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More Pinoy nurses scouting for US jobs | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-08-28 00:06:53+00:00 | More Filipino nurses are scouting for work in the United States, ACTS-OFW Rep. Aniceto ‘John’ Bertiz 3rd said on Monday.From January to June this year, 4,533 Filipino nurses took the US licensure examination.“The number is up 27 percent versus the 3,572 Philippine-educated nurses who took America’s eligibility test, or... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/more-pinoy-nurses-scouting-for-us-jobs/435307/ |
Lawmakers divided on poll postponement | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-08-08 22:11:36+00:00 | A proposal was made to realign the budget for the holding of barangay (village) elections to the reconstruction of Marawi City if the local polls will be postponed until May 2018.Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Government, on Tuesday said he is not opposed to the move of the Hou... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawmakers-divided-poll-postponement/343192/ |
BoC fails to meet 1st semester target | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-08-18 22:55:32+00:00 | THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) has collected P212.16 billion in duties and taxes for the first six months of the year, lower by P6.54 billion from the P218.7 billion target for the period.The first semester collection was, however, 11.3 percent higher than the P190 billion reported for the same period last year.Of the 17 ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/boc-fails-meet-1st-semester-target/345363/ |
“No more cutting of trees,” DENR’s Lopez says | ['Norman F. Hernandez'] | 26/02/2017 0:00 | ““There will be no more cutting of trees.”This was the assertion made by Environment Secretary Gina Lopez during a press conference at a hotel here Saturday night.Lopez showed mediamen how barren certain areas in Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands have become because of mining.“It’s high time to reg... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/02/26/no-more-cutting-of-trees-denrs-lopez-says/ |
Probe sale of database, Comelec asked | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-08-07 00:03:31+00:00 | SENATE President Vicente Sotto 3rd on Monday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to probe the reported sale of voters’ database which is considered a form of poll fraud.He made the remark in an interview at the sidelines of the Senate inquiry on the status of the preparations for the Automated Election System t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/probe-sale-of-database-comelec-asked/427367/ |
7 ‘poorly performing’ police officials reshuffled | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-05-18 21:06:09+00:00 | The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Thursday ordered the reshuffle of seven police officials in Metro Manila (National Capital Region or NCR).Director Oscar Albayalde said one of the reasons of the reshuffle is “poor performance” of the police officials. He did not elaborate.Albayalde, however, clarifi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/7-poorly-performing-police-officials-reshuffled-2/327885/ |
CebuPac disallows powder-like substances on flights to Guam | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2018-06-30 00:01:48+00:00 | Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific said it would disallow the carrying of powder-like substances weighing 12 ounces in hand-carried baggages for trips to Guam beginning June 30, 2018.“Security personnel will impose strict measures and may confiscate or dispose of powder-like substances in excess of the permitted quantity fo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cebupac-disallows-powder-like-substances-on-flights-to-guam/414147/ |
Family of Pinay found dead in Taiwan quake seeks help | ['Leander C. Domingo'] | 2018-02-09 23:54:59+00:00 | THE family of a Filipina caregiver found dead in the Taiwan earthquake has appealed to the government for immediate repatriation of their relative’s body and burial in her native Cagayan province.Melody Albano de Castro, 29, was confirmed to have died in the earthquake that hit Taiwan.The 6.4 magnitude quake hit Hualie... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/family-pinay-found-dead-taiwan-quake-seeks-help/379282/ |
China rues ‘Urduja’ damages, casualties | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-12-21 22:22:36+00:00 | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has extended a message to Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on the losses caused by the recent tropical storm Urduja striking the Philippines.Wang, in the message, noted in a statement that Urduja, which hit the country this week, caused great casualties and property loss... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/china-rues-urduja-damages-casualties/369943/ |
Supreme Court reorganizes 3 divisions | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-08-17 22:59:33+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC) has reorganized its three divisions in view of the retirement of two senior justices.Special Order 2468, dated August 14, 2017, signed by Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, tapped newly appointed SC Justice Alexander Gesmundo as the fifth member of the 3rd Division.Another new member of the cour... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/supreme-court-reorganizes-3-divisions/345111/ |
90 lawmakers inspect Luzon roads | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-06-01 21:29:35+00:00 | At least 90 lawmakers are joining a North Luzon Highway inspection trip with stops at tourist destinations.A statement released by the Press and Public Bureau of the House of Representatives announced that the working travel expedition to the country’s roads and highways, vital infrastructure and installations schedule... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/90-lawmakers-inspect-luzon-roads/330433/ |
New bus terminal to open on Friday | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-05-03 20:22:42+00:00 | The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is all set to open the new Southwest Interim Provincial Terminal (SWIPT) at the HK Sun Plaza in Pasay City on Friday.MMDA General Manager Tomas Orbos on Wednesday said the current terminal at Coastal Mall will be maintained.Coastal Mall operation will only end until ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/new-bus-terminal-open-friday/325343/ |
President’s lawyer backs Cebu prison strip search | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-03-04 21:29:04+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte’s top counsel on Saturday said he sees nothing wrong with the mass strip search at the Cebu provincial jail, saying it was part of necessary security measures to rid inmates of contrabands.But Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo on Friday hit the strip search on the inmates.“For me, if ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/presidents-lawyer-backs-cebu-prison-strip-search/315404/ |
PH Airasia to transfer Cebu flights to new terminal | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2018-06-13 22:30:29+00:00 | Philippines AirAsia has announced that it will be transferring its flights to and from Cebu to the newly opened Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport starting July 1, 2018. The terminal, a public-private partnership project between the Department of Transportation and the GMR-Megawide consortium, was inau... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-airasia-to-transfer-cebu-flights-to-new-terminal/407823/ |
DENR chief urged to ‘resign now’ | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-01-20 21:16:29+00:00 | A consumer and commuter group, along with environmentalists, on Friday urged Secretary Regina Paz Lopez of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to resign from her post for alleged corruption.In a news conference held in Quezon City, the United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC), Coalition of ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/denr-chief-urged-resign-now/307975/ |
PH, Indonesia boost campaign vs smuggling | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-11-13 00:04:37+00:00 | THE Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to heighten their partnership and cooperation in combatting smuggling in Southeast Asia.Manila and Jakarta raised the need to improve efforts among the member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to address illicit cross-border trade.Finance Secretary Ca... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-indonesia-boost-campaign-vs-smuggling/466648/ |
Impose moratorium on granting permits to new casinos – Poe | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-06-07 21:17:48+00:00 | THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor ) should consider imposing a moratorium on granting permits to new casinos pending evaluation of security procedures in private establishments and introduction of program to address gambling addiction.Senator Grace Poe made the call on Wednesday in light of a rece... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/impose-moratorium-granting-permits-new-casinos-poe-2/331473/ |
LAWMAKER PUSHES FOR PH AS SPORTS ECO-TOURISM HUB | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-11-20 21:50:27+00:00 | The Department of Tourism should work to transform the country into a sports eco-tourism hub just like what it has done for Camarines Sur, a lawmaker said on Sunday. Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte, a three-term Camarines Sur governor, noted that the Filipinos’ hospitality and fluency in the English language provid... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawmaker-pushes-ph-sports-eco-tourism-hub/297518/ |
3 top Metro Manila Film Festival members resign | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-07-02 22:37:05+00:00 | Three members of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee (ExeCom) have resigned over the announcement of the first four official entries to the festival.According to directors Erik Matti (who won eight awards for “Seklusyon,” MMFF 2016) and Babyruth Villarama (who won four awards for “Sunday Beauty Qu... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/3-top-metro-manila-film-festival-members-resign/336202/ |
Sen. Nancy Binay named UNA head | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-09-21 00:08:24+00:00 | SEN. Nancy Binay was named as the new national president of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) during the party’s national leaders conference on September 12.UNA Secretary General JV Bautista said the party leadership unanimously selected Binay because “her advocacies and programs go well with UNA’s vision of uplift... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sen-nancy-binay-named-una-head/443433/ |
2 dead in congested detention cell | ['Elshamae Robles'] | 2017-08-01 21:27:09+00:00 | At least two inmates have died while one remains critical at an overcrowded detention facility in Quezon City.Quezon City Police District (QCPD) officials identified the dead as Marlo Lagrama, 37, a resident of 64 Ramirez Street, Barangay Santa Monica; and Renato Moreno, 42, a resident of Block 8, Rambutan Street, Bara... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/2-dead-in-congested-detention-cell/341844/ |
Palace wants FOI exemptions reduced | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-10-11 21:18:02+00:00 | Malacañang favors reducing exemptions on the proposed Freedom of Information (FOI) bill to 10 but warned of privacy breach if the bill becomes law.Assistant Secretary Kristian Ablan of the Presidential Communications Office made the apparently contradictory statements during the first hearing on the proposed FOI bill c... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-wants-foi-exemptions-reduced-2/290746/ |
Labor chief seeks greater protection for OFWs | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-03-18 23:27:37+00:00 | Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd has raised the alarming issue of maltreatment and abuse of migrant workers in the Gulf Region and other parts of the world during a recent gathering of world labor leaders.At the conclusion of the first round of Negotiations for the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migrat... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/labor-chief-seeks-greater-protection-for-ofws/387116/ |
Senate asked to check plight of IDPs | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-08-05 00:10:40+00:00 | DETAINED Sen. Leila de Lima wants the Senate to look into the plight of individuals and families caught in the fighting between the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and government troops.The senator filed Senate Resolution 798 directing the appropriate Senate committee to inquire into the status of families d... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-asked-to-check-plight-of-idps/426694/ |
KWF seeks ways to promote use of Filipino | ['Philippines News Agency'] | 2017-11-04 20:50:18+00:00 | The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) is seeking new ways of further promoting the use of Filipino, the country’s national language.“We’re encouraging the academe, professionals and others to come up with ideas on the matter and present these to our office for consideration as possible projects,” said KWF language rese... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/kwf-seeks-ways-promote-use-filipino/360652/ |
Negligent mayors face sanctions – DILG | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-09-19 00:10:49+00:00 | More than 10 mayors face sanctions for defying an order to be in their respective areas of responsibility days before and during the onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong,” the Department of the Interior and Local Government said.Bernarco Florece Jr., Interior undersecretary for peace and order, said in a press briefing that th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/negligent-mayors-face-sanctions-dilg/442913/ |
DoJ downgrades crime raps vs Espinosa killers | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-06-08 21:15:45+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday downgraded criminal charges against the policemen who were implicated in the killing of Albuera (Leyte) Mayor Rolando Espinosa and another inmate in a sub-provincial jail last November 5.The charges for murder, a non-bailable offense, were reduced to charges for homicide, whi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doj-downgrades-crime-raps-vs-espinosa-killers/331636/ |
Resign, VACC urges Sereno | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-11-23 20:29:08+00:00 | Resign to spare the Supreme Court (SC) from further embarrassment of the institution you represent, the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) on Thursday urged Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, who is facing an impeachment complaint at the House of Representatives.“While we want to expose in public the corru... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/resign-vacc-urges-sereno/364666/ |
NEDA-ICC approves MRT-3 rehab | ['Ed Velasco'] | 2018-08-18 00:03:16+00:00 | The National Economic and Development Authority Board Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (NEDA-ICC-CabCom) approved recently the MRT Line 3 rehabilitation project worth P22 billion.Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and Neda chief Ernesto Pernia said the project, which would be funded through a loan from... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/neda-icc-approves-mrt-3-rehab/431577/ |
Govt fishing ban to leave 50K stakeholders jobless | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-11-30 21:05:17+00:00 | SOME 50,000 fishermen and canning workers in the Zamboanga Peninsula have appealed for livelihood support from the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) on the heels of a government-imposed fishing ban in the area.The ban, declared by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), will take effect on Friday ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-fishing-ban-leave-50k-stakeholders-jobless/365948/ |
Robredo’s trust rating declines in SWS poll | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-10-31 00:03:35+00:00 | VICE President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo’s net trust rating dropped in the third quarter, a survey by Social Weather Stations found.The poll conducted from September 15 to 23 showed that 59 percent of Filipinos trust Robredo, while 21 percent had little trust in her. The remaining 20 percent were undecided.This resul... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredos-trust-rating-declines-in-sws-poll/460040/ |
Local govts should retain unspent IRA, says lawmaker | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-04-28 20:11:43+00:00 | The automatic release of Internal Revenue Allotments (IRAs), including unspent allotments, to local government units (LGUs) has been proposed at the House of Representatives.Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte made the proposal under his House Bill (HB) 4697, which amends Section 286 of the Local Government Code (LGC) ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/local-govts-retain-unspent-ira-says-lawmaker-2/324554/ |
DoJ deputy downgraded charges in Espinosa slay | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-06-21 21:44:38+00:00 | Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd on Wednesday said his undersecretary was behind the downgrade of criminal charges against policemen involved in the death of Albuera (Leyte) Mayor Rolando Espinosa.Senators had slammed the Department of Justice (DoJ) for deciding to downgrade to homicide from murder the charges a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doj-deputy-downgraded-charges-espinosa-slay/334111/ |
‘Resiliency’ will cut it for Pinoys this Christmas | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-12-25 00:03:51+00:00 | The Filipinos’ resilience would help them find a way to celebrate Christmas with smiles on their faces despite difficulties faced by many families in the past year.According to opposition senator Francis Pangilinan, these families would find it hard to mark December 25 with the usual joy and vigor particularly those wh... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/resiliency-will-cut-pinoys-christmas/370492/ |
HK traders no longer fear to invest in PH | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2016-12-06 22:27:46+00:00 | THE Duterte administration has erased the lingering effects of the deadly 2010 Manila hostage crisis on trade, according to a group of Hong Kong businessmen.Antony Chan, president of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. (HKCCPI), said entrepreneurs from Hong Kong are now eyeing to invest in the Phi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/hk-traders-no-longer-fear-invest-ph/300323/ |
Drilon, Sotto asked illegal favors – Faeldon | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-01-29 23:09:04+00:00 | FORMER Customs commissioner Nicanor Faeldon on Monday claimed that two senators made “illegal requests” when he was still the head of the Customs bureau.At the resumption of the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the “tara” (payoff) system at the Bureau of Customs, Faeldon accused Senate Minority Leader Franklin D... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/drilon-sotto-asked-illegal-favors-faeldon/377208/ |
New coins raise confusion | ['Mayvelin U. Caraballo'] | 2018-03-30 00:05:22+00:00 | Release of the New Generation Currency (NGC) Coin Series of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday has been met with a lot criticisms from the public and netizens who say the new coins create confusion.The series is composed of 10-peso, 5-peso, 1-peso, 25-centavo, 5-centavo and 1-centavo coins that are all “me... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/new-coins-raise-confusion/389326/ |
Cloudiness, some rain likely till Sunday | ['Philippines News Agency'] | 2017-02-18 22:14:56+00:00 | Cloudy skies with light rains will be experienced over Batanes, Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, as northeast monsoon or “amihan” affects extreme Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 24-hour forecast released on Saturday afternoon.PAGASA also pre... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cloudiness-rain-likely-till-sunday-2/312978/ |
Arrest warrant out vs police in Espinosa slay | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-03-20 23:22:54+00:00 | AGENTS of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas have served a warrant of arrest against 20 police officers involved in the fatal shooting of jailed former Albuera (Leyte) Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. and another inmate last year.PNP chief and Dire... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/arrest-warrant-vs-police-espinosa-slay/318278/ |
Benefits, privileges of PWD expanded | ['The Manila Times'] | 2016-12-13 22:28:54+00:00 | Persons with disability (PWD) can soon buy some products and avail of services without paying additional taxes.They will have to thank Republic Act (RA) 10754, or An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons With Disability (PWDs), whose Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) will soon be in place eight mo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/benefits-privileges-pwd-expanded/301583/ |
IBP asks SC to reconsider quo warranto ruling vs Sereno | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-06-09 00:01:22+00:00 | THE Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has filed a motion for reconsideration before the Supreme Court on its decision to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno via quo warranto, saying that removing her in this manner is as good as destroying the rule of law.“The Integrated Bar of the Philippines, through its Bo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ibp-asks-sc-to-reconsider-quo-warranto-ruling-vs-sereno/405941/ |
Ulamas appeal to Duterte: Stop airstrikes | ['Kim Kong'] | 29/05/2017 0:00 | The National Ulama Conference of the Philippines has appealed to President Duterte to immediately stop the airstrikes in Marawi City and to go on with the land attacks instead.Various groups have condemned the attack by the Maute group on Marawi City, including the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) which called on i... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/05/29/ulamas-appeal-to-duterte-stop-airstrikes/ |
Duterte partner’s cousin named housing official | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-03-10 00:03:19+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed sacked commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Melissa Avanceña Aradanas as deputy secretary general of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council.The appointment papers of Aradanas, a cousin of Duterte’s partner Cielito “Honeylet” Avance... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-partners-cousin-named-housing-official/385062/ |
P195M govt medical scholarships unused | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-04-12 00:06:44+00:00 | The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has disclosed that of the P317 million that it allocated for the medical scholarship program, only P122 million was utilized for the first semester of academic year 2017-2018.This translated to a total of 2,163 medical students with free tuition from eight state universities an... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p195m-govt-medical-scholarships-unused/392007/ |
Govt vows to improve PNP health benefits | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-08-04 00:02:11+00:00 | Sec. Christopher Lawrence “Bong”Go, Special Assistant to the President (SAP), said that President Rodrigo Duterte is committed to improving equally the health services provided to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.In a media interview during his visit to the 25th PNP-Health Se... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-vows-to-improve-pnp-health-benefits/426348/ |
Transmission tower collapses during fire | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-04-19 22:20:10+00:00 | A fire that razed around 80 makeshift houses of as many families caused the collapse of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission tower on Wednesday in Muntinlupa City (Metro Manila).Supt. Gilbert Dolot, chief of the Muntinlupa City Bureau of Fire Protection, said the NGCP transmission tower ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/transmission-tower-collapses-fire-2/323037/ |
LGUs can give allowances to teachers | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-02-04 22:01:50+00:00 | A new joint curricular issued by the Departments of Education (DepEd), Budget and Management, and Interior and Local Government allows local government units (LGUs) to provide allowances to public school teachers.The monetary incentive will be on top of the salaries and allowances given to teachers by the education dep... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lgus-can-give-allowances-teachers/310564/ |
DepEd reminds schools of ‘no collection’ policy | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-06-03 21:35:32+00:00 | With the opening of classes on Monday, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded public school teachers and school officials of the “no-collection” policy.Classes in all public schools across the country, except in Marawi City in Lanao del Sur province, for this school year will formally open on Monday.The DepEd rem... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/deped-reminds-schools-no-collection-policy/330783/ |
3 killed in love triangle | ['Johnny Wang'] | 29/10/2017 0:00 | Seething with rage and jealousy, a man killed his own wife and the latter’s lover after he caught them in bed together inside their house in Barangay Casilagan.Reports reaching the Pangasinan Provincial Police Sunday bared that suspect Roberto Doque, 55, committed suicide after hacking to death his wife Margie Doque an... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/10/29/3-killed-in-love-triangle/ |
BuCor-Tadeco deal illegal – State auditors | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-05-03 20:26:12+00:00 | The Department of Justice should junk the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Tagum Agricultural Development Co. (Tadeco) for violating the 1987 Constitution, the Commission on Audit (CoA) said on Wednesday.This was stated in CoA’s Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) No. 2017-... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bucor-tadeco-deal-illegal-state-auditors/325346/ |
PAO helps decongest jails | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2016-10-29 21:42:19+00:00 | Bucharest, Romania: The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has helped decongest Philippine prisons by securing the acquittals of or dismissal of cases against over a million prisoners.This was reported by PAO Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta during the annual conference of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (I... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pao-helps-decongest-jails/293791/ |
No executions seen during Duterte term | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-03-09 22:16:31+00:00 | Despite the highly publicized passage of a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to revive death penalty, pro-life lawmakers, citing lack of material time, still do not see any judicial executions actually being carried out during President Rodrigo Duterte’s tenure.“Even assuming the Senate caves in, and approve... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-executions-seen-duterte-term/316359/ |
Taiwan quake victim’s family gets more help | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-03-28 00:02:24+00:00 | THE death of Melody Albano-Castro, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was among those killed in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck Hualien, Taiwan, was a big tragedy to her family but continuous support from Taiwanese and Filipino authorities has somehow helped them cope with the situation.“Life without Ate [Big... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/taiwan-quake-victims-family-gets-more-help/388921/ |
INC to hold anti-poverty drive on July 15 | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-07-13 00:02:43+00:00 | The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is set to hold a massive anti-poverty program under its Lingap sa Mamamayan (Lingap) project on July 15.Around 150,000 people are expected to participate in the activity to be held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila as “part of the Church’s resolve to do something concrete to combat poverty... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/inc-to-hold-anti-poverty-drive-on-july-15/418810/ |
Mindanao bishops ‘not against’ martial law | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-05-27 23:33:20+00:00 | Mindanao bishops are “not against” the imposition of martial law in Mindanao but said it should be “temporary” and the public should be vigilant against possible abuses.The Palace welcomed the position of Mindanao bishops, even seeing it as a form of support for martial law in the Southern Philippines. “The government ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/mindanao-bishops-not-martial-law/329635/ |
Palace welcomes Poe’s plan to probe Duterte trip expenses | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-06-03 21:37:31+00:00 | Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the plan of Sen. Grace Poe to look into government expenses on President Rodrigo Duterte’s trips abroad, amid reports that some Cabinet members were traveling with their family members.Speaking to reporters, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said Poe has the right to review the expenses o... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-welcomes-poes-plan-probe-duterte-trip-expenses/330784/ |
De Lima slams BoC militarization | ['Javier J. Ismael'] | 2018-11-04 00:02:24+00:00 | Sen. Leila de Lima criticized the impending militarization of the Bureau of Customs (BoC), saying granting the military civilian functions and power over civilian offices sets a dangerous precedent.De Lima said President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to the military to take over the BoC “is another populist move designed to ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/de-lima-slams-boc-militarization/461832/ |
June 21 longest day of the year | ['Francis Earl Cueto'] | 2018-06-22 00:04:58+00:00 | The country had its longest day of the year on Thursday, June 21, as well as its shortest night, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.Pagasa said this was due to the summer solstice, an astronomical event during which the sun is at its greatest northerly or south... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/june-21-longest-day-of-the-year/411031/ |
DoLE strengthens Kasambahay Law | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-03-22 00:40:17+00:00 | THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has taken the lead in ensuring protection for over two million domestic helpers in the country through the Kasambahay Law.In Administrative Order 109, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd ordered the creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to help promote voluntary compl... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dole-strengthens-kasambahay-law/387712/ |
CHED gets new executive director | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-07-19 21:56:51+00:00 | THE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has a new member with the appointment of Karol Mark Yee as Executive Director IV effective July 14, 2017.Yee took his oath of office before CHED Chairman Patricia Licuanan on Wednesday.Prior to his appointment as executive director, he served as Program Director of CHED’s K-to-... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ched-gets-new-executive-director/339320/ |
Aguirre: Probe NBI agents protecting ‘Atong’ Ang | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-05-05 22:49:34+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DoJ) has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate five of its agents who are alleged protectors of Charlie “Atong” Ang.In a news conference on Thursday, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd said he already knows the identities of these agents who are protecting Ang... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/aguirre-probe-nbi-agents-protecting-atong-ang-2/325717/ |
Court grants Mike Arroyo’s travel plea | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-08-04 22:11:12+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Seventh Division has granted Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo permission to travel abroad to Taiwan and Europe.Earlier, Arroyo, husband of former president and now Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo filed a motion asking the court to let him travel to Taipei, Taiwan from August 25 to 28 and to ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-grants-mike-arroyos-travel-plea/342435/ |
174 drug-using PNP personnel face dismissal | ['Anthony Vargas'] | 2016-11-28 22:09:58+00:00 | Director General Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, on Monday said he will issue an order for the dismissal of 174 police officers and non-uniformed personnel who have tested positive for useof illegal drugs, particularly shabu.Dela Rosa told a news briefing after Monday’s flag-raising at ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/174-drug-using-pnp-personnel-face-dismissal/298907/ |
Poll candidates dared to defend environment | ['Leander C. Domingo'] | 2018-04-15 23:26:29+00:00 | A WASTE and pollution watch group has urged those who are filing their Certificates of Candidacy and aspiring to become barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or Youth Council) leaders to take up the cudgels to care for the environment.Daniel Alejandre, Zero Waste Campaigner of EcoWaste Coalition, over the wee... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/poll-candidates-dared-to-defend-environment/392835/ |
Ex-CA justice named CFO head | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-11-02 00:03:06+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed retired Court of Appeals (CA) justice Francisco Acosta as chairman of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO).The CFO, created on June 16, 1980, is mandated to attend to the needs of Filipino emigrants, permanent residents and schools abroad, and to preserve and strengthen tie... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ex-ca-justice-named-cfo-head/460880/ |
108 ‘flying’ voters dropped from Manila voter’s list | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-04-08 00:03:12+00:00 | A total of 108 registered voters of Precinct 1100B of Barangay 269, Zone 25, District 3, City of Manila, was excluded by two Metropolitan Trial Courts (MTCs) of Manila based on petitions for exclusion filed by Domingo Vacal and Ramon Cheng, barangay (village) chairman and kagawad, respectively, of the village.The 108 e... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/108-flying-voters-dropped-from-manila-voters-list/391176/ |
MIAA targets picky, ‘colorum’ drivers | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-12-31 17:38:50+00:00 | Authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) put in place an “Oplan Isnabero” simultaneously with a crackdown on colorum taxi drivers as the New Year neared.The colorum drivers operate without a government franchise.“Oplan Isnabero” eyes choosy taxi drivers who refuse to take in passengers.Since Saturda... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/miaa-targets-picky-colorum-drivers/371532/ |
Pagasa to take over govt's Project NOAH | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-01-31 20:58:11+00:00 | Pagasa to take over govt’s Project NOAHBy home/News/Nation/Pagasa to take over govt’s Project NOAHTHE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) will be taking over the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (Project NOAH), according to Department of Science and Technolo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pagasa-take-govts-project-noah/309905/ |
Court urged to junk Abalos’ plea to dismiss case | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2016-12-20 21:35:38+00:00 | The prosecution has asked the Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division to deny for lack of merit a plea of former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. to dismiss a graft case filed against him over alleged procurement of two vehicles amounting to P1.7 million without public bidding in 2003. Abalos alleg... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-urged-junk-abalos-plea-dismiss-case/302867/ |
Police incentive, 14th month pay out Nov 18 | ['Anthony Vargas'] | 2016-11-17 21:15:34+00:00 | THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said the Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) of P5,000 for each member of the police force will be released next month.The PNP made an earlier announcement that the PEI of its personnel will be given along with their 14th month pay on November 18, 2016.Director Arch... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/police-incentive-14th-month-pay-nov-18-2/297071/ |
New SAF contingent deployed to Bilibid | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-07-24 21:34:28+00:00 | A new contingent was deployed to the national penitentiary New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) in Muntinlupa City after the discovery of the illegal drug trade inside the jail.The deployment came about when the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was ordered to replace hundreds of police commandos mannin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/new-saf-contingent-deployed-to-bilibid/340376/ |
PNP nabs MMDA enforcer in Pasay for extortion | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-10-21 00:56:09+00:00 | The Philippine National Police Counter-Intelligence Task Force (PNP-CITF) on Saturday arrested a traffic enforcer of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for robbery extortion in Pasay City. In a report, the PNP-CITF said the MMDA traffic enforcer was identified as Emilio Guinto, who was nabbed during a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pnp-nabs-mmda-enforcer-in-pasay-for-extortion/454922/ |
DOLE calls higher fund premium as savings | ['Micah Yvana M. Vardeleon'] | 2017-01-16 21:13:31+00:00 | Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd on Monday said the higher monthly contribution of members of the Social Security System should be seen as long-term savings instead of an expense.“We must bear in mind that an actively paying SSS member can avail of social benefits and loan privileges,” Bello added.An increase of 1.5... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dole-calls-higher-fund-premium-savings/307245/ |
P9.8-B aviation system ‘operational’ this year | ['Benjie Vergara'] | 2017-06-20 22:09:19+00:00 | The Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) facility will be fully operational on or before December this year, the country’s aviation regulator said on Tuesday.“It is already functional and will be fully operational toward the end of this year,” Eric Apolonio, Civil Aviation Author... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p9-8-b-aviation-system-operational-year/333871/ |
Revilla hit for delaying pork scam trial | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-06-17 00:04:32+00:00 | THE Sandiganbayan’s First Division has thumbed down former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s plea to require the prosecution to identify evidence it had presented to prove the primary allegations in the plunder case he is facing in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam.Rev... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/revilla-hit-for-delaying-pork-scam-trial/409254/ |
Thai envoy inducts officers of international women’s group | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-08-16 22:24:22+00:00 | CONTINUE to be an inspiration and a solution to ailments of society.This was the message of Thailand Ambassador to the Philippines Thanatip Upatising to officials and members of the All Nations Women’s Group (ANWG) of the Young Women’s Christian Association of Manila during the organization’s recent diamond anniversary... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/thai-envoy-inducts-officers-international-womens-group/344882/ |
‘Bato’ reshuffles key police officials | ['Anthony Vargas'] | 2016-12-15 21:52:44+00:00 | Retirement of a ranking police official prompted the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief to order on Thursday a top-level reorganization of other key personnel.PNP Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has approved new designations of senior police officials based on recommendation made by the Senior Officers Pla... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bato-reshuffles-key-police-officials-2/301911/ |
SC reorganizes its 3 divisions | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-01-08 18:11:04+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC) has reorganized its three divisions in view of the retirement of two senior justices.The reshuffle was effected through Special Order No. 2409, dated December 29, 2016.It came about upon the retirement of SC Justice Jose Portugal Perez on December 14, 2016 and Justice Arturo Brion on December 29,... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sc-reorganizes-3-divisions/305827/ |
De Lima’s former lover charged before DOJ | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2016-12-29 19:46:21+00:00 | Congressional leaders on Thursday charged before the Department of Justice (DOJ) Ronnie Dayan, the former lover of Sen. Leila de Lima, for ignoring their summons in an earlier inquiry by the House justice committee into the illegal drug trade at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP).The complaint was filed by Speaker Pantaleon... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/de-limas-former-lover-charged-doj/304264/ |
Court resets pre-trial of graft raps vs Enrile | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2016-10-24 21:36:41+00:00 | The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan’s Third Division deferred the pre-trial of the graft cases filed against former senator Juan Ponce Enrile and several others in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam.During the scheduled pre-trial on Monday, the court reset the same to Jun... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-resets-pre-trial-graft-raps-vs-enrile-2/292933/ |
Prosecution: Withdraw charges vs Nur Misuari | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-04-29 00:15:28+00:00 | The prosecution has moved for the withdrawal of graft and malversation cases that were filed against former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Gov. Nur Misuari and other individuals over an allegedly anomalous procurement of educational materials.The Office of the Ombudsman filed the cases before the Sandiganb... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/prosecution-withdraw-charges-vs-nur-misuari/395667/ |
Peace talks depend on ‘sincerity’ of National Democratic Front | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-03-08 00:02:12+00:00 | Resuming peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) would depend on the sincerity of the communists and on their agreeing to a ceasefire, the Philippine Army said on Wednesday.The NDF is an umbrella organization that counts as members among others the Communist Party of the Ph... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/peace-talks-depend-on-sincerity-of-national-democratic-front/384651/ |
Teachers score Briones’ ‘anti-teacher’ policies | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-07-08 23:06:23+00:00 | MILITANT teachers’ group Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Saturday hit Education Secretary Leonor Briones for siding with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in denying teachers local allowances and additional school supplies.“Secretary Briones’ ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/teachers-score-briones-anti-teacher-policies/337315/ |
Lawyer: Marcos should pay P2B for poll protest | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-06-20 22:06:30+00:00 | Former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should pay for the P2.08-billion worth of Commission on Elections (Comelec) lease dues, among others, in connection with Marcos’ poll protest against Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo, according to an election lawyer.Romulo Macalintal, legal counsel for Robredo, made the assertion ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawyer-marcos-pay-p2b-poll-protest/333869/ |
Palace probes ERC officials' lavish trips | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-09-01 22:05:37+00:00 | Palace probes ERC officials’ lavish tripshome/News/Nation/Palace probes ERC officials’ lavish tripsMalacañang is investigating five Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) officials over their alleged lavish trips abroad.Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella was referring to ERC commissioners Alfredo Non, Josefina Magpale-A... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-probes-erc-officials-lavish-trips/348036/ |
BIR sues Mighty Corp. for not paying taxes | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-05-27 23:32:56+00:00 | The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed a criminal complaint with the Department of Justice against tobacco firm Mighty Corporation over alleged violations of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997.The company’s officers, President Lt. Gen. Edilberto Adan (retired), Executive Vice President Oscar Barrientos,... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bir-sues-mighty-corp-not-paying-taxes/329634/ |
Cabinet ‘militarization,’ Mocha appointment hit | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-05-12 21:05:08+00:00 | THE Liberal Party (LP) on Friday expressed concern over an apparent “militarization” happening in the bureaucracy, pointing to the continuous appointments of former police and military men in the government by President Rodrigo Duterte.Senator Francis Pangilinan, LP president, cited the recent installation of former Ar... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cabinet-militarization-mocha-appointment-hit/326886/ |
DOH warns vs tetanus from firecracker wounds | ['Micah Yvana M. Vardeleon'] | 2017-01-04 22:46:44+00:00 | ASSISTANT Secretary of Health Enrique Tayag has called on the public to seek medical attention once injured by a firecracker to prevent risks of tetanus. Tetanus is a serious illness that causes the locking of the jaws and can lead to death if not immediately treated. “One can acquire tetanus as early as two days after... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doh-warns-vs-tetanus-firecracker-wounds/305184/ |
Switch networks without changing phone numbers | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-02-21 00:03:46+00:00 | MOBILE phone users may soon have more freedom to switch from one service provider to another without even changing their mobile numbers with the Senate’s passage of the Lifetime Cellphone Number Act on final reading.Authored by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, Senate Bill (SB) 1636 would soon provide mobile users with the opti... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/switch-networks-without-changing-phone-numbers/381562/ |
More medical exam, treatment for Revilla | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2016-11-10 21:28:11+00:00 | Former Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. will be undergoing further examination and treatment at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig City (Metro Manila) where he was brought last Saturday.The Sandiganbayan’s First Division earlier granted his plea to stay at the hospital in order to undergo laboratory tests until he is discharged... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/medical-exam-treatment-revilla/295874/ |
PH students win 10 medals in Singapore math contest | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-09-17 17:45:05+00:00 | Ten students from Makati City’s public schools bagged ten medals, including one gold, in the International Mathematics Open for Young Achievers (IMOYA) held in Singapore early this month.Rita Riddle, Department of Education (DepEd) superintendent for Makati, said Grade 3 student Justine Mae Vito Cruz of Bangkal Element... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-students-win-10-medals-singapore-math-contest/351236/ |
NIA’s 2018 budget gets Congress’ nod | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-09-13 21:21:31+00:00 | THE House of Representatives has approved the P40.8-billion budget for 2018 of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA).The amount is higher by six percent than the P38.3 billion allotted for the irrigation sector this year.Bulk of the approved budget or P26.8 billion will go to restoration, repair and rehabilitati... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/nias-2018-budget-gets-congress-nod/350477/ |
First day of campaigning peaceful - PNP | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-05-06 00:05:35+00:00 | First day of campaigning peaceful – PNPByhome/News/Nation/First day of campaigning peaceful – PNPTHE first day of the campaign period for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (village and youth) elections was generally peaceful, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).Chief Supt. John Bulalacao, PNP spokesma... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/first-day-of-campaigning-peaceful-pnp/397100/ |
Duterte meets Jordan’s King Abdullah | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-09-07 00:03:39+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday met with Jordanian King Abdullah II in a bid to strengthen the bilateral relations between the Philippines and the Hashemite Kingdom.Duterte was given full military honors upon arriving at Al Husseinieh Palace Courtyard, where the two leaders held bilateral meeting to broaden “coop... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-meets-jordans-king-abdullah/438857/ |
‘Emong’ threatens Cagayan | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-07-02 22:35:49+00:00 | A low pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Luzon has developed into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau said on Sunday.The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Emong was spotted at 765 kilometers east of Tuguegarao, Cagayan with maximum sustained winds of ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/emong-threatens-cagayan/336199/ |
Drug crimes ‘decreased’ under govt crackdown | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-05-02 21:14:21+00:00 | Drug-related crimes in the Philippines have “decreased” since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office last year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday.Based on data from the office of Director for Operations Camilo Cascolan, a total of 64,917 drug suspects surrendered during government’s war on drugs du... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/drug-crimes-decreased-govt-crackdown/325203/ |
Be objective, UK envoy tells Duterte | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2016-11-24 22:21:56+00:00 | UNITED Kingdom Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Ahmad has advised the Philippines to be objective in fostering closer relations with Russia.President Rodrigo Duterte has been heaping praises on Moscow led by his “idol” Vladimir Putin.Duterte expressed desire to join a “new world order” dominated by Russia and China a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/objective-uk-envoy-tells-duterte/298262/ |
Revisit the Laguna de Bay project cancelled in 2011 | ['Disenteng Drug Lord'] | 6/3/2017 0:00 | what it had already put into the country plus interest since 2011.The cancellation of the contract was said to be a decision of then new President Benigno S. Aquino III who was suspicious of any deal entered into by the previous Gloria Macapagal Arroyo administration. Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme vouched for th... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/06/revisit-the-laguna-de-bay-project-cancelled-in-2011/ |
9 individuals face graft case over fertilizer procurement | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2017-04-23 00:39:19+00:00 | The Office of the Ombudsman has filed a graft case at the Sandiganbayan against nine individuals in connection with the alleged anomalous procurement of liquid fertilizers in 2004.Named respondents were Rodolfo Guieb, who was identified in the charge sheet as then-provincial agricultural officer of the Department of Ag... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/9-individuals-face-graft-case-fertilizer-procurement/323631/ |
P2B more sought for feeding program | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-10-14 22:54:35+00:00 | SENATOR Grace Poe wants an additional outlay of P2 billion to support next year’s implementation of the school-based feeding program, which will include the purchase of kitchen equipment.She pressed for the additional budget to ensure that the 2.5 million “wasted and severely wasted” school children or those with chron... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p2b-sought-feeding-program/356447/ |
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