups condemning the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program.“Kung kinakailangan ngang gawing isang lingg... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/next-strike-may-longer-warns-big-transport-group/357068/ |
Comelec assures pay for election workers | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-04-29 20:41:00+00:00 | THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has assured poll workers who will render service in the 2018 barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or Youth Council) elections that they will be fully compensated under a new law, which renders election services non-compulsory for public school teachers.Comelec spokesman ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/comelec-assures-pay-for-election-workers/395802/ |
Senate panels: Reset Oct. 2017 elections | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-09-12 23:59:29+00:00 | THE Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation and the Senate Committee on Finance have proposed the postponement of the October 2017 barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or Youth Council) elections to the fourth Monday of October 2018.The two panels submitted jointly on Monday Committe... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-panels-reset-oct-2017-elections/350351/ |
Pilgrims told: Secure passport only from DFA | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-06-06 22:29:32+00:00 | THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday reminded Filipino Muslim pilgrims participating in the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) to refrain from getting the services of individuals or organizations promising to facilitate their passport processing in exchange for a fee.In an advisory, the DFA said only holders of P... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pilgrims-told-secure-passport-dfa/331305/ |
LTFRB starts mass distribution of fuel cards | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-08-29 00:11:06+00:00 | The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has launched the synchronized distribution of the Pantawid Pasada fuel cards that grants jeepney drivers and operators P5,000 fuel subsidy in a year.LTFRB Information System Management Division Chief Nida Quibic said the agency and the Land Bank of the Ph... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ltfrb-starts-mass-distribution-of-fuel-cards/435646/ |
Legarda: PH must seek ‘climate justice’ | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-09 22:29:24+00:00 | THE Philippines, as one of the highly vulnerable countries to climate change, must “pursue justice” in the international arena for the millions of Filipinos whose basic human rights are curtailed because of the effects of severe weather changes.Sen. Loren Legarda noted that “compared to industrialized countries, the Ph... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/legarda-ph-must-seek-climate-justice/367745/ |
Duterte no longer wants emergency powers | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-09-12 00:04:24+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte no longer want to be given emergency powers to address the traffic problem in Metro Manila.In his tete-a-tete with Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, Duterte said he’s rather leave EDSA “as it is” than being granted emergency powers.“The [traffic] in Edsa, right at th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-no-longer-wants-emergency-powers/440465/ |
Coalition opposes PUV modernization | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-06-25 21:16:38+00:00 | Transport group Stop & Go Coalition over the weekend said it disagrees with the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) signed last week by Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade to carry out the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program.“We are not in favor. We did not make any move in the past few weeks because we r... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/coalition-opposes-puv-modernization/334841/ |
Slovaks hold rally for Pinoy beaten to death | ['Agence France-Presse'] | 2018-06-09 23:40:30+00:00 | BRATISLAVA: Thousands of Slovaks rallied in the capital Bratislava on Friday to pay tribute to a Filipino expat beaten to death by a man believed to be a neo-Nazi.Henry Acorda, 36, was assaulted in the heart of the capital on May 26 by 28-year-old Juraj H., whose surname has been withheld pending trial.Five days later,... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/slovaks-hold-rally-for-pinoy-beaten-to-death/406549/ |
Farmers, fishermen earn P2M in a day | ['Eireene Jairee Gomez'] | 2018-10-01 00:02:19+00:00 | FARMERS and fishermen who brought their produce to the Department of Agriculture’s TienDA “Malasakit” food outlets in Manila and Quezon City earned about P2 million in a one-day sale on Friday, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said.Citing data from the department’s Agribusiness and Marketing Office, Piñol said tota... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/farmers-fishermen-earn-p2m-in-a-day/447071/ |
SC allows holding of Masses in courts | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-04-06 21:35:09+00:00 | THE Supreme Court has given its nod to holding of Masses and religious practices in all courts in the Philippines, despite the lone opposition of SC Justice Marvic Leonen.The permission came after the SC en banc junked a petition of a litigant asking the tribunal to prohibit the holding of religious rituals in the Quez... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sc-allows-holding-masses-courts-2/321400/ |
Senators: Get killers of university president | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-12-03 19:46:40+00:00 | SENATORS from both the majority and minority blocs on Sunday condemned the killing of the president of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (Pasuc) as they urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately arrest the perpetrators.Senate President Aquilino Pimentel 3rd and Sen. Francis E... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senators-get-killers-university-president/366512/ |
Duterte gives aid to bus crash victims’ kin | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-04-23 00:38:53+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has extended cash assistance to families of the victims of the bus crash in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija that left at least 32 people dead.Duterte handed the assistance through Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra, LTFRB spokesman Aileen Lizada said in a state... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-gives-aid-bus-crash-victims-kin/323630/ |
‘Indiscriminate firing’ to cost police chiefs in regions | ['Rj Carbonell'] | 2017-12-02 20:42:30+00:00 | The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said police chiefs in the regions who fail to solve cases of “indiscriminate firing” during the holiday season will be removed from their posts.Senior Supt. Rudolph Dimas, Directorate for Operations (DO) Public Safety Division chief, read a memorandum dated November 7 stat... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/indiscriminate-firing-cost-police-chiefs-regions/366228/ |
Food firm’s complaint vs DAR officials junked | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-06-10 00:24:50+00:00 | The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed a graft complaint filed by the Lapanday Foods Corporation (LFC) against Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Rafael Mariano and Undersecretary Luis Pañgulayan.LFC had also accused the two DAR officials of grave misconduct, conduct prejudicial to the best interest of th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/food-firms-complaint-vs-dar-officials-junked/331934/ |
HK okays safety clause for domestic helpers | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2017-02-11 23:29:47+00:00 | THE Hong Kong government has finally agreed to add a safety clause in the job contracts of foreign domestic helpers.After a month-long consultation with consulates of labor-sending countries, including the Philippines, the Hong Kong Labor and Welfare Bureau was convinced that there is a need to amend the Standard Emplo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/hk-okays-safety-clause-domestic-helpers/311680/ |
DOLE studying wage hike for ‘kasambahay’ | ['Paul Parenas', 'Real Eyes'] | 23/04/2017 0:00 | The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it is conducting an ongoing survey as part of its review of the minimum wage rate of household service workers (HSW) in Metro Manila.Based on the initial results of the survey, DOLE-National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR) Director Johnson Cañete disclosed many “kasambahay’ ... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/04/23/dole-studying-wage-hike-for-kasambahay/ |
8,000 Philippine Army slots opened | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-02-09 23:54:08+00:00 | About 8,000 slots have been opened for those who are aspiring to join the Philippine Army in wake of activation of additional battalions to be deployed to different areas in the country.Lt. Col. Louie Villanueva, Army spokesman, said in a statement on Friday that the number of slots opened was higher compared to the re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/8000-philippine-army-slots-opened/379283/ |
Palparan transferred to Bilibid Wednesday | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-10-03 00:04:02+00:00 | Convicted military general Jovito Palparan Jr. will be transferred to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on Wednesday (October 3) to serve his sentence, a Palace official said.Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. told reporters that Armed Forces chief Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. confirmed to him the transfer date ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palparan-transferred-to-bilibid-wednesday/447772/ |
DOH: Lift TRO on contraceptives | ['Micah Yvana M. Vardeleon'] | 2016-11-21 22:41:21+00:00 | The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday joined calls for lifting a temporary restraining order (TRO) on contraceptives during the first Family Planning Conference in Quezon City.The DOH, together with the Commission on Population (Popcom) and the Forum for Family Planning and Development Inc., hopes to collect one mil... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doh-lift-tro-contraceptives/297720/ |
'Ballots for October polls good for next year' | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-09-18 20:43:54+00:00 | ‘Ballots for October polls good for next year’home/News/Nation/‘Ballots for October polls good for next year’THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) can still use the ballots intended for the barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataang (SK) polls next month if Congress decides to postpone it, Chairman Juan Andres Bautis... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ballots-october-polls-good-next-year/351381/ |
Duterte appoints new Sandiganbayan justice | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-05-23 22:34:20+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed a new magistrate to the anti-graft court.A transmittal letter from Malacañang through Deputy Executive Secretary Meynard Gueverra to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said the President has appointed Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 65 Judge Edgardo Caldona.A graduate of... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-appoints-new-sandiganbayan-justice-2/328831/ |
Stay away from drugs, Bong Go urges youth | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-11-12 00:03:44+00:00 | Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go urged the youth to avoid illegal drugs, saying drug use ruins lives and families.He lauded members of Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT) for their active participation in nation-building.“Ang programang KKDAT ang magbibigay daan na mas map... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/stay-away-from-drugs-bong-go-urges-youth/466136/ |
Customs seizure of P1-B vessel in smuggling contested | ['Luzvisminda Filipinas'] | 29/04/2017 0:00 | The seizure by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) of a P1-billion cargo ship allegedly used in smuggling at the Port of Limay is being contested before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), it was learned yesterday.The Seaworld Management and Trading, Inc. (SMTI) has filed a petition for review before the CTA over the Customs’ forf... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/04/29/customs-seizure-of-p1-b-vessel-in-smuggling-contested/ |
Pilots advised on China rocket launch | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2016-11-03 20:57:42+00:00 | The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Thursday notified all aircraft going to Hong Kong and Taipei as well as Japan to take extra precautions over China’s rocket launch.The CAAP issued a Notice to Airmen (Notam), citing space flight activity “by China effective 5:30 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. today, November... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pilots-advised-china-rocket-launch/294657/ |
Duterte promises equal share of national budget for Mindanao | ['Grin Olsson', 'John Appleseed'] | 2/7/2017 0:00 | President Duterte has reiterated his promise to Mindanao that he would give an equal share of the national budget to the island.In a speech in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Duterte said he has not forgotten his promise.“Rest assured that the government remains committed in fulfilling its promise in giving an equal share... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/02/duterte-promises-equal-share-of-national-budget-for-mindanao-2/ |
‘Pandan Festival’ posts winning return in Pangasinan’s battle of festivals | ['Spam Me'] | 9/4/2017 0:00 | ‘Street dancers representing the “Pandan Festival” of Mapandan town won the “Parada na Luyag” contest of the 437th Pangasinan Day celebration and took home the hefty prize of P100,000.“Parada na Luyag” is the convergence of all street dancing champions of Pangasinan’s various local festivals. “This is like the battle o... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/04/09/pandan-festival-posts-winning-return-in-pangasinans-battle-of-festivals/ |
Lawyers’ group: War on drugs won’t work | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2017-11-30 00:04:25+00:00 | The crackdown on drugs in the Philippines is bound to fail, according to a lawyers’ group.“We learned that the war on drugs doesn’t work. It never has. It didn’t work for other countries and it will not work for us,” the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) said in a statement on Wednesday.The statement was made during t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawyers-group-war-drugs-wont-work/365683/ |
Duterte okays creation of OFW bank – Labor secretary | ['The Manila Times'] | 2016-11-20 21:51:09+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has given his approval to the creation of an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Bank, which was one of his three promises to migrant Filipino workers during the last presidential campaign.Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd over the weekend disclosed that he al... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-okays-creation-ofw-bank-labor-secretary/297520/ |
Aquino rejects ID system for Muslims only | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-07-08 22:56:08+00:00 | SENATOR Paolo Benigno Aquino 4th on Saturday stressed that any national ID (identification) system should be used for government services and promote safety, but not to encourage discrimination.He stressed this point following reports that some police officials and local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon want to... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/aquino-rejects-id-system-muslims/337312/ |
Make CA voting transparent – Robredo | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-08-17 22:59:59+00:00 | Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo has pitched for a transparent process in the Commission on Appointments in light of the CA’s rejection of the appointment of Secretary Judy Taguiwalo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).Robredo made the call at the sidelines of Freedom Cycle: Pedal Like Jesse e... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/make-ca-voting-transparent-robredo/345108/ |
Bill bans irrigable lands’ conversion | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-01-07 19:08:56+00:00 | THE HOUSE Committee on Agrarian Reform has approved a substitute bill prohibiting the conversion of irrigated and irrigable lands for non-agricultural purposes.The still-unnumbered bill amends the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) or Republic Act 6657, which was enacted to promote social justice, push rural deve... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bill-bans-irrigable-lands-conversion/372865/ |
Preparing for Metro holiday traffic | ['Myca Delos Santos', 'Sam Nicolas', 'Michael Timbreza', 'Trisha Hipolito'] | 23/10/2017 0:00 | remains unfinished, bogged down in disputes over right of way.Education refers to getting the motoring public to do its part, to faithfully comply with traffic rules, and most of all to behave with utmost road courtesy, with due consideration to the rights of others on the road, both motorists and pedestrians. It has ... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/10/23/preparing-for-metro-holiday-traffic/ |
Army sacks 103rd Brigade commander | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-06-02 23:56:48+00:00 | THE Philippine Army (PA) on Friday announced the removal of the 103rd Infantry Brigade commander.In an interview, Lt. Col. Ray Tiongson, Army spokesman, said the sacking of Brig. Gen. Nixon Fortes does not have anything to do with ongoing military operations in Marawi City.Col. Generoso Ponio is set to head the 103rd I... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/army-sacks-103rd-brigade-commander-2/330632/ |
Senate poised to pass bill on fare discount | ['Neil Jayson Servallos'] | 2018-09-30 00:08:46+00:00 | The Senate bill that seeks to grant over 20 million Filipino students a 20-percent fare discount is set to be approved on third and final reading next week.Senate Bill 1597 or the “Student Fare Discount Act” authored by Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara, aims to expand the coverage of student fare discount to include land, air,... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-poised-to-pass-bill-on-fare-discount/446691/ |
Poe, Pimentel oppose arming prosecutors | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-06-10 22:03:57+00:00 | SENATORS Grace Poe and Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel were lukewarm to the proposal to allow public prosecutors to carry firearms to protect them from criminals or hired killers.Poe recently sought an inquiry into the killings of public prosecutors nationwide to determine if there is a need to improve the protection of the m... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/poe-pimentel-oppose-arming-prosecutors/406785/ |
Shielding youth from drugs part of dev’t agenda – Locsin | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-10-22 00:03:28+00:00 | THE GLOBAL development agenda should include the protection of young people from the evils of drug abuse, Foreign Affairs Secretary-designate Teodoro Locsin Jr. said, pointing to the Philippines’ youthful population.Addressing the Asia-Europe Meeting in Brussels, Belgium last week, Locsin noted that the Philippines was... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/shielding-youth-from-drugs-part-of-devt-agenda-locsin/455293/ |
President Duterte makes gov’t housing free for typhoons Yolanda, Pablo survivors | ['Fred Tinio'] | 8/2/2017 0:00 | Exactly three months after visiting the typhoon Yolanda-ravaged areas in Tacloban City, President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Wednesday, February 8 that beneficiaries of the government housing for Yolanda and typhoon Pablo need not to pay monthly amortization.”Your housing, after a few years, you have to pay Php200,00... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/02/08/president-duterte-makes-govt-housing-free-for-typhoons-yolanda-pablo-survivors/ |
Former VP Binay leaves for Taiwan, Hong Kong | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-10-09 22:51:55+00:00 | Armed with authorization to travel issued by the Sandiganbayan 3rd Division, former Vice President Jejomar Binay left the country on Monday after the court allowed him to travel to Taiwan and Hong Kong.His trip from October 9 to 17, 2017, includes official business as well as for vacation.Binay traveled with former Vic... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/former-vp-binay-leaves-taiwan-hong-kong/355481/ |
Taiwan extends visa-free privilege for Filipinos | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-07-13 00:01:44+00:00 | THE visa-free policy granted by Taiwan to Filipinos has been extended to July 2019, a move intended to enhance the two countries’ bilateral relations, people-to-people exchange and cooperation.Ambassador Michael Peiyung Hsu, Taiwan’s representative to the Philippines, made the announcement prior to the end of the trial... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/taiwan-extends-visa-free-privilege-for-filipinos/418808/ |
PH, China sign drug rehab pact | ['Mayvelin U. Caraballo'] | 2017-04-25 20:13:26+00:00 | The Department of Finance (DoF) on Tuesday said it has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Health (DoH) on the construction of drug rehabilitation facilities to be funded by a 50-million yuan grant from China.In a statement, the DoF explained that the 50-million yuan aid, equivalent to $7.5 mi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-china-sign-drug-rehab-pact/324049/ |
QC COUNCILORS NAMED CARETAKERS | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-01-21 23:39:47+00:00 | Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista signed Office Order No. 6-2017 designating Councilors Precious Hipolito-Castelo of District 2 and Jose Visayas of District 5 as acting mayor and vice mayor of the city, respectively, effective from January 17 to 27. They will supervise all operational and administrative matters under ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/qc-councilors-named-caretakers/308079/ |
No ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Marawi | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-07-01 00:25:39+00:00 | Malacañang on Friday denied there is a “humanitarian crisis” in Marawi City after President Rodrigo Duterte sought allies’ help in rebuilding the conflict-torn city.In a news conference, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said Duterte welcoming aid from the country’s international partners is just “normal for friends” to ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-humanitarian-crisis-marawi/335828/ |
BIR finds ‘no anomaly’ in Sereno’s tax returns | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-02-08 00:10:45+00:00 | The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is yet to find an anomaly in Income Tax Returns (ITRs) of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.BIR Deputy Commissioner Arnel Guballa made the pronouncement on Wednesday, the same day that the BIR submitted the ITRs of Sereno from 2004 to 2009 after previous impeachment hearings reveal... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bir-finds-no-anomaly-serenos-tax-returns/378818/ |
VAT break ‘favors’ rich and middle-class | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2016-10-26 22:32:47+00:00 | Claiming that most of those benefitting from the Value-Added Tax (VAT) exemption for senior citizens are the rich and the middle-class, the Department of Finance (DOF) has proposed to limit the tax break to medicines.At a hearing of the Senate ways and means committee headed by Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara on Wednesday, DO... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/vat-break-favors-rich-middle-class/293275/ |
Senate eyes stiffer penalty for overloading of passengers | ['Javier J. Ismael'] | 2018-11-04 00:04:55+00:00 | THE Senate Committee on Public Services is pushing for the immediate approval of a measure that seeks to increase the penalty for overloading of passengers in public utility vehicles.Sen. Grace Poe, chairman of the panel, said the committee recommended the approval of Senate Bill (SB) 2038 in substitution of SB 1446 in... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-eyes-stiffer-penalty-for-overloading-of-passengers/461840/ |
Bato: No replacing the term ‘tokhang’ | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-01-16 20:36:25+00:00 | Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa has rejected the idea of replacing the term tokhang in their anti-drug operation despite its negative connotation.The Cebuano term, which was derived from tokhang-hangyo, means knocking on an alleged drug user’s door and plead to them to surrender to autho... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bato-no-replacing-term-tokhang/374650/ |
Quimbo challenges Suarez minority leadership at SC | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-10-06 00:05:06+00:00 | Marikina Rep. Romero “Miro” Quimbo has filed on Friday a petition before the Supreme Court, asserting his group’s claim as the legitimate House minority bloc and challenging the leadership of Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez.The petition for certiorari, prohibition, and mandamus seeks to assail the recognition of Suarez as mi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/quimbo-challenges-suarez-minority-leadership-at-sc/448911/ |
‘Hero’ Henry is finally home | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-06-20 00:10:08+00:00 | The remains of Henry John Acorda, the overseas Filipino worker beaten to death while defending a fellow Filipino in Slovakia, was flown home on Tuesday.Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration head Hans Leo Cacdac, and other officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (D... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/hero-henry-is-finally-home/410317/ |
Stronger protection of OFWs from abuses, slavery sought | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-02-18 21:22:25+00:00 | The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has sought stricter monitoring of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against abuses and slavery after news broke out last week about a Filipino housemaid whose lifeless body was discovered inside her employers’ freezer in an apartment in Kuwait.In a statement, CHR Commissioner Gwendol... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/stronger-protection-ofws-abuses-slavery-sought/381167/ |
Bongbong warned against advising Imee | ['Mike Ponce'] | 28/06/2017 0:00 | Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has warned former senator Bongbong Marcos Jr. he could get in trouble for telling his sister, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, not to attend a House hearing looking into the possible misuse of tobacco excise tax funds.Governor Marcos has become the central figure in t... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/06/28/bongbong-warned-against-advising-imee/ |
Airbus makes emergency landing | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-06-15 21:39:52+00:00 | An Airbus A320 of Air Asia made an emergency landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after its right engine malfunctioned, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said on Thursday. Flight Z2-612 with 159 passengers and six crew on board, was flying from Davao City when its pilot, Captain Alla... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/airbus-makes-emergency-landing/332910/ |
Senate bill seeks licensure exam for microbiologists | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-26 20:19:59+00:00 | If a proposed measure of Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri becomes a law, future microbiologists will have to take and pass a licensure examination to practice their professionZubiri on December 6 filed Senate Bill (SB) 1630 regulating the practice of microbiology in the country since the handling of microorganisms requires spec... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-bill-seeks-licensure-exam-microbiologists/370719/ |
Pangasinan protected area eyed for ecotourism efforts | ['Samuel Deguzman'] | 21/12/2016 0:00 | Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Regina Paz “Gina” L. Lopez is optimistic on agro-economic tourism potential of the 1,935 hectares protected landscape, here saying that it could open opportunities to boost the provincial tourism industry in Pangasinan.During her first visit to the protec... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2016/12/21/pangasinan-protected-area-eyed-for-ecotourism-efforts/ |
Arthur Yap’s arraignment for graft moved to Jan | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-11-18 23:58:06+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division deferred the arraignment of former Agriculture secretary Arthur Yap on two counts of graft, one count of malversation through falsification, and one count of malversation.The court reset his arraignment to January 19 next year because Yap has a pending motion for reconsideration on th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/arthur-yaps-arraignment-graft-moved-jan/363680/ |
Only P1.4B of P8-B fund for free tuition program used – CoA | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-08-19 00:04:20+00:00 | THE Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) disbursed merely 18.11 percent or about P1.449 billion of the P8 billion allotted by the government in 2017 for the free tuition program.In its 2017 audit report, the Commission on Audit (CoA) said CHEd spent P1,448,780,722.03 for the implementation of the free college program ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/only-p1-4b-of-p8-b-fund-for-free-tuition-program-used-coa/432123/ |
Death-penalty proposal still alive in the Senate | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-05-11 21:41:10+00:00 | THE proposed reimposition of the death penalty is still very much alive in the Senate, contrary to earlier claims of some senators in the minority bloc that it is already dead, Sen. Francis Escudero said on Thursday.Escudero, who opposes the planned restoration of capital punishment, added that he was able to get the r... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/death-penalty-proposal-still-alive-senate/326671/ |
Living to be 100 | ['Parasa Bayan', 'Maka Pili', 'Liwanag Para Sa Bayan', 'Berdugo Katapang', 'Jeffrey B'] | 17/10/2017 0:00 | Former Vice PresidentLongevity and health experts now agree that 70 is the new 50. My generation, referred to as baby boomers, are living longer and still mentally and physically active at our age. Paul McCartney of the Beatles will embark this year on a concert tour of the United States. Not bad for a 75-year-old.Then... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/10/17/living-to-be-100/ |
Duterte sits on village narco list | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-04-14 00:04:10+00:00 | As elections near, President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he was considering to release the names of barangay (village) officials suspected of having links to the illegal drug trade in the country.Speaking to reporters in Davao City after his arrival from a four-day visit to China and Hong Kong, Duterte reiterated th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-sits-on-village-narco-list/392403/ |
Manila, Moscow in talks on energy, tourism deals | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2017-01-30 21:45:43+00:00 | THE Philippines and Russia are discussing potential cooperation in the energy and tourism sectors.Philippine Ambassador to the Russian Federation Carlos Sorreta recently met with Russian officials as the Duterte administration aims to pursue closer ties with Moscow.In energy, the Philippines and Russia wanted to have a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/manila-moscow-talks-energy-tourism-deals-2/309726/ |
Congress lauded for supporting STL | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-08-03 19:32:24+00:00 | STATE gaming agency Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday lauded the support expressed by lawmakers to its efforts to expand Small Town Lottery (STL) operations as a means to eradicate illegal numbers games in the country.“There might be illegal activities on the ground but with our efforts to streng... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/congress-lauded-supporting-stl/342241/ |
More power for DoH to deal with hospital bed lack urged | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-03-06 00:03:10+00:00 | The Department of Health (DoH) should be granted additional authority to quickly address the hospital bed shortage in government hospitals all over the country.The proposal was made on Monday by Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara, who noted that the DoH, under the present set-up, can only increase the bed capacity of the governm... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/power-doh-deal-hospital-bed-lack-urged/384199/ |
Govt urged: Free overserving cons | ['The Manila Times'] | 2016-12-21 21:41:29+00:00 | In the spirit of the Christmas season, Buhay party-list group Rep. and Senior Deputy Minority Leader Lito Atienza has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to direct the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to immediately conduct an inventory of inmates and release those who may have already overserved their sentences.“Man... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-urged-free-overserving-cons/303048/ |
Marcos asks SC to junk Robredo supporters’ plea | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-09-29 21:29:51+00:00 | Former senator Ferdinand Marcos’ camp has pleaded before the Supreme Court (SC) to stand by its ruling that junked a prayer of the supporters of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo that they be allowed to pay the balance of her counter-protest fee.Marcos is contesting results of the race for Vice President in th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/marcos-asks-sc-junk-robredo-supporters-plea/353569/ |
Customs executives face lifestyle checks | ['Mayvelin U. Caraballo'] | 2016-11-15 22:22:10+00:00 | Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd has ordered a lifestyle check on Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials and a forensic analysis of data, including possible opening of bank accounts linked to fraudulent or corrupt activities.In a statement on Monday, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Dominguez’s order is part of th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/customs-executives-face-lifestyle-checks-3/296703/ |
Probe sought over PNP’s use of ‘sonic weapon’ vs protesters | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2017-11-14 22:59:55+00:00 | MEMBERS of a leftist party-list group on Tuesday said they will file a resolution in the House of Representatives next week seeking an investigation of the deployment by the Philippine National Police (PNP) of a “sonic weapon” during a rally on Monday protesting the visit of US President Donald Trump.Trump was in the c... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/probe-sought-pnps-use-sonic-weapon-vs-protesters/362822/ |
Palace: Bong Go will clear himself | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-02-17 00:02:57+00:00 | Malacañang is confident that Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go can prove his innocence in next week’s Senate inquiry into the controversial deal to acquire frigates for the Philippine Navy.“I’m sure,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a text message to The Manila Times.Go has been accused of i... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-bong-go-will-clear/380704/ |
PH gets 2nd donation of China arms, ammo | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-10-04 20:58:49+00:00 | Beijing will be turning over firearms to Manila that would be used in different parts of the Philippines, the military announced on Wednesday.Col. Edgard Arevalo, public affairs chief of the Armed Forces of the Philipines (AFP), said the weapons will include M4 rifles, three million rounds of assorted ammunition and 30... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-gets-2nd-donation-china-arms-ammo/354541/ |
Youth body official seeks all-out condom distribution | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-08-15 20:15:25+00:00 | Chairman Cariza “Aiza” Seguerra of the National Youth Commission has called for unrestricted distribution of condoms across the country in light of the record-breaking new human immunodeficiency virus cases, which reached 1,098 in May alone.Seguerra, a former child actress and a professional singer, made the call on Tu... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/youth-body-official-seeks-condom-distribution/344656/ |
Taiwan extends visa exemption for Filipinos | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-08-18 00:15:57+00:00 | TAIWAN has extended its visa-exemption program for Filipinos by another year, according to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO).“The trial period will continue until July 31, 2019, and will be reviewed for further extension,” TECO said in a statement.Taiwan’s representative to the Philippines, Micheal Peiyung... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/taiwan-extends-visa-exemption-for-filipinos/431583/ |
JBC shortlists Sandigan, CA justice nominees | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-03-31 21:53:17+00:00 | The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Friday shortlisted names of possible magistrates for vacancies in the Court of Appeals (CA) and the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan.The shortlisting came after Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Roland Jurado retired on February 1.CA Associate Justice Francisco Acosta is set for mandat... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/jbc-shortlists-sandigan-ca-justice-nominees-2/320302/ |
House okays push for judges-at-large | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2017-10-31 22:22:50+00:00 | THE HOUSE Committee on Appropriations has approved a substitute bill seeking the creation of positions for judges-at-large.Judges-at-large are deployable judges who do not have permanent salas, which means that they will be deployed by the Supreme Court (SC) to any court in the country, depending on need.Davao City Rep... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-okays-push-judges-large/359866/ |
LTO chief: Curbing corruption a failure | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-01-18 22:28:51+00:00 | The chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday virtually admitted that he had failed to curb corruption in the agency since he took over it.Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante’s admission came after he linked a group of manufacturers of fake license plates who were arrested on Tuesday to an allegedly cor... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lto-chief-curbing-corruption-failure/307585/ |
DOJ probes use of minor in police raid | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-09-18 20:44:45+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DoJ) ordered the investigation of 13 members of the Caloocan City Police who brought along a minor on September 7 when they raided a house without a search warrant.Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd said he ordered the DoJ Task Force on Child Protection to “thoroughly investigate the rai... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doj-probes-use-minor-police-raid/351382/ |
Govt urged to look into price surge in chicken | ['Francis Earl Cueto'] | 2018-04-19 00:03:11+00:00 | A GROUP of poultry raisers on Wednesday called on the government to investigate a sudden surge in the price of chicken being sold in the market, after reports said several stalls in Metro Manila have jacked up their prices by as much as P20 per kilo.Increased prices from P10-20 per kilo affected choice cuts such as win... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-urged-to-look-into-price-surge-in-chicken/393422/ |
Govt to double budget for employment program | ['Mayvelin U. Caraballo'] | 2018-10-03 00:03:14+00:00 | The allocation for the Labor department’s emergency employment program will be more than doubled next year to allow government to give assistance to more Filipinos, the Department of Budget and Management said on Tuesday.The department said a budget of P3.3 billion has been allocated for Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-to-double-budget-for-employment-program/447766/ |
2 Manila policemen nabbed for ‘extortion’ | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-07-20 00:03:54+00:00 | TWO Manila policemen were arrested for allegedly extorting P50,000 from eight individuals whom they caught on accusations of human smuggling.Members of the Counter Intelligence Task Force (CITF), Philippine National Police Intelligence Group (PNP-IG) and the Manila Police District who raided the Manila Police District ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/2-manila-policemen-nabbed-for-extortion/421387/ |
MILF, military turn over members of drug ring | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2016-10-15 22:03:48+00:00 | Members of the military’s 602nd Infantry Brigade and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Central Mindanao Front turned over more than a dozen henchmen of Samad Masgal alias Commander Madrox, a notorious leader of an armed group involved in the illegal drug trade and operating in North Cotabato province.The men wer... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/milf-military-turn-members-drug-ring/291419/ |
Ex-Comelec commissioner sweeps voting for top CA post | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-11-17 22:02:55+00:00 | A former commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has topped the voting for the premier post at the Court of Appeals (CA) conducted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC).Remedios Salazar-Fernando, also the acting presiding justice of the appellate court, got all seven votes from the seven-member JBC.The CA... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ex-comelec-commissioner-sweeps-voting-top-ca-post/363420/ |
Tagle reinforces Church stand vs death penalty | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-02-02 21:50:29+00:00 | THE usually quiet Archbishop of Manila, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, on Thursday broke his silence on moves by Congress to reimpose the death penalty for heinous crimes.Tagle issued Circular No.12017-05, entitled “An Invitation to Reflect, Pray and Act” addressed to the Catholic faithful in the Archdiocese of Manila, e... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/tagle-reinforces-church-stand-vs-death-penalty-2/310269/ |
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