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Robredo slams Marcos’ request for hearing officers on poll protest | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-05-17 20:44:29+00:00 | Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s request for deployment of three hearing officers for his poll protest against Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo is “improper,” a lawyer said on Tuesday.Romulo Macalintal made the statement in connection with Marcos’ motion asking the Supreme Court (SC) to designate thr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-slams-marcos-request-hearing-officers-poll-protest-2/327669/ |
Tax experts welcome settlement of Pacquiao P3.2-billion tax debt | ['Anton Barrera'] | 23/04/2017 0:00 | Tax experts favor the proposed amicable settlement of the P3.2 billion tax debt of boxing champion and Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao.Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Caesar Dulay revealed that there are ongoing talks for an out-of-court settlement on Pacquiao’s case.Former BIR tax fraud chief Freder... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/04/23/tax-experts-welcome-settlement-of-pacquiao-p3-2-billion-tax-debts/ |
‘Don’t kill my soldiers’– Duterte | ['Jose Rizal', 'Michael Swofford', 'Kim Kong'] | 20/05/2017 0:00 | ‘‘my’ because I’m the Commander-in-Chief – so my soldiers and my policemen,” he said during Friday’s opening of the four-day 25th Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) Defense and Sporting Arms Show at the SMX Convention Center here.The Chief Executive said he has to protect his soldi... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/05/20/dont-kill-my-soldiers-duterte/ |
Arroyo backs forest protection, restoration | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-09-23 00:10:22+00:00 | House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has expressed “strong support” for forest protection and restoration, saying caring for forests presents positive impacts to food security and tourism.“Kahit wala pa tayong mining dito, ang kayamanan natin ay ang kalikasan natin, yung mga food manufacturing natin, yung food securit... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/arroyo-backs-forest-protection-restoration/444338/ |
Red Cross inaugurates dialysis center | ['Catherine A. Modesto'] | 2018-11-07 00:02:14+00:00 | Sen. Richard Gordon led the inauguration on Tuesday of the Philippine Red Cross’ (PRC) first dialysis center in Port Area, Manila.Chronic kidney failure is among the leading causes of death in the country, said Health Undersecretary Rolando Domingo.Gordon, who is also the chairman the PRC, said the dialysis center was ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/red-cross-inaugurates-dialysis-center/463345/ |
‘ERC needs acting commissioners’ | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-23 20:19:13+00:00 | SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian has urged Malacañang to appoint “acting” commissioners in the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) during the period of the suspension of four of its current officials to avoid disruption in the approval of pending energy projects.The Ombudsman suspended for one year without pay commissioners Glor... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/erc-needs-acting-commissioners/370294/ |
Shorter sea route from PH to Indonesia soon to open | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-01-15 21:10:09+00:00 | A shorter sea route from the Philippines to Indonesia will open on April 28, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).The new sea route will start from Davao City to General Santos then to Bitung, Indonesia, the DOTr said.“Having a shipping route such as this is crucial for any maritime region. Sea linkage ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/shorter-sea-route-ph-indonesia-soon-open/307110/ |
BoC destroys fake goods worth P3B | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-09-21 00:05:06+00:00 | THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has destroyed some P3 billion worth of various fake signature imported products and other goods for violation of the Intellectual Rights Property Law.Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña on Thursday said that the condemnation process was in line with the public interest and transparency on the... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/boc-destroys-fake-goods-worth-p3b/443421/ |
Duterte: Marawi fighting ‘almost over’ | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-10-14 22:56:39+00:00 | The end is near for the conflict in Marawi City, President Rodrigo Duterte said, as the military makes its final push to liberate the strife-torn Islamic city.In an interview aired over state-run PTV4 on Friday night, Duterte claimed the Marawi conflict was “almost over” but added the government forces could not advanc... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-marawi-fighting-almost/356450/ |
‘CHR can’t probe police case folders’ | ['Rj Carbonell'] | 2017-09-08 22:39:47+00:00 | The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said President Rodrigo Duterte would not allow the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to probe Philippine National Police (PNP) case folders.“Yes. It’s like that,” DILG Officer-In-Charge and Undersecretary Catalino Cuy said in a chance interview when as... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/chr-cant-probe-police-case-folders/349475/ |
3 CA justices inhibit from de Lima case | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-02-01 22:13:40+00:00 | LIKE a hot potato.Three justices of the Court of Appeals have inhibited themselves from handling a petition by Sen. Leila de Lima to halt the Department of Justice (DOJ) from pursuing drug trafficking cases against her.The case was first raffled off to Associate Justice Danton Bueser after it was filed last January 23.... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/3-ca-justices-inhibit-de-lima-case-2/310095/ |
10k fishers gain from lifting of blockade | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2016-11-15 22:20:16+00:00 | Some 10,000 fishermen and fish port workers from the cities of Navotas and Malabon in Metro Manila have benefited from the Chinese government’s lifting of its blockade at the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea), according to a labor federation.In a statement, Associated Labor Unions (ALU) welfare officer Angelo Tolen... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/10k-fishers-gain-lifting-blockade-2/296701/ |
Customs seizes over P1B in illegal drugs | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2016-11-25 20:58:50+00:00 | The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized more than P1 billion in illegal drugs since President Rodrigo Duterte took office on June 30.Speaking to reporters in Malacañang on Friday, Neil Anthony Estrella, Customs acting spokesman for enforcement and intelligence operations, said the confiscated illegal drugs include P927 ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/customs-seizes-p1b-illegal-drugs/298425/ |
House OKs bill creating new housing department | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-02-15 00:05:20+00:00 | The House of Representatives has approved a bill that seeks to create a Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development that will be responsible for providing adequate housing.The House, through a 193-6 vote, approved House Bill 6775 that will merge the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council and Housi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-oks-bill-creating-new-housing-department/380267/ |
PH-China agree on P24.5-B Davao expressway project | ['Bonga Go', 'Yolanda Santos'] | 23/03/2017 0:00 | Finance secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III and Chinese Vice Minister Fu Ziying, who is also China’s International Trade Representative recently forged an agreement for the conduct of preliminary feasibility studies for the proposed P24.5-billion Davao City Expressway and the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project ... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/23/ph-china-agree-on-p24-5-b-davao-expressway-project/ |
Senate ratifies cybercrime, tax treaties | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-02-19 21:09:08+00:00 | The Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading five resolutions concurring the ratification of five treaties, including the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime which would prevent syndicates from making the Philippines a “haven” for their illegal activities.Senators also unanimously ratified four treaties coverin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-ratifies-cybercrime-tax-treaties/381319/ |
LPA, storm brew near PH | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-09-10 19:54:44+00:00 | The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday that it is monitoring two weather disturbances–a low pressure area (LPA) and a tropical storm approaching the country.At 3 a.m., the new low pressure area was located at 745 kilometers north east of Borongan City, Easte... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lpa-storm-brew-near-ph/349889/ |
Andanar takes over govt news agency | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-08-14 22:00:09+00:00 | Palace communications chief Martin Andanar will take over as the editor-in-chief of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) amid a series faux pax of the state-run news agency.Andanar’s assumption of the post would happen just days after the PNA published a story on the Department of Labor of Employment (DoLE) that used the l... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/andanar-takes-govt-news-agency/344435/ |
Duterte to meet with labor, management | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-04-19 22:09:31+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is meeting with representatives of labor and employers groups to thresh out problems between workers and management, including the recent implementation of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DoLE) new guidelines on work contracting and sub-contracting that organized labor is strongly op... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-meet-labor-management-2/323033/ |
PH, Czech Republic ink military agreement | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-06-01 21:26:18+00:00 | The Philippines and the Czech Republic signed the bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement on May 29 at the Ministry of Defense in Prague.Representing the Philippines was National Defense Undersecretary Ricardo David Jr. and for the Czech Republic, Deputy Minister Jakub Landovksy, head of Defense Policy and Strategy Div... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-czech-republic-ink-military-agreement/330430/ |
Tropical storm to enter PH | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2017-10-25 21:15:58+00:00 | An approaching tropical storm with the international name Saola is about to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and will be named Quedan, according to the state-run weather bureau.At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saola w... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/tropical-storm-enter-ph/358629/ |
House suspends budget hearings indefinitely | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-08-12 00:04:28+00:00 | The House of Representatives has suspended hearings on the proposed P3.757-trillion national budget for 2019, Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles said on Saturday.Nograles said the House decided to suspend budget briefings “[t]o be consistent with the position of the House to oppose cash-based budgeting.”“And since we will ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-suspends-budget-hearings-indefinitely/429312/ |
Govt eyes new raps vs Roxas, Abaya | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-03-07 00:03:33+00:00 | The government is considering filing new cases against former officials of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) in connection with the alleged anomalous Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) contract, Malacañang said on Tuesday.Palace spokesman Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte, during the Ca... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-eyes-new-raps-vs-roxas-abaya/384496/ |
Isko Moreno appointed to DSWD | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-05-10 00:03:37+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Manila City vice mayor Isko Moreno as undersecretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).The appointment papers of Moreno, whose real name is Francisco Moreno Domagoso, was signed on May 8 but Malacañang released it on Wednesday.In July 2017, the Pre... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/isko-moreno-appointed-to-dswd/397822/ |
Grab, Uber get reprieve on ‘colorum’ vehicles | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-07-20 20:28:30+00:00 | The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on late Wednesday said it is open to receive a motion for reconsideration (MR) from both Grab and Uber to defer apprehension of colorum vehicles that the two transport network companies (TNCs) could be operating.Colorum vehicles run without LTFRB franchis... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/grab-uber-get-reprieve-colorum-vehicles/339568/ |
Abu Sayyaf history by June – AFP chief | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-04-09 19:09:15+00:00 | THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said it is confident that it can meet a timetable of six months to decimate the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).The promise came after Gen. Eduardo Año, AFP chief of staff, visited government troops of the Joint Task Force Sulu in Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Su... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/abu-sayyaf-history-june-afp-chief/321845/ |
Substantial wage hike unlikely, labor admits | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-10-23 00:10:56+00:00 | LABOR groups sought President Rodrigo Duterte’s intervention for a “substantial” wage increase for some 4 million wage earners in Metro Manila, after a consultation on Monday with the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR).Representatives of the Associated Labor Unions-Trad... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/substantial-wage-hike-unlikely-labor-admits/455709/ |
Privacy body summons Uber over data breach | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-12-16 01:50:55+00:00 | The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Friday summoned transport network company Uber in connection with the company’s disclosure that around 170,000 Filipino passengers and drivers were affected by a data breach in 2016.“We were informed that around 170,000 Filipino citizens consisting of drivers and passengers were... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/privacy-body-summons-uber-data-breach/368938/ |
Finally, a statement from Kris Aquino’s former business partner | ['Iza Iglesias'] | 2018-11-15 20:10:07+00:00 | ~HOURS before multi-media mogul Kris Aquino appeared before the Mandaluyong Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday afternoon to verify the 44 counts of qualified theft she filed against former business partner, Nicardo “Nicko” Falcis 2nd, his brother Jesus Nicardo Falcis 3rd finally issued the very first statement coming from... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/finally-a-statement-from-kris-aquinos-former-business-partner/468172/ |
Marina: Filipino seafarers must be computer savvy | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-06-10 21:58:43+00:00 | To be competitive, Filipino seafarers must be highly skilled and computer savvy, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).Marina Administrator Marcial Quirico Amaro 3rd stated this during the launching of the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Program (MIDP) Program at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/marina-filipino-seafarers-must-computer-savvy/332032/ |
Duterte restoring death penalty to speed up OFW executions | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-01-26 21:31:10+00:00 | The Duterte administration’s push for death penalty puts more overseas Filipino workers (OFW) on death row at risk of getting executed sooner than later, opposition lawmakers said on Thursday.Rep. Jose Atienza of Buhay party-list and Rep. Teddy Baguilat of Ifugao issued the warning in light of the death of 44-year-old ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-restoring-death-penalty-speed-ofw-executions/308917/ |
2 transport groups to hold strike on Monday | ['Elshamae Robles'] | 2017-06-17 23:29:32+00:00 | Transport groups Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) and No to Jeepney Phase-out Coalition on Saturday asked the public to join them on Monday to protest the government’s plan to phase out aging public utility vehicles (PUVs).The two groups said they will hold a candlelight vigil at 5 p.... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/2-transport-groups-hold-strike-monday/333372/ |
Police ready raps vs Resorts World | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-07-03 21:15:57+00:00 | Metro Manila Police Director Oscar Albayalde on Monday said police are now ready to file criminal charges against Resorts World management and its security agency for the death of 13 employees and 24 guests during a rampage of an armed man who ran amuck on June 2 at the casino and entertainment complex.“The Supervisory... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/police-ready-raps-vs-resorts-world/336386/ |
Mighty Corp. import accreditation suspended | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-03-15 21:25:34+00:00 | The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended the accreditation of embattled cigarette manufacturer Mighty Corp., effectively stopping the firm from importing or sourcing out its raw materials abroad that it uses for production.Alvin Ebreo, Legal Service director and Bureau’s Action Team Against Smugglers executive directo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/mighty-corp-import-accreditation-suspended-2/317411/ |
Fisherman lost at sea for 3 days rescued | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-03-24 23:14:03+00:00 | A fisherman who was stranded in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) for three days without food and water was rescued on Friday by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Command (WesCom).In a statement, the WesCom said it spotted Albert Carcuevas, a 20-year-old fisherman from Rizal, Palawan, in his boat at ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/fisherman-lost-at-sea-for-3-days-rescued/388336/ |
Sacked Navy chief won’t be reassigned | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-12-22 21:11:41+00:00 | Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday expressed doubts that Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado, the Philippine Navy flag officer in command who had been sacked, will be given another high military position.Lorenzana cited the looming retirement of Mercado, who was removed over an P18-billion frigate deal.“I doub... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sacked-navy-chief-wont-reassigned/370191/ |
Yule mall deliveries restricted | ['Raadee S. Sausa'] | 2016-11-06 22:16:53+00:00 | DELIVERIES of merchandise to shopping malls during the Christmas season will only be allowed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. as the government seeks to address traffic problems that tend to escalate during Yuletide.The new circular takes effect November 1 to December 31.Thomas Orbos, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (M... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/yule-mall-deliveries-restricted/295141/ |
US Special Forces joining PH troops in symbolic ‘Bataan Death March’ | ['Jorge D Cool Cat'] | 8/4/2017 0:00 | In a display of solidarity in honoring wartime troops, the United States Special Forces will join Filipino soldiers and police officers in a commemorative march to mark the 75th anniversary of the Bataan Death March today.Starting off at Kilometer Zero of this town, the symbolic march will traverse the Zigzag Road in B... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/04/08/us-special-forces-joining-ph-troops-in-symbolic-bataan-death-march/ |
NFA ‘misused’ food funds – CoA | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-08-12 00:10:34+00:00 | The National Food Authority (NFA) used a P5.1-billion government subsidy fund to pay its maturing loans instead of using the money to boost food security, a report from the Commission on Audit (COA) said.The audit report on the NFA for 2017 said the P5.1 billion was released to stabilize the price and supply of rice an... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/nfa-misused-food-funds-coa/429317/ |
DFA to get bigger fund for assistance to OFWs | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-08-22 20:39:20+00:00 | Philippine embassies and consulates in the Middle East are expected to be able to respond to the needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in distress with President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval of P1 billion in additional funding for their respective Assistance to Nationals (ATN) programs, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dfa-get-bigger-fund-assistance-ofws/346110/ |
Marawi courts to hold temporary office in Iligan | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-06-01 21:27:23+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday ordered judges and court personnel in Marawi City to hold temporary office in nearby Iligan City, Lanao del Norte.The order of the High Court came as armed clashes continued between government troops and members of the Maute Group affiliated with the Islamic State or IS in the predomi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/marawi-courts-hold-temporary-office-iligan-2/330431/ |
Low pressure area approaching PH – Pagasa | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-04-15 23:21:08+00:00 | ~The trough of a low pressure area (LPA) bringing cloudy skies with light rains to the eastern part of the country has low chances of becoming a typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. The LPA was spotted at 1,465 kilometers east of Mindanao at 5 p.m. on Sunda, and... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/low-pressure-area-approaching-ph-pagasa/392815/ |
Bad weather causes travel cancelations | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-01-02 23:00:25+00:00 | Flights and bus and sea trips were canceled on Tuesday because of bad weather, according to transportation authorities.As of 3:30 p.m., the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced several flight cancelations.PAL Express: 2P2203/2P2204 (Manila-Roxas-Manila), 2P5203/2P5204 (Manila-Roxas-Manila), 2P2921/2P... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bad-weather-causes-travel-cancelations/371863/ |
Duterte not against same-sex union – Palace | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-07-03 00:04:11+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is opposed to same-sex marriage but he is not against same-sex unions, Malacañang clarified on Monday.It issued the statement a day after a Social Weather Stations survey showed that three out of five Filipinos oppose same-sex marriage.“If same-sex marriage is being talked about, the President... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-not-against-same-sex-union-palace/415264/ |
Federalism a ‘leap of faith’ | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2016-11-30 21:56:32+00:00 | The 16 million votes that catapulted Rodrigo Duterte to Malacanang in May 2016 are seen representing three challenges he has to face–criminality, illegal drugs, traffic congestion, red tape and corruption; peace in Muslim Mindanao and with the National Democratic Front (NDF); and development.These challenges, according... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/federalism-leap-faith-2/299229/ |
Floirendo pleads not guilty to graft | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-05-27 00:03:26+00:00 | Davao del Norte second district Rep. Antonio Floirendo Jr. pleaded not guilty to the graft charge he is facing for allegedly having a financial interest in the 2003 agreement between Tagum Agricultural Development Company, Inc. (Tadeco) and the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).Floirendo, who is out on bail, was arraigned ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/floirendo-pleads-not-guilty-to-graft/401370/ |
Chinese jumps to death in Mandaluyong | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-05-27 23:27:42+00:00 | ~Mandaluyong City Police reported that a Chinese Ge Zhang, 37, jumped to his death from the 9th floor of Tower A, BSA Twin Tower, Bank Drive, Barangay Wack-Wack. After initial investigation, police ruled that it was likely a suicide. Zhang died instantaneously after suffering multiple fractures and dislocated knees. Hi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/chinese-jumps-death-mandaluyong/329604/ |
Malacañang: PNP will obey court’s ‘Tokhang’ resolution | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-04-05 00:04:50+00:00 | MALACAÑANG on Wednesday voiced confidence that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will comply with a resolution of the Supreme Court (SC) requiring it to submit a report on the 4,000 documented individuals who had been killed in the Duterte administration’s anti-drug war.In a news briefing, Senior Deputy Executive Se... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/malacanang-pnp-will-obey-courts-tokhang-resolution/390458/ |
Metrobank awards 10 Filipinos | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-09-09 21:31:18+00:00 | Metrobank Foundation recently held the awarding of its 10 Outstanding Filipinos for those who rendered service above and beyond their call of duty — three soldiers, three policemen and four educators.Each of the awardee was given P1 million cash and a trophy.Lt. Colonel Elmer Suderio, one of the 10 Outstanding Filipino... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/metrobank-awards-10-filipinos/349702/ |
‘Public’s cooperation key to environmental security’ | ['Herbert Halm'] | 5/6/2017 0:00 | Senator Loren Legarda reminded the public to go back to basics and adhere to the environmental laws.As the world marked World Environment Day yesterday, Legarda encouraged Filipinos to ensure that “we all enjoy the benefits of having environmental security.”“All our environmental laws are in place. All we need is compl... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/06/05/publics-cooperation-key-to-environmental-security/ |
President, jeep groups meet on phaseout | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-03-01 22:07:34+00:00 | MalacaÑang on Wednesday said President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to meet with jeepney groups that staged a transport strike on Monday over a government plan to phase out their vehicles.In a news conference, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Duterte intends to listen to concerns of jeepney operators and driver... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/president-jeep-groups-meet-phaseout/314886/ |
Court asked to suspend inordinate delay doctrine | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-04-01 23:55:48+00:00 | The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to order the Sandiganbayan to suspend the application of the inordinate delay doctrine that the anti-graft court had used in junking several graft complaints.“The core issue presented in the instant petition is how the legal concept of ‘inordinate delay’ shou... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-asked-suspend-inordinate-delay-doctrine-2/320382/ |
PH telcos investments among world’s highest – Ericson | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-03-22 21:44:18+00:00 | Philippine telecoms firms have spent about 25 percent of their revenues on capital expenditures in the past few years. Global ICT firm Ericsson said this figure is higher than the investments in other members of the Association of Southeast Asean Nations (Asean) and is way above the global average of 16 percent.In a re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-telcos-investments-among-worlds-highest-ericson/318596/ |
150 volunteers join Cebu clean-up drive | ['James Parker', 'Sungahid Eli', 'Prince Mar', 'Grace Garbo'] | 26/11/2017 0:00 | it’s about making residents conscious about littering to eliminate the problem at its root, she said.“We are aware of what’s happening in the world right now. We are experiencing climate change. We are doing this to at least mitigate the effects of climate change,” added Fernandez.In three hours, the participants fille... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/11/26/150-volunteers-join-cebu-clean-up-drive/ |
PCSO pays tribute to late board member | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-07-12 19:50:52+00:00 | THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has expressed its deepest gratitude to the services given by its esteemed member of the PCSO Board of Directors, Loreto Ata, a lawyer who died from cardiac arrest onJuly 7. He was 66.PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan said Ata’s death is a big loss to the agency and ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pcso-pays-tribute-late-board-member/338029/ |
‘Postpone ‘barangay’ elections’ | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-02-09 23:54:30+00:00 | ~A key ally of President Rodrigo Duterte from PDP-Laban wants to postpone the May barangay (village) elections to October so that Congress can have an undivided attention in drafting a new Constitution.Rep. Reynaldo Umali of Oriental Mindoro, chairman of the House Committee on Justice, broached the proposal after the r... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/postpone-barangay-elections/379279/ |
ODA big source of P8.4T for govt infra showcase | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-10-03 22:28:55+00:00 | Eighty-three percent of the P8.4 trillion needed for implementing the government’s massive infrastructure program will come from foreign borrowings, not from the proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train), according to Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara.Angara had dismissed as “exaggerated” the claims of some off... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/oda-big-source-p8-4t-govt-infra-showcase/354345/ |
Senate to work on 24 priority bills | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-05-15 00:10:53+00:00 | THE Senate vowed to give priority to at least 24 bills, including the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), during the remaining eight days of the second regular session of congress.Congress will resume its session today.Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto 3rd said leading the list of priority measures is Senate Bill 1... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-to-work-on-24-priority-bills/398885/ |
NPC employees must wait for P60-B award | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-02-21 00:04:45+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC) has granted a prayer of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corp. to lift and quash a demand for immediate payment of P62 billion issued against it and the National Power Corp. in connection with a class-action suit filed by dismissed NPC employees.A full-court decision pen... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/npc-employees-must-wait-p60-b-award/381563/ |
Robin Padilla granted absolute pardon by Duterte | ['Karmen Ina', 'Marian Iloga', 'Domingo S.', 'Justin Tumunong', 'Roger Page', 'Jack Korner'] | 15/11/2016 0:00 | Christmas came early for actor Robin Padilla not just for being a father anew; he was granted absolute pardon by President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, November 15.The absolute pardon reinstates the actor’s full civil and political rights, which means he may now exercise his right to vote and also run or appointed for p... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2016/11/15/robin-padilla-granted-absolute-pardon-by-duterte/ |
‘Death penalty draws line between rich, poor’ | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-02-19 19:52:18+00:00 | Passing the death penalty bill is like drawing a line between the rich and the poor, a lawmaker said on Sunday.In a statement, Rep. Lito Atienza of Buhay party-list noted that the House majority members have “clearly drawn” the line between rich and poor offenders.“[With] moneyed defendants likely to receive mere priso... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/death-penalty-draws-line-rich-poor/313114/ |
Former OFW, mom die in Caloocan fire | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2018-04-11 00:02:08+00:00 | A former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and his mother were killed after they were trapped inside their burning house on Monday night in Caloocan City. Supt. Gary Alto, Caloocan City fire marshal, identified the victims as Banjo Carbonell, 51, and his mother Herminda, 74, who were both burned beyond recognition when re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/former-ofw-mom-die-in-caloocan-fire/391771/ |
Poor diet delays pregnancy, curbs fertility - study | ['Agence France-Presse'] | 2018-05-06 00:01:49+00:00 | Poor diet delays pregnancy, curbs fertility – studyhome/News/Nation/Poor diet delays pregnancy, curbs fertility – studyPARIS: Women who shun fruit or eat lots of fast food take longer to get pregnant and are less likely to conceive within a year, according to a recent study.A nearly no-fruit diet compared to one loaded... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/poor-diet-delays-pregnancy-curbs-fertility-study/397094/ |
PLDT, PAL: We will comply with labor laws | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-04-20 22:05:28+00:00 | CORPORATE giants Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and Philippine Airlines (PAL) and sister company PAL Express (Palex) on Thursday assured the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) of full compliance with existing labor laws and regulations in light of results of investigation that they were among the ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pldt-pal-will-comply-labor-laws-2/323167/ |
500% combat pay hike seen irking gov’t workers | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-10-17 21:36:47+00:00 | The Duterte administration increasing compensation of soldiers and policemen could spark protests from teachers, nurses and other government workers, a leader of the House of Representatives warned on Monday.Deputy Speaker and Rep. Rolando Andaya of Camarines Sur gave the warning in connection with Executive Order (EO)... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/500-combat-pay-hike-seen-irking-govt-workers/291745/ |
Palace stands by police: No extrajudicial killings in PH | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-10-08 18:57:47+00:00 | Malacañang has affirmed a claim of the Philippine National Police that there are no extrajudicial killings under the Duterte administration even if at least 3,800 people were killed in the PNP’s anti-drug operations.Its spokesman Ernesto Abella over the weekend said the PNP’s claim was consistent with the definition of... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-stands-police-no-extrajudicial-killings-ph/355336/ |
Ex-lawmaker, 9 others charged over misuse of P36.9M ‘pork’ | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2017-11-19 21:47:03+00:00 | A FORMER lawmaker is facing graft charges before the Sandiganbayan for the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel estimated at P36.9 million from 2007 to 2008.Eight cases of graft, four for malversation of public funds and property, and four for malversation through falsificati... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ex-lawmaker-9-others-charged-misuse-p36-9m-pork/363883/ |
Retired military personnel assured of higher pension | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2017-12-28 19:57:21+00:00 | A lawmaker has assured that retired military and uniformed personnel (MUP) will receive pension calibrated at par with the pay hike to be received by their active counterparts by 2019.According to a statement by House Committee on Appropriations chairman and Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles, the indexation of pensions is... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/retired-military-personnel-assured-higher-pension/371011/ |
BIR to help process housing tax exemptions | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-03-09 22:15:31+00:00 | The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Socialized Housing Finance Corp. (SHFC) to facilitate processing and issuance of capital gains tax certificate of tax exemption (CTE) for transfer of raw lands from landowner to community or homeowners association intended fo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bir-help-process-housing-tax-exemptions-2/316358/ |
Business execs air warning on federalism | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-08-23 00:02:52+00:00 | Officials of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the oldest business institution in the country, urged Charter change advocates to stop pushing for federalism to avoid the possible fragmentation of the country into independent dynasties.“With many islands already separating the country, federalism... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/business-execs-air-warning-on-federalism/433479/ |
Go: Fight vs crime, illegal drugs to continue | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-06-10 22:07:29+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte’s special assistant Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said the government will continue to push sports as part of the three-point campaign against crime, illegal drugs, and criminality.Go, who attended the 2018 Filipino-Chinese Friendship Games held at Chiang Kai Shek College in Manila on Saturda... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/go-fight-vs-crime-illegal-drugs-to-continue/406788/ |
Filipinos ready to help Marawi victims – SWS | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-11-21 22:06:14+00:00 | More Filipinos are ready to help those affected by the months-long armed conflict in Marawi City, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.The poll, conducted from September 23 to 27, showed that 60 percent of respondents said they are either “very ready” or “somewhat ready” to help victims of the c... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/filipinos-ready-help-marawi-victims-sws-2/364210/ |
Russia to help upgrade PH military | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2016-12-07 22:25:15+00:00 | RUSSIA has expressed readiness to help the Philippines upgrade its ill-equipped military, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).In a statement issued on Wednesday, the DFA said Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Alexander Fomin, director of the Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation (FSMT... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/russia-help-upgrade-ph-military-2/300543/ |
Russian ships arriving for Manila goodwill visit | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2016-12-30 19:36:30+00:00 | Russian Navy ships will arrive in Manila on Monday, January 2, 2017, for a five-day goodwill visit and enhance understanding and cooperation with the Philippine Navy, an official announced on Friday.Admiral Tributs, a large anti-submarine ship, and Boris Butoma, a Chilikin-class fleet replenishment oiler, will be welco... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/russian-ships-arriving-manila-goodwill-visit-2/304426/ |
NBI had no search warrant to ‘inspect’ Mabilog house | ['Melenggay Laranery', 'Manny Santos', 'Pls Torture', 'Kill Duterte'] | 1/9/2017 0:00 | The camp of Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) inspected his house without a search warrant.Last Thursday, four NBI agents went to Mabilog’s house, saying they were ordered to inspect the premises.President Duterte had ordered a lifestyle check on Mabilog, whom he had repeatedly t... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/09/01/nbi-had-no-search-warrant-to-inspect-mabilog-house/ |
Sexual, emotional attacks top forms of child abuse in PH | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2016-12-06 22:24:25+00:00 | SEXUAL and emotional harassments are the two leading forms of child abuse in the country, according to a study made by a non-government organization (NGO) last year.The study of the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children showed that sexual abuse (11.8 percent) and emotional harassment (11.8 percent) were ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sexual-emotional-attacks-top-forms-child-abuse-ph/300320/ |
Trillanes to quit PMAAAI if classmates seek ouster | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-04-04 00:03:19+00:00 | SEN. Antonio Trillanes 4th is willing to quit the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. (PMAAAI) if his classmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) would call for his ouster.Trillanes, a member of PMA Marilag class of 1995, issued the statement in response to a full-page ad containing a manifesto ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/trillanes-to-quit-pmaaai-if-classmates-seek-ouster/390280/ |
‘Juana Change’ in trouble for wearing Army uniform | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-07-27 18:33:18+00:00 | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said satirist Mae Paner or “Juana Change” might face an “appropriate” action for wearing a battle uniform of the Philippine Army in a public rally even if she is not in the military service.Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, spokesman for the AFP, said Paner “disrespecte... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/juana-change-in-trouble-for-wearing-army-uniform/340995/ |
Robredo is successor under draft charter | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-11-13 00:03:44+00:00 | The House committee on constitutional amendments has reinstated Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo as the first successor during the transition period to the planned federal government.Rep. Vicente Veloso, head of the panel, confirmed to The Manila Times that the amendment to the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH)... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-is-successor-under-draft-charter/466645/ |
Road Board bill passage rescinded | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-09-14 00:02:28+00:00 | The House of Representatives has recalled on final reading the approval of House Bill 4736 or the abolition of the Road Board.House Bill 4736 was passed in May.The bill seeks to abolish the Road Board and transfer its functions to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/road-board-bill-passage-rescinded/441161/ |
Senate ratifies free college education bill | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-05-30 21:40:53+00:00 | THE Senate on Tuesday ratified a bicameral conference committee report that grants free education in state universities and colleges (SUCs), which would provide equal opportunity for quality tertiary education.The bill guarantees tuition subsidy to all Filipino citizens currently enrolled at SUCs and other covered inst... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-ratifies-free-college-education-bill/330115/ |
Robredo rejects joint exploration with China | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-06-22 00:01:15+00:00 | Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo has rejected President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to jointly explore the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with China.In a television interview with veteran journalist Tina Monzon Palma on Wednesday night, Robredo explained that the country cannot engage in any joint initiative with C... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-rejects-joint-exploration-with-china/411027/ |
Paras to sue Villarin for damages | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-06-02 00:02:49+00:00 | LABOR Undersecretary Jacinto “Jing” Paras has threatened to sue Akbayan partylist Rep. Tom Villarin for accusing him of mobile phone theft.Paras, who had served as representative of Negros Oriental for three terms, also said on Friday that Villarin should be the one to banned from the House of Representatives. Villarin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/paras-to-sue-villarin-for-damages/403257/ |
Bautista snubs Senate probe | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-06 21:51:44+00:00 | FOR his failure to explain why he snubbed Wednesday’s inquiry into his alleged unexplained wealth, former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista would be issued a subpoena by the Senate to compel him to attend the next public hearing in January 2018.Sen. Francis Escudero, chairman of the Senate Comm... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bautista-snubs-senate-probe/367107/ |
SUSPECTS IN QUIAPO SKELETON STOCKPILE HUNTED | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-01-21 23:34:32+00:00 | Manila Police District director, Chief Supt. Joel Coronel, said his men are now hunting two suspects in the murder of at least seven people whose skeletons were found on January 10 in a cemented stockpile inside an abandoned house in the Islamic Center in Quiapo. He said the suspects, whose identities he declined to re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/suspects-quiapo-skeleton-stockpile-hunted/308077/ |
Cars to cost P500K more with tax reform | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-10-17 21:34:39+00:00 | A new car would cost around P500,000 more if the proposed tax reform of the Duterte administration was passed into law, Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya warned on Monday.Andaya, one of the House Deputy Speakers, was referring to a provision of the tax reform program that imposes an excise tax of 40 percent of the net ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cars-cost-p500k-tax-reform/291744/ |
PH not ready for gay marriage – Palace | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-06-22 00:02:36+00:00 | MALACAÑANG on Thursday said the country is not yet ready for same-sex marriage.Palace spokesman Harry Roque, Jr. made the statement two days after the Supreme Court heard arguments for the legalization of same-sex marriage.“There is always a time for all issues. I personally believe that the Supreme Court and the count... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-not-ready-for-gay-marriage-palace/411029/ |
Sydney OFW calls senator PH ‘destroyer’ | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-03-26 19:01:09+00:00 | SOME overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Sydney, Australia are not pleased with how politicians and groups not allied with the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte try to project the image of the Philippines to the international community and they made sure minority Sen. Risa Hontiveros got the message.In her re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sydney-ofw-calls-senator-ph-destroyer/319314/ |
Costlier canned goods hit poor | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-04-01 00:01:38+00:00 | The Senate should look into the effects of the increase in the prices of canned goods on minimum wage earners to help the government come up with measures on how to provide affected families with financial aid or “non-monetary succor.”This has been proposed by Sen. Grace Poe in her March 12 Resolution 679 urging three ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/costlier-canned-goods-hit-poor/389822/ |
Church heritage book launched | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-04-16 22:15:36+00:00 | THE Quezon City government has launched a Church heritage book, a part of a series of books that Mayor Herbert Bautista had planned to unveil during the city’s 75th founding anniversary in 2015.The book is titled “Facets of Faith: Discovering the Church Heritage of Quezon City” and it was written by Billy Ray Malacura ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/church-heritage-book-launched/322492/ |
US envoy: We HAVE BEEN HELPING PH lick illegal drugs humanely | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2016-10-19 21:46:39+00:00 | THE United States has been supporting anti-drug campaigns in the Philippines but in a “humane way,” the US ambassador to Manila said on Wednesday.Philip Goldberg added that Washington has sent American agents to train with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and share best practices with them on combating illegal dr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/us-envoy-helping-ph-lick-illegal-drugs-humanely/292104/ |
PNP buys P6.4B in new equipment | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-02-02 00:05:57+00:00 | The Philippine National Police (PNP) has procured 45,457 pieces of equipment worth P6.4 billion to improve its operations against terrorism, illegal drugs and criminality.Among the items procured were brand-new transport vehicles, light machineguns, anti-riot shields, body armors, helmets and undershirt vests.PNP chied... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pnp-buys-p6-4b-new-equipment/377653/ |
SC to govt units: Ensure compliance with Clean Water Act | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-04-30 20:49:11+00:00 | THE Supreme Court (SC) has acted on petitions filed by Maynilad Water Services (Maynilad) and Manila Water Company Inc. in connection with compliance of concerned government agencies with Republic Act (RA) 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004.In a four-page resolution, the SC en banc required the Department o... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sc-govt-units-ensure-compliance-clean-water-act/324842/ |
Cite ‘The Times’ for contempt – Chief Justice | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-03-19 20:04:35+00:00 | Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has asked the Supreme Court en banc to order The Manila Times to “show cause” why the broadsheet should not be cited for contempt for leaking “information” particularly on the case of Sen. Leila de Lima.According to unimpeachable sources of the newspaper inside the tribunal, the issue... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cite-times-contempt-chief-justice/318063/ |
Duterte urged: Ax ‘corrupt’ officials of race regulator | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-03-19 20:03:34+00:00 | AN ANTI-GRAFT group has urged President Rodrigo Duterte over the weekend to remove top officials of the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom), alleging that the agency had committed graft and corruption that caused the government losses of hundreds of millions of pesos.In a letter sent to the President, the Anti-Tra... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-urged-ax-corrupt-officials-race-regulator/318062/ |
INC readies biggest outreach program | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-10-26 20:33:04+00:00 | In celebration of the 62nd birthday of Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo on October 31, the INC will conduct its largest and widest-reaching Lingap sa Mamamayan socio-civic program in the history of the church.The simultaneous holding of free medical and dental services and the distribution of... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/inc-readies-biggest-outreach-program/358912/ |
House committee approves Church-decreed annulment | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2017-12-17 21:55:55+00:00 | A PANEL of the House of Representatives has approved a substitute bill legalizing “church-decreed” annulment.The Committee on Population and Family Relations under Laguna Rep. Sol Aragones has approved the unnumbered Church-decreed annulment bill, which is a substitute for Deputy Speaker and Cebu Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia’... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-committee-approves-church-decreed-annulment/369262/ |
PDP-Laban to hold talks with NKorea Workers’ Party | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-07-17 00:02:49+00:00 | A four-man delegation from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) will fly to North Korea today, July 17, for a series of meetings with the Workers’ Party of Korea.Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel 3rd, PDP-Laban National President, described the three-day mission as “the historic starting point of a n... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pdp-laban-to-hold-talks-with-nkorea-workers-party/420085/ |
Meralco rates up in November | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2018-11-08 00:04:28+00:00 | The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will increase its rates by P0.1135 per kilowatt-hour in November because of higher Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) charges.This means an upward adjustment of P10.0901 per kWh this month from P9.9766 per kWh last month, the power distributor said in a statement on Wednesday.Hou... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/meralco-rates-up-in-november/464162/ |
Oil companies hike pump prices | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2017-12-18 21:28:05+00:00 | Oil companies will increase the prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene on Tuesday, reversing the price cut they implemented a aweek ago.Flying V was the first to adjust pump prices, raising the price of diesel by 50 centavos per liter, gasoline by 30 centavos per liter, and kerosene by 45 centavos per liter, effective... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/oil-companies-hike-pump-prices-2/369386/ |
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