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Govt should have ‘share’ from Grab, Uber income | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-07-18 22:57:32+00:00 | The government wants to have a share from the income of ride-sharing companies, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Tuesday, amid an impending crackdown on Grab and Uber drivers.This came about after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered transport network companies Grab and... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-share-grab-uber-income/339135/ |
PCSO sees successful lottery tech systems upgrade | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-02-27 00:01:16+00:00 | Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan on Monday said the agency is confident it can bid out this year the P10.906-billion Nationwide Online Lottery System (NOLS) project to upgrade the more than 20-year-old equipment being used for Lotto games draws.He said the bidding for the p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pcso-sees-successful-lottery-tech-systems-upgrade/382934/ |
Maranao execs decry dumping of rogue cops into Marawi | ['Cest Moi Toujour', 'Paul Parenas'] | 6/7/2017 0:00 | The two Mandaluyong City cops who were caught on video hitting two barangay ordinance violators arrived here on Wednesday on disciplinary deployment but strife-gripped Maranao officials received them coldly and urged higher authorities to stop dumping rogue cops in Mindanao.“Erring cops should be sued administratively.... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/06/maranao-execs-decry-dumping-of-rogue-cops-into-marawi/ |
DoH records 449 cases of firecracker injuries | ['Kenneth Hare Hernandez'] | 2018-01-06 23:03:20+00:00 | The Department of Health’s (DoH) Epidemiology Bureau has recorded 449 firecracker-related injuries during the surveillance period that ran from December 21 last year to January 5.Out of the 449 cases recorded in sentinel hospitals, 243 came from Metro Manila.Of the 243 registered in Metro Manila, 114 cases came from Ma... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doh-records-449-cases-firecracker-injuries/372736/ |
Repatriation OFWs in Kuwait hastened | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-03-23 23:09:33+00:00 | UNDOCUMENTED Filipinos in Kuwait who want to return to the Philippines have until April 12 to register in order for them to avail of the two-month extension the Kuwaiti government granted last February, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday.DFA issued the deadline after the Philippine Embassy reported a ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/repatriation-ofws-in-kuwait-hastened/388074/ |
‘People should know about federalism’ | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-07-15 00:02:41+00:00 | Former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel Jr. on Saturday said the people should not endorse the federal system just because President Rodrigo Duterte favors it.Pimentel is a member of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) that crafted a new charter.“I think the people should not endorse the federal system just because t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/people-should-know-about-federalism/419572/ |
SC designates cybercrime courts | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-05-07 22:34:37+00:00 | THE Supreme Court (SC) has assigned special courts for cases involving cybercrimes, among others.In a full-court ruling, the SC designated certain branches of the Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) to try and decide cybercrime cases under Republic Act (RA) 10715 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.According to the high... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sc-designates-cybercrime-courts/326021/ |
Kids now computer savvy – Korean techie | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-02-22 20:54:48+00:00 | TOKYO: “You may not like smartphone but whether you like it or not [you are forced to use it] and things are changing [fast],” according to David Sehyeon Baek, general manager of Korean firm Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, the main speaker on Wednesday on the third day of a five-day conference of mass media... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/kids-now-computer-savvy-korean-techie/313639/ |
House to subpoena ad man in ERC anomaly | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-05-02 21:13:28+00:00 | The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability will subpoena Luis Morelos, the owner of advertising agency FatFree Inc. who was implicated in the allegedly anomalous infomercial project that led to the suicide of lawyer Francisco Villa Jr., the former head of the Bids and Awards Committee of the Energ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-subpoena-ad-man-erc-anomaly/325201/ |
‘Clear disinformation’ claims of coal tax raising power rates | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-12-25 00:05:40+00:00 | Claims made by some power-generating firms that an increase in coal excise tax would lead to higher electricity rates in the country amount to “clear disinformation,” according to Sen. Loren Legarda.Legarda, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has maintained that the recent increase in the coal excise tax was ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/clear-disinformation-claims-coal-tax-raising-power-rates/370494/ |
Atienza decries problems in NLEX, SLEX | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-10-30 00:24:15+00:00 | Buhay Partylist Rep. Lito Atienza on Monday warned that the South Luzon and North Luzon expressways would become “oversized parking lots” when the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2 because of the slow transition of vehicles passing through the tollgates.Thousands of motorists are e... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/atienza-decries-problems-in-nlex-slex/459445/ |
‘Bato’ orders inventory of seized illegal drugs | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-04-03 20:06:17+00:00 | TO make sure that seized illegal drugs are not being recycled back to the streets, the Philippine National Police chief, Director General Ronald dela Rosa, on Monday ordered an inventory of all evidence under the custody of the PNP Crime Laboratory in Camp Crame in Quezon City.“I am directing the director of the DIDM [... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bato-orders-inventory-seized-illegal-drugs-2/320781/ |
Return workers’ P5-B tax refund, BIR urged | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-11-17 22:05:15+00:00 | THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is yet to refund an estimated P5 billion that it unlawfully deducted from minimum-wage earners despite a ruling issued by the Supreme Court (SC) almost a year ago.Organized labor on Friday took the cudgels for the more than 30 million ordinary workers nationwide, insisting that a ca... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/return-workers-p5-b-tax-refund-bir-urged/363422/ |
Show-cause order vs de Lima gets DOJ backing | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2016-11-30 21:54:05+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DOJ) has supported a move of the House of Representatives to issue a show-cause order against Sen. Leila de Lima in connection with her alleged links to the illegal drug trade that the chamber has been probing.According to Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd, they support the House Commit... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/show-cause-order-vs-de-lima-gets-doj-backing-2/299228/ |
Bishop fears return of PNP to drug war | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-12-10 18:52:38+00:00 | A Church leader has expressed apprehension on the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to tap again the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the government’s anti-illegal drug campaign, warning that it could lead to the resurgence of arbitrary killings of suspected drug pushers and drug users.Manila Auxiliary Bishop Br... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bishop-fears-return-pnp-drug-war/367879/ |
Lacson: Callamard violated protocol | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-05-07 22:33:52+00:00 | BETWEEN the Philippine government and United Nations special rapporteur Agnes Callamard, Sen. Panfilo Lacson over the weekend said he would choose to believe the government’s statement that the rapporteur skipped protocol during her visit to the country last week.According to Lacson, Callamard should have gone through ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lacson-callamard-violated-protocol/326015/ |
Draft EO on ‘endo’ submitted to Duterte | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-05-12 21:04:36+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is studying, and may sign any time soon, the labor sector-crafted draft Executive Order (EO) that will guide and help him fulfill his election promise to put a stop to contractualization or endo (end of contract) practice of employers.The draft EO was submitted by the Associated Labor Unions-T... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/draft-eo-endo-submitted-duterte-2/326898/ |
Fatal hazing: Warrant issuance upheld | ['Raadee S. Sausa'] | 2018-03-18 23:28:04+00:00 | THE Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) has denied motions filed by Aegis Juris fraternity members to suspend issuance of arrest warrants to 10 of them who are facing criminal charges.In a hearing on March 16, Presiding Judge Alfredo Ampuan of Branch 40 of the Manila RTC said he would proceed to determine probable cause ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/fatal-hazing-warrant-issuance-upheld/387117/ |
House passes SIM card registration bill | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-05-23 00:02:08+00:00 | The House of Representatives has approved a bill that seeks to require the registration of all SIM cards.Rep. Wes Gatchalian welcomed the approval on third reading of House Bill 7233.“As one of the authors of this bill, I am pleased that we have taken a step closer towards ensuring a more responsible and accountable us... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-passes-sim-card-registration-bill/400474/ |
Faeldon back in Senate custody after oath-taking | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-01-16 20:39:24+00:00 | FORMER Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon was back in Senate custody after he took his oath on Tuesday as deputy administrator for operations at the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Camp Aguinaldo, headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).Faledon was released temporarily upon the order of Senate blue... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/faeldon-back-senate-custody-oath-taking/374652/ |
Executive session eyed for sister of ERC official | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-03-13 21:09:13+00:00 | The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability is prepared to talk to veteran journalist Rosario Sofia “Charie” Villa in a closed-door session to find out what she knows about the suicide of her brother, Francisco Villa Jr., who headed the Bids and Awards Committee at the Energy Regulatory Commission ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/executive-session-eyed-sister-erc-official/317046/ |
Govt intel funds doubled in 2017—CoA | ['Glee Jalea'] | 2018-10-30 00:22:09+00:00 | The government’s intelligence funds increased by 101.78 percent or P8.98 billion from P4.52 billion in 2016, the Commission on Audit (CoA) said in its annual financial report released on October 25.“Confidential, intelligence and extraordinary expenses totaling P8.98 billion represented 2.97 percent of the total (Maint... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-intel-funds-doubled-in-2017-coa/459432/ |
New Sandigan justice named | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2016-12-11 21:28:44+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Bernelito Fernandez, a former Quezon City Branch 79 Regional Trial Court judge, as a magistrate of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan.A transmittal letter of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, dated December 7, 2016, said Fernandez shall... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/new-sandigan-justice-named/301196/ |
INC expands outreach drive in US | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-09-27 00:01:35+00:00 | The Iglesia Ni Cristo has expanded its outreach program dubbed “Lingap sa Mamamayan” in the United States to provide free livelihood assistance to communities.The INC conducted “Aid to Humanity, Fight Poverty” activities under its Lingap program in New York and Connecticut, as part of its mission to “positively affect ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/inc-expands-outreach-drive-in-us/445672/ |
Cardinal Tagle: Support Marawi rehab | ['Michael Timbreza', 'Simon Antonio', 'Parasa Bayan'] | 9/11/2017 0:00 | Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle appealed to the faithful yesterday to contribute to the ongoing rehabilitation efforts for war-torn Marawi City.In a radio interview, the prelate said now is the perfect time for the faithful to show their gratitude to Muslim brothers Marawi City, who protected Christian... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/11/09/cardinal-tagle-support-marawi-rehab/ |
PNP official rules out repeat of Resorts World incident | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-06-06 22:34:12+00:00 | The chief of an office of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that oversees security agencies on Tuesday said there will not be a repeat of the Resorts World Manila incident that killed 37 people last Friday.The assurance from Chief Supt. Jose Mario Espino, head of the Supervisory Office for Security Investigation Age... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pnp-official-rules-repeat-resorts-world-incident/331308/ |
BOC to modernize central port facilities | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-01-01 20:42:07+00:00 | THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) will modernize its central port facilities to further improve management and provide excellent services to the public that is at par with the best practices in the world.Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon over the weekend said they are in the process of coming up with a plan, which will be... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/boc-modernize-central-port-facilities/304635/ |
DILG’s drop box project to cost P500M | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-10-11 20:11:22+00:00 | The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said its drug drop box project in the barangay (villages) to report drug suspects would cost P500 million to implement.“That would be P500 million. That was the same as last year’s budget when we weren’t able to start right away with the project. Early this yea... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dilgs-drop-box-project-cost-p500m/355956/ |
31 Pinoys among Italy’s quake evacuees | ['Michael Joe T. Delizo'] | 2016-10-31 20:41:10+00:00 | NINE Filipino families are among the thousands of evacuees of a strong quake that rocked central Italy on Sunday, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).Citing reports from the Philippine Embassy in Rome, DFA Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Charles Jose said the government assisted 31 Filipinos from ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/31-pinoys-among-italys-quake-evacuees/294052/ |
Tarlac pushes 10-year livestock program | ['Jerry N. Adlaw'] | 2018-03-17 00:07:02+00:00 | TARLAC CITY: Local officials here are pushing for implementation of a 10-year livestock development program eyed to provide additional benefits to farmers and contribute to national production and economic stability.During an executive session recently, Vice Mayor Genaro Mendoza expressed support to the proponents of t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/tarlac-pushes-10-year-livestock-program/386609/ |
Ombudsman probes ex-Davao vice mayor Paolo Duterte | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-05-10 00:01:51+00:00 | Former Davao City vice mayor Paolo Duterte is being investigated by the Office of the Ombudsman but Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales could not specify the charges filed against the President’s son.“Well, they said there are cases pending investigation,” she told reporters in an interview on Tuesday.Duterte resigned as... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ombudsman-probes-ex-davao-vice-mayor-paolo-duterte/397820/ |
Informal settlers’ mandatory relocation okayed | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-05-23 22:16:17+00:00 | A mandatory on-site, in-city and near-city relocation for informal settlers is a step closer to becoming a law.This became possible after the House of Representatives by 221 votes approved House Bill (HB) 5347, which also obligates the government to come up with a People’s Plan as a requirement for the relocation progr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/informal-settlers-mandatory-relocation-okayed/328827/ |
‘Liberalize economy under Cha-cha’ | ['Ed Velasco'] | 2018-10-01 00:03:01+00:00 | A think tank has reiterated the need to open up the economy to foreign competition through changes in the 1987 Constitution.The Foundation for Economic Freedom said its suggested amendments were the same as those submitted in 2016 before members of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments.Among its suggestions ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/liberalize-economy-under-cha-cha/447078/ |
Senate passes bill abolishing Road Board | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-02-12 20:54:33+00:00 | THE Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill abolishing the Road Board and transferring its powers and functions to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DoTr).Eighteen senators voted in favor of Senate bill 1620, authored and sponsored by Sen. Manny... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-passes-bill-abolishing-road-board/379742/ |
CA justice defends ruling vs House on ‘Ilocos 6’ | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-06-19 21:52:37+00:00 | A magistrate of the Court of Appeals (CA), who earned the ire of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for ordering the release of the so-called Ilocos 6 or the provincial employees of Ilocos Norte who were detained by the House of Representatives, is defending his ruling against the chamber.Associate Justice Stephen Cruz, when as... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ca-justice-defends-ruling-vs-house-ilocos-6/333667/ |
LTO starts releasing of license plates | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2018-07-06 00:03:09+00:00 | The Land Transportation Office on Thursday started releasing license plates for vehicles registered in July 2016.LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante said the plates for the succeeding months of 2016 were being shipped to the agency’s regional offices for distribution.The LTO advised car owners to wait for a notifica... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lto-starts-releasing-of-license-plates/416331/ |
Recto wants P1M for wounded soldiers | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-09-02 23:24:29+00:00 | SEN. Ralph Recto on Saturday sought to increase to P1 million from P250,000, the budget for each government trooper wounded in the ongoing battle to liberate Marawi City from Maute extremists.The Senate President Pro Tempore also deplored that the number of wounded soldiers and policemen in the war in Marawi has alread... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/recto-wants-p1m-wounded-soldiers/348345/ |
Meralco lowers Sept power rates a bit | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2018-09-07 00:01:20+00:00 | THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said power rates would go down by P0.1458 per kWh this month despite higher inflation rates and slight depreciation of the peso.Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson, said the decrease “goes against the current trend that we see with other basic goods and commodities.”The rate adjustme... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/meralco-lowers-sept-power-rates-a-bit/438852/ |
DPWH, Coast Guard ready for Yuletide season | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-12-23 20:16:57+00:00 | THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have activated their respective traveler and commuter assistance programs in anticipation of the expected volume of traffic along national roads and heavy influx of passengers in various seaports this Yuletide season.Public Works an... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dpwh-coast-guard-ready-yuletide-season/370292/ |
Group questions govt withdrawal from ICC | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-06-13 22:36:37+00:00 | Another petition was filed before the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday seeking to declare as invalid the Philippine government’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).The Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court (PCICC) said the withdrawal is violative of the 1987 Co... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/group-questions-govt-withdrawal-from-icc/407846/ |
Crime victims down – SWS | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-09-21 00:10:17+00:00 | THE number of families that fell victim to common crimes went down in the past six months, a survey by Social Weather Systems (SWS) showed.The poll, conducted from June 27 to 30, bared that only 5.3 percent of families were victims of common crimes such as pickpocketing or robbery, break-ins, carnapping and physical vi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/crime-victims-down-sws/443439/ |
Senators oppose China Telecom | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-11-13 00:13:08+00:00 | THE Senate minority bloc on Monday questioned the selection process employed by the government in choosing the Mislatel consortium as the “provisional” new major player (NMP) in the telecommunications industry.Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon as well as Senators Risa Hontiveros, Leila de Lima, Francis Pangilinan ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senators-oppose-china-telecom/466654/ |
House to quickly resolve impeach rap vs 7 justices | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-08-28 00:08:33+00:00 | The House of Representatives would quickly resolve the impeachment complaint filed against seven Supreme Court justices who voted in favor of removing then Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno via quo warranto, Justice panel chairman Salvador Leachon of Oriental Mindoro said on Monday.“There is a standing order from the ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-to-quickly-resolve-impeach-rap-vs-7-justices/435316/ |
Court junks plea for road sharing | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-04-07 21:26:14+00:00 | THE Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition seeking to compel several government agencies to effect the “road-sharing principle.”In a full-court decision, the tribunal turned down the case filed by the group of one Victoria Segovia in 2014 that sought to release the road user’s tax to implement the road sharing and... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/court-junks-plea-road-sharing/321591/ |
File raps if you have proof, military dares accusers | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-05-19 00:02:31+00:00 | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday dared its accusers to file charges if they have proof that the military was behind the burning of Lumad schools.Col. Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesman, made the challenge in response to allegations hurled by indigenous groups in Mindanao.“We challenge our accusers [to] pr... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/file-raps-if-you-have-proof-military-dares-accusers/399554/ |
Two bettors win P15.8-M lotto pot | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-10-30 21:42:52+00:00 | BETTORS from Pasig City and Antipolo City will share the P15.8-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).According to Conrado Zabella, PCSO general manager for Gaming Sector, the two lucky winners correctly guessed the winning combination 32-22-16-36-10-27 during Sunday night’... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/two-bettors-win-p15-8-m-lotto-pot/359629/ |
Duterte stands pat on SSS premium hike | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-01-12 20:07:26+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte is not keen on proposals to defer an increase in monthly contribution of Social Security System (SSS) members starting this year to compensate for a pension hike, according to a Palace official.In a statement, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday said Duterte alread... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-stands-pat-sss-premium-hike/306564/ |
Robredo to help victims of drug-related killings | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-03-23 22:21:50+00:00 | Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo has vowed to leave no stone unturned in helping victims of alleged drug-related killings amid impeachment threats against her.Robredo made the statement after at least eight organizations paid her a visit on Thursday morning to assure her of their support in light of Speaker Pantaleo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-help-victims-drug-related-killings-2/318838/ |
Releases of questioned grants suspended–PCSO | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-10-31 22:21:19+00:00 | THE Philippine Charity Swe epstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday said it already suspended releases of questioned benefits and allowances of its officials and employees as early as September.In a statement, PCSO Chairman Jorge Corpus and General Manager Alexander Balutan noted that the order to stop the releases was in com... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/releases-questioned-grants-suspended-pcso/359863/ |
PNP, PCSO join forces vs illegal gambling | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-04-30 02:01:02+00:00 | THE Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) vowed on Saturday to work closely together for the “successful expansion” of the Small Town Lottery (STL) in response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against illegal gambling and corruption in the country.The STL generated... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pnp-pcso-join-forces-vs-illegal-gambling/324733/ |
Revilla’s plea to dismiss plunder case vs him junked | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-02-14 20:40:25+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC) has junked with finality a plea of former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. to dismiss a case for plunder against him at the Sandiganbayan in connection with the pork barrel scam.During Tuesday’s en banc session of the SC, the 15-man court stood firm on its decision last December 6 to dismiss Revi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/revillas-plea-dismiss-plunder-case-vs-junked-2/312214/ |
Major pnp posts reshuffled | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-03-20 23:10:02+00:00 | THE retirement of the No. 2 man of the Philippine National Police (PNP) resulted in a major reshuffle in the organization’s command group, directorial staff and the national support units.Deputy Director General Ramon Apolinario, deputy PNP chief for operations, has been appointed deputy chief for administration, repla... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/major-pnp-posts-reshuffled/318273/ |
Water hyacinth team to clear Pasig | ['Ramon O'] | 2/7/2017 0:00 | The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) has created Task Force Water Hyacinth that will provide livelihood to the people living near the river.Huge patches of water hyacinths have choked parts of Pasig river. The plants also forced the suspension of the river ferry service.“The spread of water hyacinths is a n... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/02/water-hyacinth-team-to-clear-pasig/ |
Rotc backers to deal with hazing, corruption | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-02-22 20:55:32+00:00 | CORPS commanders, senior reservist commanders and top military officials have vowed to actively address hazing and corruption in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) even as they threw full support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for the restoration of the program.In a national summit held at the Armed Force... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/rotc-backers-deal-hazing-corruption/313640/ |
168 new officers to join Army | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-09-02 00:03:44+00:00 | A total of 168 new officers who recentlly graduated from the Officer Candidate School in Capas, Tarlac will join the Philippine Army.The Officer Candidate Course “Emancipator” Class 50-2018 is comprised of teachers, criminologists, nurses, engineers, bankers, agriculturists and other professionals.Second Lieutenant Luw... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/168-new-officers-to-join-army/437191/ |
The mess at ERC | ['Mike Dela Cruz'] | 30/04/2017 0:00 | accounted for a lion’s share of 3,551 MW of this total.Filipinos pay one of the most expensive electricity rates in Asia. CSP seemed to be one of the promising solutions to this problem. The ERC could reject a DU’s application for proposed electricity rates, as contained in a PSA, if the ERC finds out that the DU does ... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/04/30/the-mess-at-erc/ |
Poe seeks measures to prevent cyber attacks, data breaches | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-05-29 00:03:49+00:00 | SEN. Grace Poe has urged a Senate panel to investigate a report that the Philippines is one of the countries “most prone” to cyber security attacks.She filed Resolution 728 directing the Senate Committee on Science and Technology to conduct the inquiry to determine remedial measures to prevent data breaches and protect... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/poe-seeks-measures-to-prevent-cyber-attacks-data-breaches/401796/ |
Signing of MOU key to lifting of Kuwait ban | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-03-07 00:02:22+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will lift the ban on the deployment of Filipino workers if a Memorandum of Understanding on labor policies is signed by the Philippines and Kuwait and if the death of Joanna Demafelis was given justice, according to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd.“The President has set two conditions—the ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/signing-mou-key-lifting-kuwait-ban/384485/ |
DFA opens more passport appointment slots | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-06-15 00:05:06+00:00 | THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will open thousands of new passport appointment slots this week following the opening of its ePayment portal on Thursday.The ePayment Portal requires passport applicants to prepay the processing fees through selected payment centers, thus increasing the capacity of the department... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dfa-opens-more-passport-appointment-slots/408134/ |
PDEA steps up crackdown on drug-dealing foreigners | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-01-10 21:22:06+00:00 | “Foreigners” were found to be greatly involved in the spread of illegal drugs in the country. In 2016, a total of 112 [foreigners] were arrested for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.”This was the assessment made by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director Genera... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pdea-steps-crackdown-drug-dealing-foreigners-2/306216/ |
P184 wage hike sought for Metro workers | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-07-07 00:14:39+00:00 | THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has started public consultations on the proposal to increase the minimum wage in the National Capital Region (NCR) by P184.The Associated Labor Unions (ALU) that filed the petition claimed that the purchasing power of the present P491 daily minimum pay for NCR workers has s... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p184-wage-hike-sought-metro-workers/336982/ |
No special treatment for ‘Citizen Bong Go’ | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-10-23 00:02:26+00:00 | Former special assistant to the President and senatorial candidate Christopher Lawrence “Bong Go said that he was just an ordinary citizen who wanted nothing more than to continue serving the public by passing laws that would uplift their lives.Go said that if elected in the 2019 mid-term elections, he would support th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-special-treatment-for-citizen-bong-go/455703/ |
‘No such thing as fake rice’ | ['James Konstantin Galvez'] | 2017-06-23 20:51:40+00:00 | The Grains Retailers’ Confederation of the Philippines Inc. (Grecon) has expressed alarm over the wildfire-like spread of news and social media posts on fake rice in the country.“There’s no such thing as fake rice, only fake news,” Grecon president James Magbanua said in a news conference on Friday.Magbanua added that ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-thing-fake-rice/334509/ |
Senate mulls use of P204B Malampaya funds | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-07-31 00:06:23+00:00 | THE Senate Committee on Energy is considering using the P204 billion Malampaya fund to reduce the universal charge and ease the burden of consumers on their monthly electricity bill.Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the committee, said the move could result in household savings of as much as P2,033 annually.Gatchali... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-mulls-use-of-p204b-malampaya-funds/425050/ |
Bishops: Audit terminal fees collected from OFWs | ['Ernie B. Esconde'] | 2017-04-28 20:11:15+00:00 | BALANGA City: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines- Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) on Friday asked for full accounting of the airport terminal fee of P550 collected from each departing overseas Filipino worker (OFW).“How much has been refunded and where and how much is ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bishops-audit-terminal-fees-collected-ofws-2/324553/ |
Police role in Korean’s kidnapping probed | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-01-12 20:02:16+00:00 | The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating a police officer who was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a South Korean last October 18 in Angeles City, Pampanga.NBI National Capital Region chief Ric Diaz clarified that although kidnapping charges were already filed against the police officer, his t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/police-role-koreans-kidnapping-probed-2/306555/ |
Philippines has highest breast cancer prevalence | ['Micah Yvana M. Vardeleon'] | 2017-02-09 21:24:06+00:00 | In 2016, the Philippines topped 197 countries with the most number of cases of breast cancer, data released by Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society have shown.It is also one of the countries worldwide with the highest prevalence rates of cancer.Mortality rates are also ballooning.To help combat the dreaded ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/philippines-highest-breast-cancer-prevalence/311347/ |
Medical facilities for tourists lacking | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-04-01 00:03:39+00:00 | House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said he, Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol Matugas and Surigao del Norte (First District) Rep. Francisco Jose Matugas 2nd are “already taking steps to address…the lack of first aid and medical facilities” in the case of Siargao.The House leader made the statement over the weekend after broadcas... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/medical-facilities-for-tourists-lacking/389823/ |
DepEd strengthens financial literacy in schools | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2018-06-03 01:07:40+00:00 | EDUCATION Secretary Leonor Briones led the launch of the Financial Literacy Program for Schools, a partnership project of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Education (DepEd), and BDO Foundation in Mandaluyong City.In her keynote address, Briones reiterated the importance of financial literacy.“This i... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/deped-strengthens-financial-literacy-in-schools/403858/ |
Senator tells Justice chief: Go ahead, file complaints | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-09-14 19:16:12+00:00 | SENATOR Risa Hontiveros is unfazed by a threat of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd to file criminal, civil and ethics complaints against her for violating his privacy and the anti-wiretapping in her recent privilege speech.Hontiveros at the same time maintained that she did not commit any violation since a text ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senator-tells-justice-chief-go-ahead-file-complaints/350683/ |
PH gives $100K to typhoon victims | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-04-07 21:25:24+00:00 | The Philippines on Friday turned over $100,000 to Sri Lanka as humanitarian assistance to those affected by Typhoon Roanu in May 2016 that left 201 dead and caused $1.7 in damages.Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) acting Secretary Enrique Manalo personally handed the check to Sri Lankan embassy officials.Manalo said ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-gives-100k-typhoon-victims/321589/ |
Indonesian tech firm pitched as Grab’s rival | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-04-03 00:03:29+00:00 | Go-Jek, Indonesia’s top technology firm that offers ride-hailing and logistics services should be allowed to enter the country and compete with giant Grab.The proposal was made on Monday by Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr., citing Uber’s decision to sell its Philippine operations to rival Grab.“No matter how you look a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/indonesian-tech-firm-pitched-as-grabs-rival/390168/ |
Bello recalls Hong Kong labor attaché | ['William Depasupil'] | 2018-03-27 00:06:09+00:00 | Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd, recalled Hong Kong labor attache Jalilo de la Torre who was accused of “favoritism” in the accreditation of recruitment agencies in the territory.De la Torre’s recall was recommended by a team from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Philippine Overseas Employ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bello-recalls-hong-kong-labor-attache/388671/ |
Protesters storm Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales mining firms’ offices | ['Stephen J. Koach'] | 3/3/2017 0:00 | AlavarenResidents of mining-affected communities in Zambales and Nueva Vizcaya stormed the central offices of large-scale mining companies in Makati City the other day to denounce their alleged continuous operations despite the closure and suspension orders issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/03/protesters-storm-nueva-vizcaya-zambales-mining-firms-offices/ |
18 NPA rebels killed in first 3 weeks of 2018 – military | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-01-28 00:05:13+00:00 | Eighteen members of the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), were killed in the first three weeks of January, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).The figure was released by the AFP after two leaders of the NPA died in a clash in Tarlac on January 26... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/18-npa-rebels-killed-first-3-weeks-2018-military/376759/ |
Waistline limit for aspiring policemen a must – Lacson | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-01-21 18:34:56+00:00 | SENATOR Panfilo Lacson on Sunday welcomed a move of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to remove the height requirement for aspiring policemen but advised the commission to consider setting a waistline limit for those who want to enter the force.Lacson, who heads the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerou... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/waistline-limit-aspiring-policemen-must-lacson/375666/ |
Beware of unaccredited schools, parents warned | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-01-28 21:27:15+00:00 | THE Department of Education (DepEd) reminded parents to be extra cautious in choosing schools they plan to enroll their children in for the next school year.DepEd undersecretary for planning service and field operations Jesus Mateo said parents should be vigilant and check whether their chosen private school has the re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/beware-unaccredited-schools-parents-warned/309398/ |
Robredo warns of effort to install Marcos as VP | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-11-20 21:52:22+00:00 | Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo has called on the public to be vigilant against a “stolen” recount of votes that will supposedly install defeated Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as vice president by January 2017.Georgina Hernandez, spokesman for the Office of the Vice President (OVP), disclosed on Sunday eveni... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-warns-effort-install-marcos-vp/297521/ |
Cash transfer terms for Marawi shelved | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-12-16 01:51:45+00:00 | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has suspended until December 2018 conditionalities for the government’s Conditional Cash Transfer program for the poor for CCT households affected by the Marawi siege.Officer-in-Charge Emmanuel Leyco of the DSWD on Friday noted that the suspension, initially only ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/cash-transfer-terms-marawi-shelved/368929/ |
Malate police inmates back in cells after clean-up | ['Kimberly Malait'] | 2018-07-14 00:03:18+00:00 | MORE than 100 inmates of the Manila Police District (MPD) Malate Police Station (PS-9) were returned to their prison cells on Friday after a general cleaning was conducted in the station where an inmate died of necrotizing fasciitis or the flesh-eating disease. A seventh inmate was also rushed to the Philippine General... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/malate-police-inmates-back-in-cells-after-clean-up/419123/ |
Govt addressing poverty – Palace | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-07-23 00:05:47+00:00 | MALACAÑANG on Sunday said the government is doing what it can to decrease poverty after a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Saturday revealed that more Filipinos considered themselves poor.The poll, conducted from June 27 to 30 among 1,200 adults nationwide, showed that 48 percent or 11.1 million Filipin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-addressing-poverty-palace/422336/ |
Police chide public for not warning about NPA raid | ['David T.'] | 19/06/2017 0:00 | The police is chiding the residents of Maasin town for not alerting the town’s police station that communist rebels were coming its way.A group of 40 to 50 New People’s Army (NPA) fighters raided the Maasin police station, disarming the officers inside and handcuffing them.The rebels left after five minutes, taking wit... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/06/19/police-chide-public-for-not-warning-about-npa-raid/ |
No final version of BBL yet – Alvarez | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-05-22 00:01:42+00:00 | The House of Representatives is yet to agree on the final version of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said on Monday.The majority bloc held a caucus on the issue yesterday but Alvarez said House leaders will still have to consult with the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) on the p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-final-version-of-bbl-yet-alvarez/400224/ |
Beijing can help ‘legalize’ PH workers’ stay in China | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-10-24 21:40:13+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte’s friendly stance with China should result in legalization of around 200,000 undocumented Filipino workers there, according to a lawmaker.ACTS-OFW party-list group Rep. Ancieto Bertiz made the statement on Monday, or a day after Duterte assured that Filipino fishermen in a few days can fish ag... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/beijing-can-help-legalize-ph-workers-stay-china/292936/ |
Senators eye simplified adoption process | ['Javier J. Ismael'] | 2018-11-03 00:03:48+00:00 | A report that seeks to simplify the adoption process by allowing the rectification of simulated births through administrative proceeding has been filed at the Senate.Birth simulation, according to Senate Bill (SB) 2081 contained in Committee Report 498, refers to the tampering of the civil registry to make it appear th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senators-eye-simplified-adoption-process/461387/ |
Labor to petition for new wage hike | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-12-20 20:38:20+00:00 | ORGANIZED labor will file a petition for a new wage increase because of supervening conditions that will arise from the implementation of the new Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) Act effective January next year.The Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) on Wednesday said... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/labor-petition-new-wage-hike/369747/ |
Police: No ‘Tokhang’ ops at night, weekends | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-01-25 00:06:27+00:00 | There will be no Tokhang operations during weekends and nightime once the operations are reimplemented, according to supplemental guidelines and policies of the Philippine National Police (PNP).The seven-page guidelines state that the Tokhangers or a group of policemen assigned to conduct such operations, which are a c... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/police-no-tokhang-ops-night-weekends/376217/ |
Speaker smells P5.6B in DBP behest loans | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-05-16 21:28:58+00:00 | Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez of Davao del Norte has questioned the Development Bank of the Philippines’ (DBP) decision to grant at least P5.6 billion worth of loans to supposedly favored companies.Alvarez raised the issue on Tuesday during a briefing by the DBP and by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation on the As... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/speaker-smells-p5-6b-dbp-behest-loans-2/327505/ |
Students call for national healing, reconciliation | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2017-11-22 22:34:04+00:00 | A group of Grade 11 students issued an appeal for national reconciliation as they appealed to the government to stop drug-related killings.In their “plea for peace,” students of the PAREF Woodrose School in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, also pleaded on the police to ensure the safety of civilians and protect their rights “... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/students-call-national-healing-reconciliation/364424/ |
Equipment installed on navy’s new vessel | ['Anthony Vargas'] | 2016-11-26 20:23:40+00:00 | NAVIGATIONAL, deck and engineering equipment are being installed on the Philippine Navy’s second strategic sealift vessel (SSV) that is undergoing construction at the PT PAL shipyard in Surabaya in Indonesia, a navy spokesman said over the weekend.Navy spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna told journalists he has no idea on ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/equipment-installed-navys-new-vessel/298544/ |
‘6,700 govt nurses to lose jobs’ | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-09-01 00:01:28+00:00 | Some 6,755 contractual government nurses assigned in rural areas and poor towns will lose their jobs next year due to the P8.4-billion budget cut on the Health department’s Health Human Resources Deployment (HHRD) under the proposed 2019 national budget, House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya, Jr. of Camarines Sur said F... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/6700-govt-nurses-to-lose-jobs/436657/ |
CoC filed for youth polls short of target | ['Mary Gleefer F. Jalea'] | 2018-04-19 00:10:09+00:00 | The National Youth Commission (NYC) on Wednesday said it will try to appeal to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend the filing period for certificates of candidacy if the expected number of CoC to be filed does not match the 300,000 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or Youth Council) positions nationwide.According to... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/coc-filed-for-youth-polls-short-of-target/393425/ |
DILG: Report scammers promising village posts | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-03-31 00:02:03+00:00 | If certain individuals or groups promised to offer appointments in the barangay (villages) using the name of President Rodrigo Duterte and his federalism campaign, they should be reported to authorities immediately.This is what the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminded the public as there are ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dilg-report-scammers-promising-village-posts/389526/ |
Oil firms hike pump prices anew | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2018-05-29 00:02:58+00:00 | FOR the third consecutive week, oil companies hiked their pump prices, increasing the cost of diesel by 35 centavos per liter, gasoline by 65 centavos per liter and kerosene by 45 centavos per liter.Caltex, Eastern Petroleum, Flying V, Petro Gazz, Phoenix Petroleum, Pilipinas Shell, PTT Philippines, and Total implement... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/oil-firms-hike-pump-prices-anew-3/401794/ |
Lawmakers seek repeal of Train law | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-05-11 00:10:35+00:00 | A bill that seeks to repeal the Tax Reform, Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) law that increased taxes on fuel and sugar-sweetened beverages has been filed at the House of Representatives.House Bill 7653 was filed by Makabayan bloc lawmakers Carlos Zarate of Bayan Muna, Emmi de Jesus and Arlene Brosas of Gabriela, Ant... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawmakers-seek-repeal-of-train-law/398069/ |
Duterte-friendly Davao bishop is top contender for CBCP president | ['William Depasupil'] | 2017-07-05 00:01:15+00:00 | THE ARCHBISHOP of Davao, said to be close to President Rodrigo Duterte who is also from Davao, is among the top contenders to replace Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas as president of the influential Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).Davao prelate Romulo Valles, who baptized Duterte’s l... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-friendly-davao-bishop-top-contender-cbcp-president/336568/ |
‘Pre-shipment inspection to thwart drug smuggling ‘ | ['Glee Jalea'] | 2018-11-03 00:10:15+00:00 | Lawmakers on Friday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to order a compulsory pre-shipment inspection (PSI) of all containerized cargoes to stop the entry of illegal drugs into the country.“The President is in a position to administratively direct the mandatory PSI at the country of origin of all containerized cargoes dest... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pre-shipment-inspection-to-thwart-drug-smuggling/461396/ |
DoF enjoins state-run lenders to adopt schools | ['Mayvelin U. Caraballo'] | 2017-07-14 21:31:52+00:00 | The Department of Finance (DoF) has committed to involve state-run lenders Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) in encouraging Filipino students to undertake entrepreneurial outreach projects for marginalized sectors by making these institutions adopt schools that have programs for... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dof-enjoins-state-run-lenders-adopt-schools/338375/ |
Trudeau takes jab at Trump for climate pact turnaround | ['Art Easian'] | 7/6/2017 0:00 | and we are not alone. Around the world, nearly every country is on our side. … Inaction is not an option,” he added. “We can’t walk away from the reality of climate change.”News of the planned US withdrawal ramped up tension ahead of talks on renegotiating the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Canada is alrea... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/06/07/trudeau-takes-jab-at-trump-for-climate-pact-turnaround/ |
Duterte hailed for approval of Paris climate change deal | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-03-02 21:12:15+00:00 | The executive stamp of approval to the Paris Agreement that paves the way for the Senate’s ratification of the climate change accord exemplifies the participatory decision-making exercised by President Rodrigo Duterte, the chairman of the advisory board of the Climate Institute said on Thursday.“He listened to the appe... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-hailed-approval-paris-climate-change-deal/315070/ |
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