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Robredo won’t protest Marcos’ appointment | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-04-10 21:26:21+00:00 | Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo will not object to an appointment to the Cabinet of former Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., her camp said on Monday.Georgina Hernandez, the spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President, noted that Cabinet members serve at the pleasure of the President.Robredo beat Marcos in the 2016 v... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-wont-protest-marcos-appointment-2/321988/ |
Govt terms to prevail in resumed peace talks | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-04-08 20:10:02+00:00 | Resumption of peace talks between the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) will depend on terms to be set by President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said on Sunday.“If [the group is] willing to talk under the conditions laid down by President Duterte, then the peace... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-terms-to-prevail-in-resumed-peace-talks/391358/ |
Jinggoy’s plunder trial deferred | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-07-17 21:40:49+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division on Monday canceled the scheduled trial of the plunder case filed against former senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and several other individuals in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam.The cancellation came after Estrada’s camp filed a motion... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/jinggoys-plunder-trial-deferred-2/338934/ |
LP to fight for ‘truth and justice’ in 2018 | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-12-31 17:39:14+00:00 | “So let’s brace ourselves this coming year. This may be the fight for our nation’s soul. And we will fight with the only weapons we have: truth and justice,” according to the Liberal Party (LP).For the LP, 2017 was not a good year for Filipinos because of killings that resulted from the government’s war on illegal drug... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lp-fight-truth-justice-2018/371533/ |
Court upholds graft rap vs ex-Tesda chief | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-09-16 00:19:22+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Special Seventh Division stood pat on its ruling denying the plea of former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority chief Augusto Syjuco to junk the graft complaint filed against him and several others for allegedly awarding a contract to a firm in 2007 and approving the payment of P30 ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-upholds-graft-rap-vs-ex-tesda-chief/441958/ |
No Cha-cha until July 2017 – Speaker | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-11-30 21:57:41+00:00 | Congress as a Constituent Assembly or Con-ass won’t start amending the 1987 Constitution until July 2017.The timetable came about after Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez of Davao del Norte announced that the Constitutional Commission–a body composed of presidential appointees that will draft a new Constitution–will need at lea... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-cha-cha-july-2017-speaker/299230/ |
DFA unveils passports with 10-year validity | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-01-12 21:27:02+00:00 | THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday started issuing passports that will be valid for 10 years and with no extra cost for applicants.In a simple ceremony held at the DFA Office of Consular Affairs in Pasay City, DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said the longer passport validity is expected to benefit over... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dfa-unveils-passports-10-year-validity/373890/ |
Suspend fuel tax — lawmakers | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-09-04 00:05:44+00:00 | Marikina City Rep. Miro Quimbo on Monday filed a bill that seeks to roll back excise taxes on fuel to alleviate theeffects of inflation because of the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train).House Bill 8171 is a counterpart measure of Senate Bill 1798, also known as the “Bawas Presyo Bil... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/suspend-fuel-tax-lawmakers/437803/ |
Balutan vows funding for health care program | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-08-21 00:02:51+00:00 | Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan on Monday said the government’s proposed Universal Health Care (UHC) program would get maximum fund support from the charity agency’s lotto and sweepstakes operations.The UHC, the flagship program of President Rodrigo Duterte, is pending app... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/balutan-vows-funding-for-health-care-program/432833/ |
Disaster readiness stressed | ['Inigo Montoya'] | 6/11/2016 0:00 | For Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., one of the biggest lessons of super-typhoon “Yolanda” is to take disaster preparedness seriously.“If our local governments are better prepared, it is a big help in preventing damages,” Defensor said three years after Yolanda ravage the Visayas.Of the five provinces in Western Vi... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2016/11/06/disaster-readiness-stressed/ |
Duterte promises to rid ‘cleaner’ Boracay Island of illegal drugs | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-11-10 00:03:27+00:00 | AFTER being cleansed of pollution, the world-famous Boracay island will be cleansed of illegal drugs as well, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday.In a speech during the distribution of certificates of land ownership award (CLOA) to agrarian reform beneficiaries in the island, Duterte said he would go after illeg... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-promises-to-rid-cleaner-boracay-island-of-illegal-drugs/465069/ |
Lacson to bare BoC payoff list | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-08-20 21:04:58+00:00 | TO make sure that there will be no further delays in naming officials and personnel allegedly involved in the rampant payola (payoff) system at the Bureau of Customs (BoC), Sen. Panfilo Lacson has decided to make the disclosure in a privilege speech to be delivered on WednesdayLacson was supposed to reveal the informat... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lacson-bare-boc-payoff-list/345736/ |
Immigration workers to get cash bonanza | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-07-17 00:05:57+00:00 | Regular personnel and contractual workers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) will soon receive their cash bonanza as President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the release of their augmentation pay, fulfilling his promise earlier this year to increase their salaries.The augmentation pay, as provided under the General Appropr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/immigration-workers-to-get-cash-bonanza/420091/ |
Strengthen OGCC, Senate urged | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-03-07 00:04:45+00:00 | THE Senate has been urged to strengthen, not abolish, the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC), the principal law office of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs).Philippine Export Import Credit Agency General Counsel and Officer-in-Charge Isabelo Gumaru said the general consensus among GOCC ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/strengthen-ogcc-senate-urged/384510/ |
DILG backs bets’ resumé submission for May polls | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-03-04 21:40:48+00:00 | The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Sunday backed a proposal of an election watchdog to require all candidates in this year’s barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or Youth Council) elections to submit a resumé indicating their aptness for the position they are eyeing.The polls will ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dilg-backs-bets-resume-submission-may-polls/384098/ |
GSIS refinancing window offered to DepEd workers | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2018-05-13 00:06:06+00:00 | ELIGIBLE personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) may apply for the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Financial Assistance Loan (GFAL) Program beginning May 15 in all GSIS offices nationwide, except the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).This follows last month’s ceremonial signing of the GFAL... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/gsis-refinancing-window-offered-to-deped-workers/398433/ |
Lawmakers set new rates on car tax, bonus exemptions | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-12-07 20:41:32+00:00 | MEMBERS of the bicameral conference committee on the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) have been able to reconcile differences in provisions concerning automobile excise tax adjustments and tax exemptions on the 13th month pay and other bonuses of taxpayers.Senate and House of Representative contingents... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawmakers-set-new-rates-car-tax-bonus-exemptions/367338/ |
Davaoeño appointed Prosecutor General | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2016-12-09 23:05:59+00:00 | A fellow Davaeño was chosen by President Rodrigo Duterte to head the National Prosecution Service of the Department of Justice (DOJ).Davao Assistant City Prosecutor Victor Sepulvida will replace Claro Arellano as the new Prosecutor General.Arellano was appointed as Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) administr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/davaoeno-appointed-prosecutor-general-2/300920/ |
Tesda steps up training support for infra program | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2018-07-08 00:05:19+00:00 | THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) will expand the capacity of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to support the implementation of President Rodrigo Duterte’s “Build Build Build” infrastructure program, which will need some 200,000 construction workers nationwide.Tesda ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/tesda-steps-up-training-support-for-infra-program/417208/ |
Red Cross, DoH sign Dengvaxia pact | ['Kenneth Hare Hernandez'] | 2018-04-13 00:02:25+00:00 | The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Department of Health (DoH) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to collaborate in government efforts to deliver medical services to dengue patients and Dengvaxia-inoculated children.The signing was made at the Philippine Red Cross 71st anniversary, which coincided wi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/red-cross-doh-sign-dengvaxia-pact/392160/ |
Court junks ABS-CBN plea on GMA 7 libel raps | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-03-31 00:01:13+00:00 | THE Court of Appeals (CA) has junked a petition of then broadcasters of ABS-CBN led by its chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez, along with journalists Erwin Tulfo, Linda Jumilla and several others, questioning a ruling of the lower court in connection with a P100-million libel complaint filed by the GMA 7 against th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-junks-abs-cbn-plea-on-gma-7-libel-raps/389521/ |
Extend rice importation, NFA urged | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-03-03 20:26:15+00:00 | A group of rice importers on Friday strongly urged the National Food Authority (NFA) to extend the importation of rice until March 31.Edwin Paraluman, chairman of the Philippine Farmers Advisory Board (PFAB), told the media that it is unfair that NFA Administrator Jason Aquino allowed other importers to import rice fro... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/extend-rice-importation-nfa-urged-2/315250/ |
Binay calls for speedy probe of mosque bombing | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-04-25 20:14:18+00:00 | The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) has urged authorities to resolve a bombing outside a mosque in Talayan, Maguindanao that injured eight persons, including the incumbent mayor and his father.Former Vice President Jejomar Binay, UNA chairman, said the bombing was a deplorable act.“The concerned law enforcement agenc... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/binay-calls-speedy-probe-mosque-bombing/324051/ |
Russia eyed as new destination FOR OFWS | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-05-12 21:02:34+00:00 | THE Philippines is eyeing Russia as a new destination for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as bilateral relations between the two countries continue to get stronger since Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Rodrigo Duterte’s meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru last ye... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/russia-eyed-new-destination-ofws/326894/ |
Blogger Drew Olivar faces bomb raps | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-09-25 00:03:49+00:00 | Charges will be filed against blogger Andrew “Drew” Olivar for posting bomb rumors on his social media account, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Oscar Albayalde said on Monday.“I think Drew Olivar has learned his lesson and he will be charged with violation of PD 1727 or the [anti-bomb joke]. He cannot be arreste... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/blogger-drew-bolivar-faces-bomb-raps/444858/ |
Release of 105 containers above-board – port operator | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-04-02 00:03:13+00:00 | PORT operator Asian Terminals Inc. has maintained that its release of 105 “alerted” container vans was above-board and in accordance with existing Customs procedures, contrary to an earlier claim by Bureau of Customs (BoC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña that it was illegally released in connivance with some ATI personnel.I... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/release-of-105-containers-above-board-port-operator/389971/ |
DoH warns vs ‘WILD’ diseases | ['Kenneth Hare Hernandez'] | 2017-07-03 21:12:43+00:00 | The Department of Health (DoH) on Monday alerted the public to prepare against Water-borne Influenza, Leptospirosis and Dengue (WILD) diseases commonly acquired during the rainy season.DoH spokesman Eric Tayag said water-borne diseases in the form of diarrhea can affect people through contaminated sources of drinking w... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doh-warns-vs-wild-diseases-2/336388/ |
'Ube' in glass jar banned on airplanes | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-01-24 21:43:00+00:00 | ‘Ube’ in glass jar banned on airplaneshome/News/Nation/‘Ube’ in glass jar banned on airplanesUbe jam is a common dessert that Filipinos give as presents to friends and relations living abroad.Air travelers cannot carry the delicacy anymore, hand-carried or not, aboard airplanes, officials of the Manila International Ai... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ube-glass-jar-banned-airplanes/308545/ |
DOTr: Gov’t to reconstruct railway to Bicol with P150-B fund | ['Narciso Amigo Nombre'] | 22/07/2017 0:00 | The railway from Manila to Bicol – the southern edge of Luzon – will undergo reconstruction, not rehabilitation, with an approved fund of P150 billion, a high-ranking official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said last Friday.DOTr Assistant Secretary Cesar Chavez said the national government, through the Nati... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/22/dotr-govt-to-reconstruct-railway-to-bicol-with-p150-b-fund/ |
Abu Sayyaf feeling heat of military offensives | ['Rone Pervy', 'Lenra Nortap'] | 26/03/2017 0:00 | Tug boat skipper Aurelio Agac-ac walked for two hours to his freedom at dawn on Saturday, following a harrowing 37-hour harrowing ordeal as captive of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Basilan province.“They (captors) were asleep, perhaps because they were too tired. I took the risk and escaped,” he told reporters at the h... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/26/abu-sayyaf-feeling-heat-of-military-offensives/ |
Pimentel lauds BSP check clearing system | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-10-29 00:55:24+00:00 | THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is doing the banking sector, the business sector and Filipino people “a great service” when it opted to continue operating its check clearing system from November 13 to 15.Senate President Aquilino Pimente 3rd made the remark who earlier urged the BSP to keep PHILPASS––the BSP’s ch... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pimentel-lauds-bsp-check-clearing-system/359393/ |
Boracay rehabilitation off to ‘good start’ | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-04-29 20:35:41+00:00 | Rehabilitation work in Boracay got off to a “good start” with the overwhelming support and cooperation from its residents and stakeholders, according to Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu.“We anticipated confusion and disturbance among the residents and stakeholders but thank God there was none. We’re very happy [because... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/boracay-rehabilitation-off-to-good-start/395796/ |
6 BIFF bandits arrested | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-07-05 21:28:20+00:00 | Six members of the terrorist Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were arrested by authorities on Wednesday after they clashed with military and police troops in Mangadeg village, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao in southern Mindanao.The troops from the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police seized six firearms f... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/6-biff-bandits-arrested/336670/ |
Fiscal incentives bill pushed | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-07-27 00:01:24+00:00 | THE measure seeking to rationalize fiscal incentives granted to businesses has more chances of being passed by the Senate than the second part of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train 2) being pushed by Department of Finance (DoF) which senators refused to sponsor.Sen. Franklin Drilon threw his support b... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/fiscal-incentives-bill-pushed/423700/ |
OFWs warned against use of fake documents | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-01-21 18:35:21+00:00 | THE Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has warned workers against submitting falsified documents in applying for overseas jobs.In an advisory over the weekend, the POEA reiterated its concern over reports and complaints by foreign employers on fake or altered certificates of employment of Overseas Fil... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ofws-warned-use-fake-documents/375667/ |
Malacañang ‘respects’ CHED official's ouster | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-01-06 20:12:28+00:00 | Malacañang ‘respects’ CHED official’s ousterhome/News/Nation/Malacañang ‘respects’ CHED official’s ousterMalacaÑang on Friday said it respects the Ombudsman’s decision to dismiss Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Executive Director Julito Vitriolo after the latter was found guilty of grave misconduct and neglect of... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/malacanang-respects-ched-officials-ouster/305538/ |
Pope appoints new Cotabato archbishop | ['Catherine A. Modesto'] | 2018-11-08 00:05:19+00:00 | Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Angelito Lampon of Jolo in Mindanao as archbishop of Cotabato after the Holy Father accepted the resignation of Cardinal Orlando Quevedo.Quevedo submitted his resignation four years ago before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75.“The Holy Father has chosen well. I thank almight... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pope-appoints-new-cotabato-archbishop/464172/ |
Chinese, Pinoy firms sign fruit contracts | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2016-11-16 22:11:54+00:00 | At least eight Chinese firms visited Manila and Davao City last week to sign contracts to import about 100,000 metric tons of Philippines fruits, including bananas, pineapples and mangoes.This was disclosed on Wednesday by Wu Zhengping, director general of Department of Asian Affairs of China’s Ministry of Commerce,He ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/chinese-pinoy-firms-sign-fruit-contracts/296877/ |
Appoint temporary ERC commissioners, govt urged | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2018-01-03 23:08:13+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has been urged to appoint temporary commissioners for the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to avoid a power vacuum within its management and to ensure there will be no power interruptions throughout the Philippines, a Department of Energy (DoE) official said on Wednesday.Energy Secretary Alf... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/appoint-temporary-erc-commissioners-govt-urged/372089/ |
Diesel up by 25 centavos per liter | ['Aberon Voltaire Palaña'] | 2017-01-30 21:46:30+00:00 | In separate advisories on Monday, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum, Eastern Petroleum, Seaoil and Flying V announced that they will raise the price of diesel by 25 centavos per liter effective January 31.Pilipinas Shell, Eastern Petroleum and Seaoil said they will implement the price changes at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/diesel-25-centavos-per-liter/309727/ |
Rebuilding Marawi: Four-lane highways, underground cables, promenade along river | ['Maynila Dyaryo'] | 22/11/2017 0:00 | The government will flatten all buildings in the most affected areas in Marawi City to give way to the construction of new infrastructures such as two to four lane highways, underground electric cables and a promenade along the Agus River which will become a prime tourist attraction.Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque J... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/11/22/rebuilding-marawi-four-lane-highways-underground-cables-promenade-along-river/ |
Ombudsman summons Patricia in Bautista probe | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-09-18 20:47:12+00:00 | The Office of the Ombudsman has started its fact-finding investigation into allegations that Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista amassed ill-gotten wealth.The Ombudsman issued a subpoena to Bautista’s estranged wife Patricia, her lawyer Lorna Kapunan said.Patricia has claimed that Bautista amasse... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ombudsman-summons-patricia-bautista-probe/351384/ |
Meat processors back lifting of suggested retail prices | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-04-09 19:07:34+00:00 | A plan to lift the suggested retail price (SRP) scheme for basic necessities and prime commodities by the Department of Trade Industry (DTI) has been backed by a group of food manufacturers.Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (Pampi) president Felix Tiukinhoy Jr., in a recent statement, lauded the plan of DT... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/meat-processors-back-lifting-suggested-retail-prices/321842/ |
Palace: Duterte will respect SC ruling | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-05-29 21:52:29+00:00 | Malacañang on Monday assured the public that President Rodrigo Duterte will respect any decision of the Supreme Court (SC) on his implementation of martial law in Mindanao.Speaking to reporters, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said Duterte will listen to the High Court and Congress but will have to rely on the military... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-duterte-will-respect-sc-ruling/329954/ |
Taipan turns over P23M to DILG for rehab center | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2016-10-14 21:24:17+00:00 | One of the 13 taipans who recently promised to help the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the drug rehabilitation program has taken the initial step to fulfill his promise.Ronald Elepano Jr., first vice president of D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI) recently handed over to DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno a ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/taipan-turns-p23m-dilg-rehab-center/291296/ |
Senator confirms ‘pork’ in budget | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-01-13 20:52:57+00:00 | SENATOR Panfilo Lacson is not alone in his fight against the supposedly continuous existence of “pork barrel” in the budget.Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto 3rd was one of the two senators who informed Lacson during deliberations on the proposed 2017 national budget that they were among those who did not submit a p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senator-confirms-pork-budget-2/306812/ |
Nothing irregular in ePassport – DFA | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-03-27 22:23:49+00:00 | The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said there is “nothing irregular” in the bidding of the electronic passport, or ePassport, saying everything is “aboveboard.”DFA spokesman Charles Jose, however, declined to provide The Manila Times a copy of the ePassport contract with APO Production Unit Inc. or APO, ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/nothing-irregular-epassport-dfa-2/319538/ |
Taxi fare to be at par with Uber, Grab | ['Happy Folger', 'Allan Nist', 'Glicerio Acosta', 'Meow Pu'] | 16/09/2017 0:00 | The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a proposed fare structure to make taxis more competitive with transport network vehicles (TNVs), a move opposed by a party-list congressman.LTFRB member Atty. Aileen Lizada said the proposed taxi fare matrix is based from the structure of tho... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/09/16/taxi-fare-to-be-at-par-with-uber-grab/ |
Village official gunned down in Malabon | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-10-03 22:07:44+00:00 | A barangay kagawad (village councilman) was gunned down by an unidentified assailant Monday night in Malabon City.The victim, Alexander Quintos, 55, died while being treated at the Manila Central University (MCU) hospital. One of his drinking buddies, Edgar Angeles, was hit by a stray bullet.Senior Insp. Christopher Mi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/village-official-gunned-malabon/354338/ |
PhilHealth covers lepto treatment | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-07-11 00:06:59+00:00 | THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) gave assurances that it will cover the hospitalization of members or their dependents afflicted with leptospirosis.The agency made the announcement in support of the Department of Health’s campaign to raise public awareness amid the increasing cases of leptospirosis in... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/philhealth-covers-lepto-treatment/418129/ |
Duterte in ‘tip-top condition’ – Go | ['Catherine Rampell'] | 2018-07-28 00:04:55+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte is in “tip-top condition” to lead the country in the next four years, his top aide assured the public, amid concerns about the Chief Executive’s health.In a radio interview, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said there was nothing to worry about Duterte’s health... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-in-tip-top-condition-go/423989/ |
The almost forgotten Yolanda houses | ['Piping Dilat', 'Will Ang', 'Roberto Gavina'] | 14/11/2016 0:00 | As mainstream media feasted on comments on the vice president’s legs during the anniversary of typhoon Yolanda, public attention on these only brought renewed focus to what her predecessors from her party were unable to do: finish the job of housing the victims of the typhoon, billed as the worst to hit human beings.Ge... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2016/11/14/the-almost-forgotten-yolanda-houses/ |
20% student fare cut starts Oct 28 | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-10-23 22:12:56+00:00 | Students can avail of a 20-percent fare discount from Monday to Sunday, and also during holidays, starting October 28, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).“Students can avail of the twenty percent discount from Monday to Sunday including summer breaks, legal and special legal h... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/20-student-fare-cut-starts-oct-28-2/358254/ |
Mining firm files case vs DENR | ['James Konstantin Galvez'] | 2016-10-27 20:36:53+00:00 | Secretary Regina Lopez of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) could be facing a series of court cases in relation to ongoing audit of mining operations in the country.On Thursday, Benguet Corp. said its wholly owned nickel subsidiary Benguetcorp. Nickel Mines Inc. (BNMI) has filed a case before t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/mining-firm-files-case-vs-denr/293434/ |
NYC to ‘continuously monitor’ youth councils | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-05-13 00:07:42+00:00 | THE National Youth Commission (NYC) will monitor youth councils after the elections, according to its officer in charge (OIC).The country will hold barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or youth council) elections on May 14.NYC OIC-Chairman Ronald Cardema, in a statement on Saturday, said the NYC would “conti... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/nyc-to-continuously-monitor-youth-councils/398435/ |
Former PNP official convicted of perjury | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-09-27 21:35:53+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Second Division convicted retired police chief superintendent Eduardo Matillano after he pleaded guilty to charges of perjury and breach of conduct in connection with his sworn Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN), Disclosure of Business Interest and Financial Connections and Ident... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/former-pnp-official-convicted-perjury/353171/ |
Briones admits challenges to K-to-12 | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-01-14 20:59:42+00:00 | Education Secretary Leonor Briones admitted that the department faces challenges in the full implementation of the senior high school program.The Department of Education will fully implement the Grade 12 program next school year. Having a senior high school is part of the K-to-12 [Kindergarten to Grade 12] basic educat... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/briones-admits-challenges-k-12-2/306915/ |
PNPA officers to get promotion breaks | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-04-10 00:06:16+00:00 | Uniformed officers assigned to the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) will have more opportunities for promotion, according Local Government (DILG) Acting Secretary Eduardo Año.This is in response to the Bureau of Inquiry’s recommendation on the PNPA mauling case that uniformed personnel assigned to the academy ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pnpa-officers-to-get-promotion-breaks/391557/ |
Binay hails Makati’s top students | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-04-01 23:55:00+00:00 | Makati Mayor Abby Binay recognized the Ten Outstanding Students of Makati (TOSM) for this year, awarding each of them a plaque of recognition, a medallion and a check worth P15,000.The mayor hailed the students and reassured them of the city’s commitment to promote their overall growth and development.“Your excellent p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/binay-hails-makatis-top-students/320467/ |
Law makes ‘milking cows’ of teachers | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-03-17 21:24:28+00:00 | The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Friday said the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016 or Republic Act (RA) 10912 will make “milking cows” of teachers and other professionals.Continuing development of professionals, according to the group, should come free as it is a right that is supported by the ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/law-makes-milking-cows-teachers/317769/ |
Longer maternity leave pushed | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2016-12-31 17:25:00+00:00 | WORKING mothers will have more time to nurse and care for their babies and recuperate from child birth once a measure seeking to expand the maternity leave period is passed.Senate Bill 1276 or the “Expanded Maternity Leave Act” was recently filed by Sen. Sonny Angara. If enacted into law, female workers will have 98 da... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/longer-maternity-leave-pushed-2/304570/ |
Stop using plastic – DENR | ['Eireene Jairee Gomez'] | 2018-06-05 00:10:37+00:00 | The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged Filipinos to stop using single-use plastic items that usually end up polluting the oceans and waterways.“It is high time we refrain from using disposable plastic products that are used for minutes, but persist in the environment forever,” Environment Secr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/stop-using-plastic-denr/404516/ |
San Beda law grad gets new PCGG post | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-02-27 22:10:00+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed John Agcaoili Agbayani as commissioner of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG).“By virtue hereof, you may qualify and enter upon the performance of the duties of the office, furnishing this Office and the Civil Service Commission with copies of your oath of offic... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/san-beda-law-grad-gets-new-pcgg-post/314496/ |
‘National ID system to improve security’ | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-05-27 20:54:27+00:00 | SEN. Panfilo Lacson downplayed on Sunday the warning raised by some groups that the passage of the national identification system bill would pose threats to security and people’s privacy, saying only enemies of the government and those who use “aliases” will be affected by the measure.The measure seeks to establish the... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/national-id-system-to-improve-security/401566/ |
Emergency power bill’s passage pushed | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-07-26 22:19:10+00:00 | Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday remains hopeful that the emergency power bill in support of the Build, Build, Build program of the government would be passed, despite the proposal not being included in Monday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte .“I was hoping that the President would mentio... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/emergency-power-bills-passage-pushed/340773/ |
Distribution of OFW ID cards starts | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-12-07 20:41:02+00:00 | THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has started the first phase of issuance of an integrated identification card for overseas Filipino workers or the iDOLE OFW ID for easy transactions with government and private agencies concerning their overseas employment.Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd on Thursday sai... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/distribution-ofw-id-cards-starts/367336/ |
‘Bong:’ Drop plunder raps for insufficient evidence | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-11-30 21:05:49+00:00 | Former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is asking permission from the Sandiganbayan’s First Division to file a demurrer to evidence in the P224-million plunder case he is facing along with several other individuals in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam.The trial started in ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bong-drop-plunder-raps-insufficient-evidence/365947/ |
Andanar pressed for NPO probe result | ['Francis Earl Cueto'] | 2016-12-03 21:06:53+00:00 | TRANSPARENCY and accountability watchdog Filipino Alliance for Transparency and Empowerment (FATE) urged Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar to disclose the result of the investigation it ordered regarding the alleged anomalous transaction in National Printing Office (NPO).FATE... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/andanar-pressed-npo-probe-result/299807/ |
Cavite bettor bags P50.9M lotto pot | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-06-19 00:12:42+00:00 | A bettor from Cavite province is now a multi-millionaire after bagging the P50-million Superlotto jackpot on Sunday.Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Alexander Balutan said the winner got the six-number combination 19-06-20-34-8-13. His total prize was P50,977,870.Balutan said the bettor bought the ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cavite-bettor-bags-p50-9m-lotto-pot/410001/ |
PH to have longest night, shortest day Wednesday | ['Philippines News Agency'] | 2016-12-19 00:22:10+00:00 | The Northern Hemisphere, which includes the Philippines, will experience on December 21, Wednesday, its longest night and shortest day this year.“That is when the 2016 winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will happen,” Dario dela Cruz, astronomy chief of the state weather bureau, said.On Wednesday, the sun at 6:4... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-longest-night-shortest-day-wednesday/302494/ |
DTI: No price increases for Noche Buena items | ['Anna Leah E. Gonzales'] | 2017-10-31 22:19:03+00:00 | Amid reports of price adjustments of some brands of hams and cheese products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Tuesday said it had been assured in a meeting by most producers that supply and prices of Noche Buena products such as pasta, sauce and bread remain stable.Noche Buena is the Filipino traditional ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dti-no-price-increases-noche-buena-items/359859/ |
DOH reports 44 more firecracker injuries | ['Kenneth Hare Hernandez'] | 2018-01-03 23:00:50+00:00 | ~By KENNETH HARE HERNANDEZThe Department of Health (DoH) Epidemiology Bureau has recorded additional 44 firecracker-related injuries, bringing to 406 the total cases since the start of the surveillance period from December 21 to January 3. Of the 406 cases recorded in sentinel hospitals, 219 are from Metro Manila, of w... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doh-reports-44-firecracker-injuries/372080/ |
PCSO chief launches biography Mandirigma | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-06-15 23:22:27+00:00 | PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Alexander Balutan has taken the opportunity to share not only his personal battles during his years in the military but also the story of all soldiers and their families in the country who risk their lives to ensure Filipino’s will have peaceful lives.During the lau... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pcso-chief-launches-biography-mandirigma/408546/ |
‘Budget for free college program increased’ | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-08-16 00:02:24+00:00 | Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday clarified that the budget of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) for 2019 was not “gutted” as some lawmakers claimed, saying the allocation for the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) was increased to accommodate more students.At a breakfast forum, Diokno said the CHEd b... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/budget-for-free-college-program-increased/430858/ |
Duterte urged to look into co-op sector issues | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-07-07 00:03:17+00:00 | The apex organization of cooperatives on Friday called on President Rodrigo Duterte to accredit a hundred cooperatives that have registered but remained unrecognized by government.The Philippine Cooperative Center (PCC) also urged the government to consider the burden brought by the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Incl... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-urged-to-look-into-co-op-sector-issues/416645/ |
Sotto asks TV anchor Failon to run for senator | ['Francis Earl Cueto'] | 2018-05-26 00:05:54+00:00 | SENATE President Vicente “Tito” Sotto 3rd on Friday revealed that he had asked ABS-CBN broadcaster Ted Failon to run for the Senate in 2019 under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC).Sotto made the announcement during an interview with the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).However, he said he could not reveal the details ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sotto-asks-tv-anchor-failon-to-run-for-senator/401170/ |
No budget compromise – Palace | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-08-24 00:04:36+00:00 | NO compromise has been reached by the Executive department and the House of Representatives to break the budget impasse, Malacañang said on Thursday.The Palace however lauded the House for its decision to resume budget deliberations next week.“There is no compromise. I heard that they will resume hearings, which is goo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-budget-compromise-palace/433810/ |
DENR forms task force for Metro Manila | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-11-12 01:09:35+00:00 | THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has created a new task force that would ensure strict implementation of environmental laws and regulations, and go after environmental offenders in Metro Manila.Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said “Task Force DENR Metro Manila” is part of an ongoing effort to... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/denr-forms-task-force-metro-manila/362235/ |
Justice vowed for Pinoy killed in Slovakia | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-06-08 00:02:06+00:00 | THE prime minister of Slovakia assured the Philippine government that justice would be given to Henry John Acorda, a Filipino financial analyst who was mauled to death in Bratislava.Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayeteno, in a statement issued on Thursday, said Prime Minister Peter Pelligrini gave his assurance ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/justice-vowed-for-pinoy-killed-in-slovakia/405685/ |
Philippines, China vow maritime cooperation | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-02-28 22:41:25+00:00 | The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) will implement an agreement establishing the Joint Coast Guard Committee (JGCC) for maritime cooperation between them.The agreement was signed on October 20, 2016 and witnessed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Be... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/philippines-china-vow-maritime-cooperation/314654/ |
Alvarez wants probe on BuCor, TADECO deals | ['Oliver Vicente', 'Charity Napalan', 'Mitch Ilano'] | 26/03/2017 0:00 | In the spirit of public accountability and service, Speaker Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez has called for a House investigation on the allegedly grossly disadvantageous contracts entered into by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Tagum Agricultural Development Company Inc. (TADECO).Alvarez filed House Resolution 867,... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/26/alvarez-wants-probe-on-bucor-tadeco-deals/ |
Prices of sardines, corned beef up | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-08-01 00:03:38+00:00 | THE prices of sardines and corned beef will increase by 2 percent because of the weakening peso and high oil prices, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Tuesday.DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said canned goods manufacturers would adjust their prices because of higher production cost.He however said that the p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/prices-of-sardines-corned-beef-up/425516/ |
194 PROBATIONARY OFFICERS TO JOIN AFP | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2016-12-13 22:14:16+00:00 | AFTER a year of rigorous training in their respective Officer Candidate Courses (OCCs), a total of 194 new probationary 2nd Lieutenants and ensigns are set to join the regular force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Lt. Gen Salvador Melchor Mison Jr. (AFP deputy chief of s... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/194-probationary-officers-join-afp/301571/ |
Organized labor settles for ‘endo’ compromise | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-03-17 00:04:38+00:00 | ORGANIZED labor has abandoned its hardline stance calling for the abolition of work contracting and other forms of short-term employment in favor of a win-win formula that will benefit both labor and employers.A coalition of 49 labor centers, federations and workers’ organizations on Friday said they have recognized th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/organized-labor-settles-for-endo-compromise/386600/ |
Almost 3,000 local officials face dismissal | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-02-16 21:23:08+00:00 | A high ranking official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday claimed that the department is still in the process of carrying out the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman to either dismiss or suspend close to 3,000 corrupt local government officials.Arthur Condes, executive assist... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/almost-3000-local-officials-face-dismissal/312609/ |
NAIA operationsback to normal | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-06-02 23:57:52+00:00 | Operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) returned to normal on Friday after the lifting of a closure order that was prompted by an attack on Resorts World Manila (RWM) late Thursday evening.RWM is located across NAIA Terminal 3.No flights were canceled or diverted as a result of the two-hour closure.... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/naia-operationsback-normal/330633/ |
AFP chief: Military vital in war vs terror groups | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-01-23 20:49:38+00:00 | THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Eduardo Año highlighted the participation of the battle-tested Marines, the Philippine Navy and the Air Force in the military’s quest to finish off the extremist Abu Sayyaf and other terrorist groups in southern Philippines.In his recent visit to the headqua... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/afp-chief-military-vital-war-vs-terror-groups/308405/ |
Quarantine bureau braces for Ebola virus | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-05-15 21:22:03+00:00 | Distribution of health forms to arriving passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may be resumed over a reported outbreak again of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa.Bureau of Quarantine (BoQ) personnel on Monday said they are only waiting for the instruction or ‘go-signal’... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/quarantine-bureau-braces-ebola-virus-2/327362/ |
Alaska leads 2-1 in semis series vs Meralco | ['Josef T. Ramos'] | 2018-11-15 23:00:33+00:00 | ~MIKE Harris and Simon Enciso showed their big fighting heart at crunch time to help Alaska escape with a 104-102 win over Meralco in Game 4 of their best-of-three semifinals at the Philippine Basketball Association Season 43 Governors’ Cup on Thursday.Harris and Enciso proved to be a magical combination for the Aces i... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/alaska-leads-2-1-in-semis-series-vs-meralco/468534/ |
Senate to pursue MRT-3 probe | ['Luzvisminda Filipinas', 'Cheap Tuesdays'] | 3/5/2017 0:00 | The Senate will summon anew former Transportation officials after Sen. Grace Poe, chairperson of the public services committee, filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the unusable MRT-3 trains worth P3.8 billion which the government has ordered from a Chinese train manufacturer.Poe filed Senate Resolution... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/05/03/senate-to-pursue-mrt-3-probe/ |
NPA rebel falls in Benguet | ['Rudy Lagasca'] | 8/2/2017 0:00 | A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel who ambushed a police officer in Mountain Province was apprehended in his hideout at Parapad, Ambiong, La Trinidad, Benguet, yesterday, after evading pursuing lawmen for two years.Intelligence operatives of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera arrested Jacinto Faroden,alias Digbay, who ... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/02/08/npa-rebel-falls-in-benguet/ |
6 busted in QC shabu session | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-03-26 01:06:19+00:00 | ~By THE serving of a search warrant led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer and six suspected drug users during a shabu session in Quezon City on Saturday morning. Quezon City Police District Director Chief Supt. Guillermo Eleazar said the District Special Operations Unit under Supt. Rogarth Campo arrested Bienven... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/6-busted-qc-shabu-session/319246/ |
Human rights group warns ‘Bato’ | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-05-11 00:01:30+00:00 | The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday warned Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa that he may be investigated if he carries out his threat to have imprisoned drug lords executed at the New Bilibid Prison.The rights group reminded de la Rosa that the International Criminal Court has started it... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/human-rights-group-warns-bato/398066/ |
DepEd undecided on condom distribution | ['Francis Earl Cueto'] | 2016-12-19 00:25:02+00:00 | THE Department of Education has yet to decide if it will allow the distribution of condoms in schools but if the plan of the Department of Health is implemented, only those in junior and senior high school will be getting the free rubber, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said.Briones has sought “top level” talks with... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/deped-undecided-condom-distribution/302495/ |
Palace firm: PH won’t accept conditional aid | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-10-20 21:40:53+00:00 | The Philippines will not accept any foreign aid with conditionalities because it undermines the country’s sovereignty, Malacañang spokesman Ernesto Abella said on Friday.Abella, in a news conference, affirmed an earlier disclosure of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano that the country will not receive new gr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-firm-ph-wont-accept-conditional-aid/357664/ |
GMA’s husband seeks permit for Europe trip | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-06-23 20:51:12+00:00 | Jose Miguel Arroyo, husband of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, is asking the Sandiganbayan’s Seventh Division to let him travel to the United Kingdom, Portugal and Ireland from July 11 to August 1.The court is enforcing a hold departure order in connection with a graft case filed in 2012 against former Philip... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/gmas-husband-seeks-permit-europe-trip/334508/ |
No fines yet for suspended mining firms – DENR chief | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-10-22 22:13:47+00:00 | Not a single mining company ordered suspended by then-Secretary Regina Lopez of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been fined by the Duterte administration for damages to the environment.DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu was referring to at least 22 mining companies ordered suspended by Lopez for vi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-fines-yet-suspended-mining-firms-denr-chief/358106/ |
5.6 quake rattles NSamar | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-04-10 21:27:08+00:00 | An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 shook Northern Samar on Monday morning.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake took place at 8:43 a.m., 52 kilometers northeast of Cabodiongan, Northern Samar.The province in the country’s Eastern Visayas region was jolted at a depth of 8.2 kilometers, th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/5-6-quake-rattles-nsamar/321989/ |
‘Huaning’ out, Super Typhoon ‘Noru’ in | ['Elshamae Robles'] | 2017-07-31 23:39:54+00:00 | As tropical storm Huaning (international name: Haitang) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday, the state weather bureau monitored another typhoon called Noru that may affect the country.The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Noru was spotted ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/huaning-out-super-typhoon-noru-in/341720/ |
Trolls and trolling in real life | ['Eric Tse', 'Dj Plaza'] | 27/02/2017 0:00 | without the added burden of certain shady characters demanding a loyalty test as a prerequisite. Or without the obfuscation by hyperpartisans who have not moved on from the elections, be they winners or losers.Thanks to the BBM Youth and Paredes, it only became clearer that we cannot afford to allow ourselves to be mis... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/02/27/trolls-and-trolling-in-real-life/ |
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