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PH food security not promising – Pangilinan | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-10-17 00:05:27+00:00 | SEN. Francis Pangilinan on Tuesday deplored what he called the country’s “not too promising” food security situation, saying hunger stalks millions of Filipinos.|He said the Philippines continues to lag in rice production with only 18 metric tons in 2016 compared to the 27 MT of Thailand and 45 MT of Vietnam.He added t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-food-security-not-promising-pangilinan/452860/ |
Senate wants Palawan brownouts solved now | ['Roy Aipperspach'] | 28/09/2017 0:00 | The Senate Committee on Energy pressed yesterday the Palawan Electric Cooperative (Paleco) to make “drastic moves” to immediately resolve the frequent brownouts that have plagued the province since the beginning of the year as its energy crisis has a grave impact on the economy of Palawan.The committee, chaired by Sena... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/09/28/senate-wants-palawan-brownouts-solved-now/ |
‘Andres Bonifacio’ now in PH waters | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2016-12-06 22:25:23+00:00 | THE Philippine Navy announced on Tuesday the arrival of the country’s third Hamilton-class cutter, which officials described as primarily important for the Navy’s maritime security and sovereignty patrols.Capt. Lued Lincuna, Navy spokesman, said a Navy islander would do a low pass as BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), comin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/andres-bonifacio-now-ph-waters/300321/ |
Palace downplays Duterte ouster ‘blueprint’ | ['Rolly Cavan'] | 27/12/2016 0:00 | Malacañang downplayed a newspaper report that former U.S. ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg has made a “blueprint to undermine” President Rodrigo Duterte.Citing a source, the newspaper report alleged that Goldberg listed “strategies”—political and economic isolation, enhancing relations with the opposition,... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2016/12/27/palace-downplays-duterte-ouster-blueprint/ |
Calida shrugs off senator’s quit calls | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-05-29 00:04:13+00:00 | SOLICITOR General Jose Calida on Monday refused to dignify the call of Sen. Francis Pangilinan for him to resign amid reports that his family-owned security business bagged P150 million worth of government contracts.Calida visited Senate President Vicente Sotto 3rd, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, and Sen. P... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/calida-shrugs-off-senators-quit-calls/401800/ |
US, Philippines hold licensing tabletop exercise | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-10-04 20:56:04+00:00 | The US Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program, together with the Strategic TradeManagement Office (STMO) within the Department of Trade and Industry, recently conducted a tabletop exercise on the Philippine Strategic Trade Management Licensing Process.Experts from the US Department of Energy took the... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/us-philippines-hold-licensing-tabletop-exercise/354538/ |
Cebu Pacific offers rebooking options | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-05-25 21:51:09+00:00 | In response to a terrorists’ attack on Marawi City in southern Mindanao on Tuesday, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific said passengers traveling to Mindanao from May 25 to May 31 may opt to rebook their flights with the airline within 30 days for free or place the cost of the ticket in a travel fund for future use.For fligh... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cebu-pacific-offers-rebooking-options/329192/ |
P1-B Asean summit fund unliquidated – CoA | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-07-08 00:06:13+00:00 | Fund transfers totaling P1.046 billion meant for activities during the country’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2017 remained unliquidated as of December 2017, state auditors said.The observation was made in the Commission on Audit’s (CoA) report on the Department of the Interior and L... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p1-b-asean-summit-fund-unliquidated-coa/417210/ |
Sotto files Senate bill proposing to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 from 15 | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-09-26 00:02:48+00:00 | SENATE President Vicente Sotto 3rd wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years old amid the rise in the number of crimes committed by minors.He filed on Monday Senate Bill 2026 which seeks to repeal Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 on the ground that criminal syndicate... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sotto-files-senate-bill-proposing-to-lower-age-of-criminal-responsibility-to-13-from-15/445213/ |
‘NLEX R10 section to bring economic gains to Navotas’ | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-08-16 22:17:08+00:00 | Navotas City Mayor John Reynald Tiangco expressed optimism that the R10 section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link Segment 10 will bring in more economic opportunities for the city and its residents. Tiangco joined the groundbreaking of the 2.6-kilometer elevated expressway at R10 corner C3 Road in North ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/nlex-r10-section-bring-economic-gains-navotas/344870/ |
Busted: China factories making fake branded food out of leftovers, industrial salt | ['Felipe Torres', 'Rodrigo Almario', 'Erwin Rc'] | 16/01/2017 0:00 | Some 50 factories in Tianjin, China have been busted for producing artificial seasoning and sauces made out of recycled spices and industrial-grade salt, a Beijing newspaper reported.Products with brands such as Lee Kum Kee, Haday, Knorr and Totole are revealed to have been sold throughout China, said a report by The B... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/16/busted-china-factories-making-fake-branded-food-out-of-leftovers-industrial-salt/ |
Step up drive vs illegal gambling – PCSO | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-09-18 20:42:43+00:00 | The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) called on the police to intensify its crackdown on illegal gambling as it denounced the continuous operation of gambling lords.PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan said government efforts to eradicate illegal gambling will come to naught if the Philippine National Poli... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/step-drive-vs-illegal-gambling-pcso/351380/ |
Marawi schools rehab to start next month | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-06-06 00:02:27+00:00 | THE reconstruction of damaged schools in Marawi City will start next month, according to a consultant of the Department of Education.Nonnie Jeruta, who works as a consultant for the department’s disaster risk reduction management service under the office of Undersecretary Alain Pascua, said the reconstruction of school... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/marawi-schools-rehab-to-start-next-month/404848/ |
Hike workers’ pay, Malacañang urged | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-08-07 00:57:22+00:00 | OrganizeD labor has reiterated its call on President Rodrigo Duterte to increase the minimum wage nationwide, citing falling purchasing power of the daily pay and rising cost of living.The Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) issued the appeal even as the Regional Tripatite Wages a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/hike-workers-pay-malacanang-urged/342901/ |
Cheng Yong named envoy to China | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-05-29 00:04:17+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Cheng Yong as special envoy to China to foster closer relations between Manila and Beijing.Duterte signed Yong’s appointment paper on May 23 but it was released to the media only on Monday.Yong will serve for six months but his term of office was not indicated in his appointment ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cheng-yong-named-envoy-to-china/401798/ |
Relocation eyed for Manila ‘squatters’ | ['Raadee S. Sausa'] | 2018-04-11 00:01:41+00:00 | THE Manila city government is studying how and where to relocate people living in waterways in the nation’s capital. “We need to do this because they are at risk during floods. Not only that we want them to be out of danger during flashflood, we want to show that we are dead serious in solving the problem of slums in o... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/relocation-eyed-for-manila-squatters/391770/ |
DA to lift rice import restriction in 2 years | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2016-10-18 21:36:33+00:00 | THE Department of Agriculture is seeking a two-year grace period before lifting quantitative import restriction on rice in order to give local rice farmers time to recover and improve rice production.Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol, during a hearing by the Senate Committee on Agriculture on Monday, told senators t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/da-lift-rice-import-restriction-2-years/291916/ |
Duterte wishing for peaceful Christmas | ['Philippines News Agency'] | 2016-12-19 00:26:03+00:00 | ZAMBOANGA CITY: President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday expressed hopes that gunbattles will take a back seat during the Christmas season.Asked by reporters for his Christmas message, Duterte said he is hoping for a peaceful Christmas.“I’d like to greet everybody, to the Filipino people, the law-abiding, and of course, i... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-wishing-peaceful-christmas/302496/ |
Duterte to visit Japan Oct. 25-27 | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2016-10-12 22:46:58+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan for an official visit from October 25 to 27, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday.“Upon the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will undertake an official visit to Japan on 25 to 27 October 2016,” the announcement... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-visit-japan-oct-25-27/290904/ |
China, Vietnam behind cyber attacks on PH, Asia | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-05-25 21:56:15+00:00 | FireEye, an intelligence-led company, on Thursday disclosed that cyber attacks mounted on Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, for several years already were sponsored by the governments of China and Vietnam.Travis Reese, FireEye president, told reporters in a news briefing that the cyber attacks have tremendousl... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/china-vietnam-behind-cyber-attacks-ph-asia/329196/ |
Ping to Faeldon: Stop arrogance, hypocrisy | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-10-20 21:01:39+00:00 | SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday warned resigned Bureau of Customs (BoC) chief Nicanor Faeldon that he might end up at the Pasay City Jail or Building 14 at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) if he continued showing arrogance and hypocrisy.Faeldon is detained in one of the rooms at the Senate parking lot after the Se... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ping-faeldon-stop-arrogance-hypocrisy/357660/ |
Lacson, Drilon push national ID system | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-04 21:41:06+00:00 | SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Monday proposed the consolidation of all biometrics data already gathered by some government agencies to cut the costs in implementing the proposed national identification system.The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the government has to “start all over again” in terms of gathering biom... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lacson-drilon-push-national-id-system/366661/ |
DTI to help REGION 4 exporters become more competitive | ['Anna Leah E. Gonzales'] | 2018-02-17 20:40:29+00:00 | The Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, in partnership with the DTI-Export Marketing Bureau, will conduct a forum on Doing Business in Free Trade Areas: Regional Exporters Coaching Session on February 20, 2018 in Tagaytay City to help companies in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon (Calabarzon) underst... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dti-help-region-4-exporters-become-competitive/380888/ |
New driver’s license cards offer better security | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2017-08-29 21:20:37+00:00 | The Land Transportation Office (LTO) assured the public on Tuesday that the new set of driver’s license cards with five-year validity have better security features.According to LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante, the new license cards with “very technologically advanced processing” have 32 security features (20 in ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/new-drivers-license-cards-offer-better-security/347500/ |
Philippines condemns terror attack in Kabul | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-30 01:06:51+00:00 | THE Philippines on Friday expressed its condolences to Afghanistan as it condemned the latest terrorist bomb attack in Kabul that left more than 40 persons dead and at least 80 others injured.In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said there were no Filipinos reported among the casualties in the latest... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/philippines-condemns-terror-attack-kabul/371235/ |
Argosino, Robles, Sombero plead not guilty to plunder | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-07-01 00:03:27+00:00 | FORMER Immigration deputy commissioners Al Argosino and Michael Robles, and Wenceslao “Wally” Sombero Jr. pleaded not guilty to the plunder charges filed against them before the Sandiganbayan.The three were arraigned on Friday before the court’s Sixth Division.Sombero also pleaded not guilty to the 46 charges of graft,... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/argosino-robles-sombero-plead-not-guilty-to-plunder/414713/ |
Senators eye extra budget for Bangsamoro | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-07-30 00:05:29+00:00 | SENATORS will seek the passage of a supplemental budget to fund the implementation of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri said.President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday signed the BOL into law, abolishing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and replacing it with the Bangsamoro Autonomous R... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senators-eye-extra-budget-for-bangsamoro/424764/ |
JICA trains teachers, students on ‘monozukuri’ | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2016-11-18 20:37:01+00:00 | THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has trained teachers and students in Cebu on Japanese manufacturing standards and philosophy called “monozukuri” to further boost the country’s manufacturing industry and employability of Filipino graduates.“Monozukuri” is a popular Japanese approach and philosophy of p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/jica-trains-teachers-students-monozukuri/297234/ |
Ejercito, Aquino push Cordillera autonomy | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-08-19 00:15:10+00:00 | SENATORS Joseph Victor Ejercito and Paolo Benigno Aquino 4th sought the creation of the Autonomous Region of the Cordillera (ARC) to give the Cordillera people “full autonomy.”Ejercito filed on August 8 Senate Bill 1923 establishing the ARC to replace the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Aquino also filed on Aug... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ejercito-aquino-push-cordillera-autonomy/432131/ |
Duterte on another ICC case: Go ahead | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-05-16 21:29:57+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he is not troubled by threats from Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano to file a complaint against him before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged human rights violations.Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Davao City from China, Duterte added that he i... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-another-icc-case-go-ahead/327506/ |
Sarah Duterte vows support for Bong Go | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-07-20 00:11:08+00:00 | Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio endorsed President Rodrigo Duterte’s top aide Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday, saying she will fully support him if he decides to run for a Senate post next year.The mayor endorsed Go during the mass oath-taking of the new members of “Hugpong ng Pagbabago” (Alliance for C... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sarah-duterte-vows-support-for-bong-go/421260/ |
House asked to start ball rolling on coco levy bill | ['James Konstantin Galvez'] | 2016-11-01 20:45:52+00:00 | THE House committee handling a proposed coconut levy trust fund bill has been urged to start working on the measure that would pave the way for immediate release of the P75-billion fund for the benefit of 3.5 million coconut farmers in the country.Senator Francis Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricult... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-asked-start-ball-rolling-coco-levy-bill/294229/ |
Military assails Reds’ renewed recruitment | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-03-30 21:09:09+00:00 | THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has taken to task the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for ordering its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), to step up recruitment, saying the move was in conflict with the next round of peace negotiations in Oslo, Norway.“This [recruitment] is a sad development, g... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/military-assails-reds-renewed-recruitment/320028/ |
War on drugs is war on poor – Robredo | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-02-24 20:50:21+00:00 | The Duterte administration’s war on drugs is a war on the poor, Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo said on Thursday.The Vice President made the statement during a War on Drugs lecture in commemoration of the death anniversary of the late senator Jose Diokno held at the De La Salle University College of Law.“There is a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/war-drugs-war-poor-robredo/314021/ |
Lawmakers cornered on 'death' bill | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-01-24 21:45:03+00:00 | Lawmakers cornered on ‘death’ billhome/News/Nation/Lawmakers cornered on ‘death’ billNew members of the House of Representatives are being cautioned on voting against and asking questions on the proposed death penalty bill, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.According to Rep. Tom Villarin of Akbayan party-list, House leaders h... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawmakers-cornered-death-bill/308547/ |
‘More Pinoys seeking gov’t jobs’ | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-03-03 20:29:16+00:00 | MORE Filipinos want to work in the government as indicated by the thousands of jobseekers going online daily to look for available careers in the public sector, according to career resource site JobStreet.com.JobStreet.com has partnered with various government agencies to provide a dedicated page exclusively featuring ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pinoys-seeking-govt-jobs-2/315253/ |
PWDs receive P6M from foundation | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2017-01-15 21:09:05+00:00 | THE change of administration in Makati City (Metro Manila) last year cost the jobs of some employees affiliated with former Mayor Romulo Peña Jr., including dozens of persons with disabilities (PWDs) hired as administrative aides.Lalaine Guanzon, 47, was among those struggling to find a living amid political uncertaint... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pwds-receive-p6m-foundation/307108/ |
Andanar’s father is envoy to Malaysia | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-08-14 00:04:32+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Wencelito Andanar, father of Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, as special envoy to Malaysia.The older Andanar, a former undersecretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, will serve for six months.Duterte also named... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/andanars-father-is-envoy-to-malaysia/429976/ |
Court taps contractuals for VP election protest | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-11-16 20:32:59+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has authorized initial hiring of 60 contractual workers for a vote recount in connection with a protest of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. against Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo.The SC, acting on a recommendation of the electora... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-taps-contractuals-vp-election-protest/363313/ |
Charges eyed over Asean summit disbursements | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-07-21 00:01:13+00:00 | THE Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will file charges against its officials connected with the alleged anomalous disbursements for the country’s hosting of the 2017 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit, an official said on Friday.The 2017 Commission on Audit (CoA) report on the PCO... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/charges-eyed-over-asean-summit-disbursements/421517/ |
Caritas Manila wins in dispute over name | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-05-13 23:21:59+00:00 | THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided in favor of the Catholic-run charitable organization Caritas Manila against a health maintenance organization with a similar name.Caritas Manila, Inc., the lead social services and development arm of the Archdiocese of Manila, had filed a complaint against Carita... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/caritas-manila-wins-dispute-name/327082/ |
PCSO donates P5M to veterans’ medical center | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-08-22 00:04:24+00:00 | Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan on Tuesday turned over an endowment fund of P5 million to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City.VMMC Director Dr. Dominador M. Chiong Jr. and Dr. Mariano Mejia, chief of the medical professional staff, received the check... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pcso-donates-p5m-to-veterans-medical-center/433227/ |
2-tier tax on tobacco seen causing govt revenue dip | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-02-05 19:50:52+00:00 | THE recently approved House Bill (HB) 4144 that seeks to further amend the Sin Tax Reform Law by returning to a two-tier approach on tobacco tax is seen by Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara as a move that could further lead to diminution of revenues for the government.This is contrary to the claims of proponents of the proposed... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/2-tier-tax-tobacco-seen-causing-govt-revenue-dip/310691/ |
Ex-DoH chief: Libel suit vs me harassment | ['Kenneth Hare Hernandez'] | 2018-02-25 00:01:25+00:00 | Former Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial has called as “harassment” a libel case filed against her and three others by another former DoH chief, Janette Garin.“I have not read the complaint, I cannot comment. But I think it’s malicious to probably stop me and the three other doctors from testifying in the ong... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ex-doh-chief-libel-suit-vs-harassment/382446/ |
China opens major economic conference | ['Agence France-Presse'] | 2017-12-19 00:06:02+00:00 | BEIJING: China opened a major economic planning conference on Monday as the country tries to pivot away from its no-holds-barred growth model.The annual Central Economic Work Conference gives leaders the opportunity to review past economic policy and plan for 2018.The pursuit of high growth propelled China to the numbe... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/china-opens-major-economic-conference/369424/ |
SC asked to stop firetruck delivery | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-04-20 22:02:23+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday was asked by a former party-list lawmaker to stop the delivery of reportedly overpriced Austrian firetrucks covered by a questionable P2.8-billion supply contract.In his petition, former ABAKADA party-list congressman Jonathan de la Cruz asked the High Court to hasten its ruling on th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sc-asked-stop-firetruck-delivery/323165/ |
Palace wishes Pope Francis good health | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2016-12-17 23:33:24+00:00 | Malacañang on Saturday joined the rest of the world in greeting Pope Francis on his 80th birthday.In a statement, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar extended the Palace’s well wishes and gratitude to Pope Francis.“We wish Pope Francis good health and good humor as he continues to guide us to build a m... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-wishes-pope-francis-good-health/302333/ |
‘Nothing irregular in X-ray photos of magnetic lifters’ | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-09-02 00:02:22+00:00 | An official of the Bureau of Customs (BoC) said there was nothing irregular in the photographs of the X-ray scan conducted on four magnetic lifters that the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) claimed to have contained P6.8-billion worth of shabu.The Customs official who asked not to be named said the shipment co... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/nothing-irregular-in-x-ray-photos-of-magnetic-lifters/437189/ |
Bertiz lands in hospital | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-10-04 00:05:15+00:00 | ACTS-OFW Rep. Aniceto “John” Bertiz 3rd failed to attend the special meeting of the House of Representatives’ Ethics panel on Wednesday to discuss his case because he had chest pains on Tuesday and had to be taken to a hospital, lawmakers said.Minority Leader Danilo Suarez said Bertiz was rushed to the hospital hours a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bertiz-lands-in-hospital/448064/ |
US trust rating among Filipinos drops, China’s improves – SWS | ['Night Moves'] | 2/3/2017 0:00 | RuizFilipinos’ trust in the country’s long-time ally, the United States, has declined in the fourth quarter Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results.The fourth quarter nationwide survey conducted last Dec. 3-6, 2016 among 1,500 respondents found 70 percent of Filipinos having “much trust” in the United States, 19 p... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/02/us-trust-rating-among-filipinos-drops-chinas-improves-sws/ |
Navy activates aircraft for patrolling sea borders | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-03-25 21:15:08+00:00 | A Beechcraft King Air TC-90 aircraft of the Philippine Navy has been activated and is now ready for patrolling the country’s maritime borders and vast sea areas, according to the Philippine Fleet.Lt. Sahirul Taib, Philippine Fleet spokesman, said the activation ceremony was held last week at the Naval Air Group’s headq... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/navy-activates-aircraft-for-patrolling-sea-borders/388483/ |
Senator: Save the Philippines from ‘debt trap’ | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-02-17 20:57:06+00:00 | DETAINED Sen. Leila de Lima has pushed for the establishment of a debt management system to save the Philippines from “debt trap.”She recently filed Senate Bill (SB) 1675 establishing a Comprehensive Debt Management System that would ensure transparency and accountability on all government borrowings.De Lima said Congr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senator-save-philippines-debt-trap/380912/ |
Sailor deployment drops 25% – DoLE | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-06-19 21:56:56+00:00 | THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and the Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (ISP) are calling on Filipino seafarers to become entrepreneurs so they can have another source of income to fall back on amid an alarming 25 percent drop in the deployment of mariners.ISP president Capt. Gaudencio Morales poi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sailor-deployment-drops-25-dole-2/333670/ |
Coconut agency chief suspended for ‘corruption’ | ['James Konstantin Galvez'] | 2017-03-20 23:13:21+00:00 | Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Administrator Avelino Andal was placed under preventive suspension while facing investigation for alleged corruption in the sale of coco lumber, the Office of the Cabinet Secretary announced on Monday.The PCA board, according to Halmen Valdez, undersecretary at the Office of the Cabin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/coconut-agency-chief-suspended-corruption-2/318274/ |
Massive mangrove planting seen to strengthen E. Visayas coastal areas | ['Aurora Abude-Schaefer'] | 11/1/2017 0:00 | The massive mangrove plantation initiated by the government will strengthen the protection of the coastal areas in Eastern Visayas against the rise of sea water or storm surge due to strong typhoons.DENR-8 Regional Director Leonardo Sibbaluca told reporters in an interview that more coastlines in Eastern Visayas will b... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/11/massive-mangrove-planting-seen-to-strengthen-e-visayas-coastal-areas/ |
Imee urged by supporters to snub House hearing | ['Joy Soontit', 'Maynila Dyaryo'] | 12/7/2017 0:00 | Supporters of Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos urged her to snub the hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on the alleged fund misuse of the provincial government later this month.House Resolution No. 882 introduced by Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Rodolfo “... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/12/imee-urged-by-supporters-to-snub-house-hearing/ |
Bill on security of tenure pushed | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-08-10 00:02:42+00:00 | Sen. Joel Villanueva on Thursday pushed for the passage of the proposed Security of Tenure law, saying it would address issues raised against the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and Nutriasia that were recently rocked by labor issues.In an interview after the hearing of the Senate Committee on Labor, Empl... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bill-on-security-of-tenure-pushed/428525/ |
‘Scheduling’ snags China official’s visit | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-02-24 20:51:54+00:00 | ‘Recent remarks’ of Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay about China’s construction activities in the South China Sea were not the reason why a scheduled visit to the Philippines of the Chinese commerce minister was postponed by Beijing.This was clarified on Friday by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman G... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/scheduling-snags-china-officials-visit/314023/ |
Relocation looms for El Nido informal settlers | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2018-03-24 23:15:57+00:00 | THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is pushing for the relocation of informal-settler families who have built houses along the coasts of El Nido, a protected area in Palawan and a world-famous tourist destination.DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu over the weekend said the local government has issued fina... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/relocation-looms-for-el-nido-informal-settlers/388339/ |
Diokno: Nayong Pilipino execs responsible for deal | ['Mayvelin U. Caraballo'] | 2018-09-05 00:01:02+00:00 | Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno has denied charges that he was involved in facilitating a questioned lease deal between Nayong Pilipino Foundation Inc. (NPFI) and Landing Resorts Philippines Development Corp.“We should not distract ourselves from the main issue here.Ultimately, it is the GOCC (government-owned and -co... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/diokno-nayong-pilipino-execs-responsible-for-deal/438127/ |
Palace looking for Judy’s replacement | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-08-18 22:55:01+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to name a new head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) after the Commission on Appointments (CA), rejected anew Secretary Judy Taguiwalo’s ad interim appointment, Malacañang said on Friday.In a press conference, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said no names have ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-looking-judys-replacement/345360/ |
Customs to track ports in real time | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-09-24 19:48:31+00:00 | BUREAU of Customs (BoC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña has ordered the conversion of the controversial Command Center (ComCen) of the agency into the Operations Center (OpCen) that would track in real time all customs ports around the country but without the authority to issue alert orders on flagged shipments.Lapeña issue... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/customs-track-ports-real-time/352583/ |
DoE normalizing power, fuel supplies after ‘Urduja’ | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2017-12-25 00:02:36+00:00 | AFTER Typhoon Urduja struck the Visayas and Mindanao last week, the Department of Energy (DoE) is doubling its efforts to normalize power and fuel supplies in affected areas.Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said in a statement late last week that the DoE would be monitoring the situation in the affected areas even during ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doe-normalizing-power-fuel-supplies-urduja/370491/ |
President set to sign workplace law – Go | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-08-20 00:02:11+00:00 | SPECIAL Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said the country’s workers would soon get more protection once President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Occupational Safety and Health Bill (OSHB) into law.In a media interview during the 6th Regional Competitiveness Summit on August 16, Go announced the Pre... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/president-set-to-sign-workplace-law-go/432388/ |
What we can learn from the survey | ['Ra Jsn Oduger'] | 13/10/2017 0:00 | in satisfaction in Class E, the poorest class in Philippine society and long considered the mass base of President Duterte.Some pundits believe this may be due to the perception that most of those who have fallen in the nationwide anti-drugs campaign, as carried out by the Philippine National Police (PNP), were poor f... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/10/13/what-we-can-learn-from-the-survey/ |
MIAA chief strengthens drive vs. abusive taxi drivers; urges public to report complaints | ['Chris Revera', 'Herbert Halm'] | 2/2/2017 0:00 | As the incidents of swindling and robbery involving taxi drivers increase, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal vowed to strengthen the airport’s drive against abusive drivers.He has directed the office of the Assistant General Manager for Security and Emergency Services (AGMSES) to ... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/02/02/miaa-chief-strengthens-drive-vs-abusive-taxi-drivers-urges-public-to-report-complaints/ |
Another mass killing of innocents in US | ['Eric Skopec', 'Melenggay Laranery'] | 10/11/2017 0:00 | It was only a little over a month ago, on October 1, that a lone gunman rained bullets on a crowd attending a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, killing 58 people and wounding over 515. It was the deadliest shooting attack in the US ever.Last November 5, another gunman opened fire at the congre... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/11/10/another-mass-killing-of-innocents-in-us/ |
NBI returns vehicles in rent-a-car scam | ['Kenneth Hare Hernandez'] | 2017-02-21 20:58:27+00:00 | Director Dante Gierran of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has ordered bureau personnel to return vehicles recovered from a rent-a-car syndicate to their rightful owners.A total of 256 vehicles are now in custody of the NBI regional office in Tagaytay City in Cavite province, south of Manila.The NBI was given... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/nbi-returns-vehicles-rent-car-scam-2/313483/ |
7 arrested for illegal discharge of firearms | ['Anthony Vargas'] | 2016-12-26 21:54:54+00:00 | Police on Monday said they have arrested at least seven persons for illegal discharge of firearms in different parts of the country.According to Senior Supt. Dionardo Carlos, Philippine National Police spokesman, three of the violators were apprehended in the Ilocos Region, three in the Central Visayas Region and one i... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/7-arrested-illegal-discharge-firearms-2/303818/ |
Bello to PLDT: Regularize 7,000 workers | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-07-11 00:09:32+00:00 | THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) called on telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) to regularize more than 7,000 workers and pay them P51.6 million monetary benefits.Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd made the appeal amid the firm’s continued refusal to implement his departm... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bello-to-pldt-regularize-7000-workers/418133/ |
Stable ‘Noche Buena’ food prices assured | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2016-12-07 22:02:58+00:00 | Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Teodoro Pascua on Wednesday said the government is working to ensure continued stable prices for Noche Buena (Midnight Meal) Christmas foods and prime commodities. He foresees no higher consumer prices until the end of December, even with the recent Philippine peso ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/stable-noche-buena-food-prices-assured/300509/ |
Fast-track tax reform bill, senators urged | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-07-05 21:30:56+00:00 | A tax expert and adviser of the Department of Finance on Wednesday urged senators to fast-track the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1408 or The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (Train) Bill because it is needed in the ‘Build Build Build’ flagship program of the Duterte administration.Rene Diaz, a former congre... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/fast-track-tax-reform-bill-senators-urged/336672/ |
MMDA eyes special lanes for fire trucks | ['Philippines News Agency'] | 2016-12-31 17:23:40+00:00 | The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) plans to designate special lanes for fire trucks and other emergency vehicles along EDSA and other major thoroughfares by the first quarter of 2017.MMDA General Manager Thomas Orbos said fire trucks and ambulances should pass unimpeded so they could swiftly respond t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/mmda-eyes-special-lanes-fire-trucks/304567/ |
DoLE allots P709M for youth job program | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-04-16 22:17:33+00:00 | THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has allotted P709 million for its youth employment program this year.Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd on Sunday said some 164,000 out-of-school youth and poor students, 15 to 30 years old, will benefit from the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES).Also quali... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dole-allots-p709m-youth-job-program/322494/ |
Former BuCor chief to testify vs de Lima | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-11-17 22:07:26+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DoJ) has junked drug charges filed against former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Rafael Ragos in exchange for his testimony against detained Sen. Leila de Lima.De Lima is accused before the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 204 of taking part in and benefitting from the illegal... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/former-bucor-chief-testify-vs-de-lima/363423/ |
Angara asked to spare socialized housing from tax | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-09-23 20:31:11+00:00 | A consumer and commuter’s group on Saturday appealed President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara to not to remove the tax relief for socialized housing.In the weekly forum at the Kapihan sa Annabels, United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC) president Rodolfo Javellana said that if Angara’s p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/angara-asked-spare-socialized-housing-tax/352315/ |
Blue Ribbon to probe SolGen firm’s contracts | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-08-20 00:04:39+00:00 | THE Senate Blue Ribbon committee will push through with its investigation of supposed conflict of interest arising from security service contracts between several government agencies and the security firm owned by the family of Solicitor General Jose Calida.Sen. Richard Gordon, chairman of the committee, said unless th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/blue-ribbon-to-probe-solgen-firms-contracts/432392/ |
Importers to PPA: Reject 25% tariff hike | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-06-26 21:26:21+00:00 | IMPORTERS and port stakeholders have called on the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to reject the 25-percent hike in cargo handling tariff for international containerized cargo at the Batangas Container Terminal.Earlier, a PPA technical working group approved a hefty increase in cargo handling tariff for the Manila Nor... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/importers-ppa-reject-25-tariff-hike/335042/ |
LTO to Maria Isabel Lopez: Surrender driver’s license | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2017-11-27 21:36:37+00:00 | The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday revoked the driver’s license of former beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez and ordered her to pay a fine of P8,000 for violating the anti-distracted driving law, disregarding traffic signs and reckless driving.Lopez will not be able to drive for two years.“The Driver’s License... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lto-maria-isabel-lopez-surrender-drivers-license/365348/ |
Armed Forces, PNP to keep tattoo ban | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-04-03 00:04:19+00:00 | Existing bans in the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on tattoos sported by applicants stay.In both the PNP and the AFP, however. would-be policemen and soldiers can still enter the service if they remove their tattoos first.PNP chief Ronald de la Rosa on Monday clarified t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/armed-forces-pnp-to-keep-tattoo-ban/390169/ |
City jail, not PNP center, for Sombero | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-04-21 00:05:52+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division has denied Wenceslao “Wally” Sombero Jr.’s plea for detention at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center at Camp Crame in Quezon City.The denial means that Sombero, who is accused of plunder, will have to be held at the Quezon City Jail Annex at Camp Bagong Diwa in Tagui... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/city-jail-not-pnp-center-for-sombero/393758/ |
CHR slams govt plan to name ‘narco politicians’ | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-04-23 00:02:47+00:00 | The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has urged the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to “be more discerning” in publicly naming barangay (village) officials allegedly involved in the drug trade.“The commission agrees that there is a need to cleanse the local government from those who exacerbate the drug problem... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/chr-slams-govt-plan-to-name-narco-politicians/394195/ |
Former Army chief named BCDA head | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-01-12 21:32:00+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed retired Army chief Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).Duterte signed Miranda’s appointment paper on January 8 that was released to the media on Friday.Miranda was named as member of the board of directors of the BCDA to serve the un... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/former-army-chief-named-bcda-head/373891/ |
Ex-police got P60M ‘bribe,’ not P50M, from Jack Lam | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-02-12 20:51:13+00:00 | THERE is a discrepancy of P10 million between the amount that retired police official Wally Sombero claimed to have given to two Bureau of Immigration (BI) associate commissioners in exchange for the release of undocumented aliens working for Chinese gambling tycoon Jack Lam, and the amount that Lam stated in affidavit... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ex-police-got-p60m-bribe-not-p50m-jack-lam/311881/ |
2 CA justices lead race for high court post | ['Catherine A. Modesto'] | 2018-10-02 00:02:16+00:00 | Court of Appeals Justices Japar B. Dimaampao and Ramon D.R. Garcia led the shortlist of candidates for the associate justice post in the Supreme Court (SC), the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) said on Monday.Dimaampao and Garcia got six votes each from the JBC panel composed of ex-officio members Justice Secretary Menar... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/2-ca-justices-lead-race-for-high-court-post/447283/ |
Waste woes demand long-term investments from LGUs – expert | ['Elmer B. Sambo'] | 6/9/2017 0:00 | An expert said there is a need for local government units (LGUs) to invest in anaerobic digesters – tanks where microorganisms break down biodegradable waste into useful material – to improve solid waste management (SWM) nationwide.“Long-term SWM investments will help turn biodegradables into organic fertilizer and bio... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/09/06/waste-woes-demand-long-term-investments-from-lgus-expert/ |
P117-B train project to link Manila and Bicol | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-01-23 20:51:36+00:00 | FILIPINO and Chinese transportation and railway officials are expected to seal anytime soon a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that would pave the way for the rehabilitation and modernization of the 653-kilometer Manila to Bicol railway system.The P117.3-billion Manila-Bicol South Railway Project was approved last year by... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p117-b-train-project-link-manila-bicol/308406/ |
'Fake news bill imperils freedom of expression' | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-06-23 20:52:06+00:00 | ‘Fake news bill imperils freedom of expression’home/News/Nation/‘Fake news bill imperils freedom of expression’A proposed bill slapping as much as P5-million fine and five-year prison time for peddlers of fake news will endanger citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of speech and freedom of the press, lawmakers war... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/fake-news-bill-imperils-freedom-expression/334510/ |
Summer season to start this week | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-04-08 20:02:43+00:00 | The state-run weather bureau on Sunday said it may officially declare the start of summer this week as the northeast monsoon or amihan season is about to end.According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), summer indicates the onset of dry season with weather syste... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/summer-season-to-start-this-week/391375/ |
Arming priests against Church teachings – CBCP | ['Catherine A. Modesto'] | 2018-06-26 00:04:27+00:00 | The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday reiterated its policy against arming priests with guns, saying it is against the teachings of the Catholic Church.In a statement dated June 23, but released to media on June 25, CBCP President Archbishop Romulo G. Valles of the Archdiocese of Davao sa... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/arming-priests-against-church-teachings-cbcp/412482/ |
Sister Fox to fight deportation order | ['Kimberly Malait'] | 2018-07-21 00:15:16+00:00 | Sister Patricia Fox’s camp announced on Friday that it would file a motion for reconsideration at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday morning, following the deportation order filed against the Australian nun.The 71-year-old missionary is once again being ordered by the BI to leave the country within 30 days; howev... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sister-fox-to-fight-deportation-order/421523/ |
Lawmaker seeks passage of ‘all-inclusive’ Anti-discriminatory act | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-02-02 20:51:41+00:00 | DEPUTY Speaker Sharon Garin, AAMBIS-Owa partylist representative, pushed for the passage of House Bill 3541 or the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act saying that protection from various forms of discriminatory practices must be all-inclusive. Garin, author of the bill, stressed that the measure recognizes the inter-... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawmaker-seeks-passage-inclusive-anti-discriminatory-act/310253/ |
Duterte congratulates new SKorea president | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-05-10 21:58:34+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday congratulated Moon Jae-in for winning South Korea’s presidential elections on Tuesday.“On behalf of the Filipino nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations toMr. Moon Jae-in on his election as the new President of the Republic of Korea [ROK],” ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-congratulates-new-skorea-president-2/326497/ |
Customs stops release of ‘Ukay-ukay’ | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-01-04 22:45:53+00:00 | ~The Bureau of Customs has secured a temporary relief from the Court of Appeals (CA) that allowed the implementation of a circular prohibiting the conditional release of importation or re-exportation of used clothing locally referred to as ukay-ukay. This came about after the appellate court’s Special Seventh Division ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/customs-stops-release-ukay-ukay/305183/ |
Binay camp slams Ombudsman | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-06-13 22:39:00+00:00 | THE camp of former Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday slammed Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales for her decision not to pursue the cases filed against former lawmakers and government officials in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam.A few days ago, the Ombudsman said she will no longer b... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/binay-camp-slams-ombudsman/407854/ |
‘Who is to clean up the mess?’ | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-07-18 22:56:28+00:00 | Grab and Uber should not ask for help from the government on legal remedies that would make their operation lawful, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).“Who is to clean up the mess? For both Grab and Uber, do not come to us to solve the mess,” LTFRB spokesman Aileen Lizada said... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/who-is-to-clean-up-the-mess/339132/ |
Espinosa’s drug supplier leaves PNP custody | ['Anthony Vargas'] | 2016-12-16 21:15:17+00:00 | THE alleged supplier of illegal drugs to Kerwin Espinosa, the self-confessed Eastern Visayas drug trader, is no longer in the custody of the Philippine National Police-Anti-Illegal Drug Group (PNP-AIDG) in Camp Crame, a police official said on Friday.“Lovely Impal is no longer here in Camp Crame and all we know is that... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/espinosas-drug-supplier-leaves-pnp-custody-2/302187/ |
Aussie nun on her arrest: I’m not important | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-04-21 00:03:08+00:00 | Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox on Friday said she intends to fly back to her country in May for a congregational meeting but will return to the Philippines to continue her work “if things go well.”Fox, 71, reiterated that the plan to return to Australia had been set long before her arrest and temporary deten... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/aussie-nun-on-her-arrest-im-not-important/393756/ |
Bicam report on child protection bill ratified | ['Glee Jalea'] | 2018-11-09 00:05:29+00:00 | The House of Representatives has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill that seeks to provide protection to children in situations of armed conflict.The approved version of House Bill 7442 authored by Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. and Senate Bill 2023 authored by Sen. Vic... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bicam-report-on-child-protection-bill-ratified/464573/ |
‘Informal settlers’ colonies fire hazard’ | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-02-26 21:33:41+00:00 | Squatters’ colonies or informal settlements serve as a breeding ground of fire hazards, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said over the weekend.BFP chief Director Bobby Baruelo said for as long as such colonies exist, the bureau cannot assure that zero-fire incidents will be possible.BFP records, according to Baruelo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/informal-settlers-colonies-fire-hazard/314309/ |
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