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Robredo says sorry for Holocaust photo | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-04-17 23:25:01+00:00 | Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo has apologized for posing for a photo together with her fellow Liberal Party (LP) members at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany, saying there was no excuse for such offense.“They [people who criticized us for posing for a photo] have a point, that’s why I have to apologize for... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-says-sorry-for-holocaust-photo/393269/ |
Lawmakers warn PAL, Cebu Pacific | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-05-21 19:32:59+00:00 | Lawmakers have warned two major airline companies in the Philippines that their franchises will be reviewed in Congress if they do not address complaints of costly fare and delayed flights.“The reason you can operate is that our bosses, the Filipino people, allow you to do so. Do not take advantage. Your enterprise is ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lawmakers-warn-pal-cebu-pacific/328449/ |
Atienza pushes profit-sharing measure | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-02-02 21:47:03+00:00 | BUHAY Partylist Rep. Lito Atienza urged his colleagues at the House of Representatives and the business sector to support his measure that seeks to institutionalize profit sharing.The senior deputy minority leader said House Bill 2625 “seeks to help our countrymen benefit from economic improvement by making sure this t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/atienza-pushes-profit-sharing-measure/310266/ |
Duterte, Robredo to lead Independence Day rites | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-06-08 21:13:37+00:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo will together attend the celebration of the 119th anniversary of Philippine Independence on Monday in Manila, according to National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairman Rene Escalante.In a news conference, Escalante on Thursday said both Dut... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-robredo-lead-independence-day-rites/331634/ |
US Marine Corps chief hails fallen Pinoy Marines | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-08-11 22:18:44+00:00 | The commandant of the United States Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, discussed with Philippine military and US Embassy leaders partnership matters and future engagements during his visit to the country August 9 to 11.He met with Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Eduardo Año, Commandant of the ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/us-marine-corps-chief-hails-fallen-pinoy-marines/343810/ |
Qatar needs 340 rail workers | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2018-03-13 00:03:17+00:00 | Local rail maintenance provider Comm Builders & Technology (CB&T)-Philippines is on a hiring binge to fill the need for more than 300 rail engineers and technicians to runs and maintain Qatar’s Doha Metro Light Rail which will open next year.Roehl Bacar, president and chief operating officer of CB&T Philippines and its... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/qatar-needs-340-rail-workers/385730/ |
111 landless families in Manila get land certificates | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-07-12 00:03:43+00:00 | Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada handed over land certificates to 111 informal settler families in Paco on the 4,892.90 square-kilometer property formerly owned by the Philippine Columbian on Wednesday. “The new land owners of Canonigo Estate may now call themselves true owner of the lot,” Estrada said, as he personally awa... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/111-landless-families-in-manila-get-land-certificates/418468/ |
‘Secure release of 20 PH seamen held in Libya’ | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-08-30 19:59:49+00:00 | FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday ordered the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli to exert all efforts to secure the release of 20 Filipino seafarers detained by Libyan authorities on suspicion that they were transporting smuggled oil.The Filipinos were taken into custody after a Libyan Coast Guard p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/secure-release-20-ph-seamen-held-libya/347681/ |
VP seeks transparency in Marcos’ poll protest | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-01-04 20:26:56+00:00 | The camp of Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo has asked the Supreme Court, acting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal, to allow representatives from both parties in the retrieval of ballots and other poll documents in three provinces in connection with a poll protest lodged by former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.Robred... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/vp-seeks-transparency-marcos-poll-protest/372251/ |
DILG to local govt units: Hold federalism forums | ['Rj Carbonell'] | 2017-08-31 19:07:54+00:00 | The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said in a statement on Thursday that it is ordering local government units (LGUs) to conduct seminars on federalism during the Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) in September.Headed by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), this year’s D... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dilg-local-govt-units-hold-federalism-forums/347887/ |
Sandiganbayan asked to cancel Reyes’ bail | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-01-10 21:57:06+00:00 | Government lawyers asked the Sandiganbayan to cancel the bail posted by former Palawan governor Joel Reyes and commit him to prison “in view of his conviction of graft” in connection with the renewal of a firm’s small scale mining permit (SSMP) in 2006.The prosecution’s Urgent Omnibus Motion said the anti-graft court a... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sandiganbayan-asked-cancel-reyes-bail/373442/ |
Senate bill seeks to simplify annulment process | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-06-13 22:37:08+00:00 | SEN. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino has filed a measure that seeks to simplify annulment procedures by recognizing an annulment of marriage by any church or religious sect upon order of a competent court.Senate Bill 1815 aims to recognize the annulment of marriage by a religious sect by amending Article 36 of Executive Ord... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-bill-seeks-to-simplify-annulment-process/407848/ |
PAL vows end to issue on navigational charges | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-10-01 20:21:21+00:00 | Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assured travelers that the company’s issue on unpaid navigational charges with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will soon be resolved with dispatch.“Philippine Airlines assures the riding public that negotiations are ongoing with the government to resolve... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pal-vows-end-issue-navigational-charges/354012/ |
Robredo to attend Duterte’s third SONA | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-07-16 00:02:24+00:00 | Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo said she will attend President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) and is looking forward to listening to the President’s updates on his promises.“Of course, I will attend the SONA. That is one of our obligations as Vice President,” Robredo, whose poll v... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-to-attend-dutertes-third-sona-2/419763/ |
Gov’t, NDF form monitoring body on human rights | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-01-22 18:17:57+00:00 | THE government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have formed a Joint Monitoring Committee on human rights, a move that could help speed up the signing a final peace agreement between the government and communist rebels.The agreement, signed on Saturday in Rome, contained supplemental guideline... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/govt-ndf-form-monitoring-body-human-rights/308227/ |
Yasay: I carry US passport | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-03-06 21:14:05+00:00 | Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. has admitted that he was issued an American passport but never acquired US citizenship because he was disqualified because of his “preconceived intent of abandoning his US residency.”Yasay, in an interview with ANC’s Headstart on Monday, said he left the Philippines after fo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/yasay-carry-us-passport-2/315766/ |
Minimum P7,500 wage for caregivers proposed | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-01-06 20:11:05+00:00 | A minimum monthly wage of P7,500 for caregivers has been given the green light by the House labor and employment committee.This came about after the committee headed by Rep. Randolph Teng of Cagayan approved House Bill 269 or the Caregiver Welfare Act authored by Rep. Geraldine Roman of Bataan.Roman’s measure provides ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/minimum-p7500-wage-caregivers-proposed/305537/ |
2 Immigration officials on leave over extort try | ['William Depasupil'] | 2016-12-12 21:59:41+00:00 | TWO top officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) are in hot water for allegedly extorting P50 million from Chinese businessman Jack Lam, the biggest online gaming operator in the country, prompting them to take a 30-day leave of absence to give way to an investigation.The amount was supposedly in exchange for the re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/2-immigration-officials-leave-extort-try/301389/ |
Task force to probe car-rental racket | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-03-05 20:29:02+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DOJ) has formed a task force that will handle preliminary investigation of suspects in a car-rental scam that has victimized many car owners in the Philippines.Department Order No. 138, signed by Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd, named 10 prosecutors to the panel to probe complaints re... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/task-force-probe-car-rental-racket/315570/ |
DOJ issues lookout order vs QC road rage suspect | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-03-02 21:14:37+00:00 | The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a Lookout Bulletin Order (LBO) against the suspect in a recent road rage incident in Quezon City.The suspect, Fredison Atienza, is still at large after allegedly gunning down Anthony Mendoza last Saturday.In a memorandum dated March 1, DOJ Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd order... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doj-issues-lookout-order-vs-qc-road-rage-suspect/315072/ |
‘Countries should unite vs sea militarization’ | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-06-06 00:05:36+00:00 | Countries in Asia should “band together” in voicing out their concerns against China’s militarization of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, said Tuesday“I think what should happen is for the claimants Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines and Brunei to band together to build a stron... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/countries-should-unite-vs-sea-militarization/404852/ |
A bigger role for Japan in regional security | ['Erwin Rc', 'Let Itgo'] | 16/01/2017 0:00 | manufacturing, infrastructure and logistics, tourism,, services, and agribusiness.Apart from these economic projects, Abe and Duterte agreed to enhance maritime and security cooperation. “We will continue to forge ahead with our efforts to enhance the rule of law in order to secure the waters in our region. As maritim... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/16/a-bigger-role-for-japan-in-regional-security/ |
Senators dismayed over DoJ’s clearing of Faeldon | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-11-23 20:29:34+00:00 | SENATORS on Thursday expressed their dismay over the decision of the Justice department to clear former Bureau of Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon and other officials in connection with a P6.4-billion shabu ,shipment from China.According to Sen. Panfilo Lacson, many of those who took part in hearings conducted by t... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senators-dismayed-dojs-clearing-faeldon/364667/ |
Palace: Hontiveros ‘out of touch’ on Duterte | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-07-02 00:29:23+00:00 | Malacañang on Saturday called Senator Risa Hontiveros “out of touch” after she described President Rodrigo Duterte’s first year in office as a year of “misogyny.”In a radio interview, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella told Hontiveros to judge Duterte’s first year not through his words but through his performance.“She see... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-hontiveros-touch-duterte/336059/ |
Oil firms hike pump prices | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2018-04-24 00:03:07+00:00 | Oil companies again jacked up the prices of petroleum products even if fuel prices remain steady in the global market.Eastern Petroleum, Flying V, Phoenix Petroleum, Pilipinas Shell, PTT Philippines, and Seaoil on Monday announced that the price of diesel will be higher by 65 centavos per liter effective 6 a.m. Tuesday... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/oil-firms-hike-pump-prices-8/394414/ |
3 winners to split P98.7-M lotto pot | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-10-29 20:21:43+00:00 | THREE lucky bettors will split the P98.7-million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) after correctly guessing the six-number winning combination during Saturday night’s draw.Conrado Zabella, PCSO assistant general manager for Gaming Sector, said the three got the winning combi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/3-winners-split-p98-7-m-lotto-pot/359505/ |
SC backs Martires as next Ombudsman | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-07-18 00:04:09+00:00 | Supreme Court justices unanimously endorsed Associate Justice Samuel Martires as the next Ombudsman.The court en banc voted to make a shortlist for the position to be vacated by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on July 26. Martires was endorsed by 11 magistrates.It was the first time that the tribunal held a voting on... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/sc-backs-martires-as-next-ombudsman/420610/ |
Junjun Binay’s arraignment moved to December 7 | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-10-06 00:03:36+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division postponed on Friday the arraignment of former Makati mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. on the charges of graft, falsification, and malversation in connection with the alleged anomalous construction of the P2.29-billion Makati City Hall Parking Building.The court reset the arraign... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/junjun-binays-arraignment-moved-to-december-7/448907/ |
Movie producer Donna Villa, 57 | ['Arlo Custodio'] | 2017-01-18 22:34:27+00:00 | PHILIPPINE SHOW business is in mourning over the passing of actress-turned-movie producer Donna Villa late Tuesday at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Hospital in Manila. She was 57.Her illness was kept a secret until she was reportedly brought to the hospital on January 10 suffering from the final stage of lung can... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/movie-producer-donna-villa-57/307588/ |
North Korea tests new 'ultramodern tactical weapon' - KCNA | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-11-16 12:25:27+00:00 | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of a “newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon,” Pyongyang’s state media reported on Friday, in a move that will raise the temperature over denuclearization talks.It marked the first official report of a weapons test by North Korea since it began a delicate di... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/north-korea-tests-new-ultramodern-tactical-weapon-kcna/468568/ |
Schools to apply age cut-off for kindergarten | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2018-04-22 00:08:39+00:00 | Children who are five years old by June 1 of every calendar year shall be accepted in kindergarten by both public and private schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Saturday.The cut-off age policy will be implemented in light of the DepEd’s ssuance of the Omnibus Policy on Kindergarten Education.The depar... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/schools-to-apply-age-cut-off-for-kindergarten/394164/ |
Higher SSS premiums 'spoil' P2K pension hike | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-12-19 22:35:03+00:00 | Higher SSS premiums ‘spoil’ P2K pension hikehome/News/Nation/Higher SSS premiums ‘spoil’ P2K pension hikeProponents of the P2,000 across-the-board Social Security System pension hike have warned the Duterte administration’s economic managers that an increase in SSS premiums as a result of the SSS pension hike would spo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/higher-sss-premiums-spoil-p2k-pension-hike/302676/ |
Lacson files resolution convening Senate | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-01-15 21:42:59+00:00 | SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Monday filed a resolution that seeks to convene the Senate into a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) to amend the Constitution.Resolution 580 urges the other senators to convene themselves to introduce charter amendments.Lacson said Article 17 of the 1987 Constitution provides for the manner by which... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/lacson-files-resolution-convening-senate/374529/ |
Jail ‘threat’ helped vs firecracker use | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-01-02 23:00:02+00:00 | A police “threat” to the public may have been among reasons why there was a decrease on firecracker-related injuries while welcoming the year 2018, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa said on Tuesday.In a news conference, de la Rosa added that he had “motivated” and “encouraged” police regio... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/jail-threat-helped-vs-firecracker-use/371861/ |
Discipline AFP, Duterte urged | ['Nelson Badilla'] | 2017-03-24 21:40:10+00:00 | The Educators Forum for Development (EfD) on Friday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to order the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to end its militarization of alternative schools of indigenous peoples in Mindanao in southern Philippines.EfD’s stand is a demonstration of its strong support to the fight of the Save ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/discipline-afp-duterte-urged/319030/ |
The plight of the Rohingya refugees | ['David Luna', 'Johnny Wang'] | 14/09/2017 0:00 | For several weeks now, the world has been reading about the plight of the Rohingya refugees who are fleeing persecution and violence in Myanmar. The Rohingyas are a Muslim minority living in Buddhist Myanmar where they are denied citizenship, rejected as Bengali immigrants, and have endured decades of persecution. Last... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/09/14/the-plight-of-the-rohingya-refugees/ |
‘Bato’ orders audit of Philippine jails | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-05-05 22:55:43+00:00 | CRITICIZED by some senators for abetting the use by the Manila Police District (MPD) of a secret jail cell, Director General Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, has ordered police commanders nationwide to conduct an inventory of the country’s jails and find if there are similar facilities ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bato-orders-audit-philippine-jails-2/325720/ |
Former Marine officer linked to drugs surrenders | ['Fernan Marasigan'] | 2017-01-03 22:29:15+00:00 | SIX days after the Philippine National Police Anti-Illegal Drugs Group (PNP-AIDG) launched a manhunt for him, embattled Marine Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino surrendered on Tuesday to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).Marcelino, a former official of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Yan Yi Shou, ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/former-marine-officer-linked-drugs-surrenders-2/305022/ |
DoH: Screen tightly food given to Mayon evacuees | ['Rhaydz B. Barcia'] | 2018-02-17 20:56:11+00:00 | LEGAZPI CITY: The Department of Health in Bicol (DoH-Bicol) has asked camp managers and local government units in the cities and towns affected by eruptions of Mayon Volcano in Albay to restrain the feeding program in evacuation camps to prevent recurrence of diarrhea among the evacuees.Napoleon Arevalo, DoH regional d... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doh-screen-tightly-food-given-mayon-evacuees/380894/ |
Grab PH launches road safety campaign | ['Jove Moya'] | 2018-10-23 00:03:29+00:00 | Grab Philippines launched on Monday its “Safer Everyday Tech Roadmap” program to reduce the frequency of accidents by providing road safety education to its drivers.The “Safer Everyday Tech Roadmap” includes “telematics” reports for drivers to determine their driving patterns, a 24/7 customer support center, Grab first... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/grab-ph-launches-road-safety-campaign/455706/ |
Revise‘balikbayan’box tax rules, DoF urged | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-08-01 21:29:02+00:00 | A lawmaker has called on the Finance department to comply with the intent of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) particularly the provisions concerning balikbayan (returnee) boxes to make sure that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) could benefit from the law.Former President Benigno Aquino 3rd in May 2016 si... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/revisebalikbayanbox-tax-rules-dof-urged/341846/ |
DOTr to close deal with Sumitomo for MRT3 rehab | ['Ma. Lisbet K. Esmael'] | 2018-10-08 00:02:25+00:00 | The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the deal with Japan-based Sumitomo Corp. to provide maintenance services for the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) will be finalized this year.Unresolved issues involving trains from Chinese firm CRRC Dalian Co. were the cause of delays in securing the deal with Sumitomo, Transpo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dotr-to-close-deal-with-sumitomo-for-mrt3-rehab/449482/ |
Palace probes reports Mocha Uson performing in casinos | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-09-07 20:06:24+00:00 | Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) chief Martin Andanar on Thursday confirmed that his office was looking into reports that his department’s Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson continues to perform in casinos despite government employees being banned from gambling halls.“The PCOO is looking into ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-probes-reports-mocha-uson-performing-casinos/349296/ |
'Mass media is missing link to effect change' | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-02-20 22:16:41+00:00 | ‘Mass media is missing link to effect change’home/News/Nation/‘Mass media is missing link to effect change’TOKYO: A group based here, advocating productivity in Asia, has tapped mass media to disseminate information on technologies and best practices in private business and government services.The Asian Productivity Or... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/mass-media-missing-link-effect-change/313296/ |
PH begins research at mineral-rich sea plateau | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2018-04-22 00:09:13+00:00 | Three Philippine ships have started to conduct maritime scientific research at the Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) since last week, according to National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr.“We have three ships there now conducting maritime scientific research and then they will move to the other parts of the Philippi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-begins-research-at-mineral-rich-sea-plateau/394165/ |
Non-mandatory death penalty ‘more palatable’ | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-02-13 22:23:46+00:00 | The non-mandatory imposition of the death penalty for heinous crimes has made a number of lawmakers more likely to vote in favor of the restoration of capital punishment, Deputy Speaker Ferdinand Hernandez of South Cotabato said on Monday.Hernandez added that such consensus of imposing either life imprisonment or death... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/non-mandatory-death-penalty-palatable/312054/ |
Police to check on cars carrying ‘explosives’ | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-06-06 22:32:21+00:00 | The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate the “leakage” of a copy of a memorandum from a local police maritime unit in Pangasinan that mentioned vehicles allegedly carrying improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and bound for Metro Manila from Mindanao.In the memorandum, the PNP Maritime Unit of Dapitan, Panga... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/police-check-cars-carrying-explosives/331307/ |
JV wants to regulate parking fees | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2018-10-17 00:01:16+00:00 | SEN. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito wants to regulate the imposition of parking fees in shopping malls, hotels, and similar business or commercial establishments.The senator recently filed Senate Bill 2044 to address “resounding” complaints from the public against the prevalent practice of charging parking fees by shoppin... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/jv-wants-to-regulate-parking-fees/452854/ |
Manila, Bacoor sign sisterhood pact | ['Jaime Pilapil'] | 2017-08-17 22:54:48+00:00 | ~The cities of Manila and Bacoor in Cavite signed a sister city agreement to promote business and cultural exchanges after the City Council approved and endorsed the sisterhood pact. Bacoor is the 22nd twin city of Manila including the City of Dili, Timor-Leste which Estrada himself signed with Prime Minister Jorge Can... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/manila-bacoor-sign-sisterhood-pact/345101/ |
Equipment for 2 missile frigates under discussion | ['Philippines News Agency'] | 2017-09-02 23:28:27+00:00 | Discussions are ongoing to determine what equipment and major systems are to be installed in two of the country’s first-ever missile capable frigates, Philippine Navy (PN) Flag-Officer in Command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado said.“The frigate project is now on the planning stage. Discussions are ongoing to agree ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/equipment-2-missile-frigates-discussion/348348/ |
‘Bato’: Jail me if I violated the law | ['Anthony Vargas'] | 2016-11-15 22:22:59+00:00 | Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said he is willing to go to jail if it will be proven that he had broken the law, when he accepted a free trip to the United States more than a week ago.The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) last week said it was investigating whethe... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bato-jail-violated-law-2/296705/ |
Iloilo bettor bags P137-M lotto pot | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-04-23 22:39:36+00:00 | A lone bettor from Iloilo bagged the P137.2 million jackpot of the Grandlotto 6/55 of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Saturday night.PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan said the lucky winner bought the winning 6/55 ticket from a lotto outlet in Barotoc Viejo, Iloilo.He added the bettor got the wi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/iloilo-bettor-bags-p137-m-lotto-pot/323681/ |
Acosta bags Lifetime Achievement award | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-08-22 00:05:23+00:00 | Hollywood, California: Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Rueda-Acosta bagged the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Gawad Amerika Foundation for her outstanding accomplishment in public service.The organization headed by its Founding President Charles Simbulan, bestowed the award during the 17th Gawad Amerika Award... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/acosta-bags-lifetime-achievement-award/433229/ |
Workers hit DOLE U-turn on ‘endo’ | ['William Depasupil'] | 2016-11-23 21:41:57+00:00 | A showdown between organized labor and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) seems inevitable because of their contrasting stands on the issue of contractual employment, or endo (end of contract).Under endo, workers are hired for only five months and fired after five months, mainly for employers to skip regular... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/workers-hit-dole-u-turn-endo-2/298018/ |
‘DoTr should find other transport modes’ | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-06-05 00:04:20+00:00 | THE government should seriously start considering the use of available technologies in looking for alternative modes of transportation, instead of looking for ways on how to lower fuel cost, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri said Monday.The Senate majority leader said that while the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dotr-should-find-other-transport-modes/404509/ |
Senate to honor Angara one last time | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2018-05-15 00:03:04+00:00 | THE Senate will hold necrological services for former Senate President Edgardo Angara on Wednesday, May 16, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto 3rd said on Monday.Members of the Senate will wait for the arrival of the remains of the late senator at the Senate office building in Pasay City at 9:45 a.m.According the off... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-to-honor-angara-one-last-time/398881/ |
Former DICT chief dared to prove corruption claims | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-09-25 21:24:38+00:00 | Malacañang on Monday dared Rodolfo Salalima to substantiate his allegations of “corruption and interference” at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which he headed until he resigned last week.Palace spokesma n Ernesto Abella issued the statement after Salalima revealed to DICT employees ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/former-dict-chief-dared-prove-corruption-claims/352776/ |
Palace confident Duterte didn’t gain from poll ‘fraud’ | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-03-11 00:04:39+00:00 | Malacañang is confident that President Rodrigo Duterte has not benefited from an alleged fraud in the 2016 national elections.Speaking to reporters, Palace spokesman Harry Roque over the weekend said Duterte won the presidency by a clear margin, polling nearly twice as many votes as his closest rival.Duterte, who promi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-confident-duterte-didnt-gain-from-poll-fraud/385386/ |
Robredo to filipino youth: Condemn violence | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2017-01-13 20:52:31+00:00 | Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo has called on the youth to condemn violence, saying bloodshed would not pull people out of poverty and lawlessness.Robredo made the call during the EDSA Ortigas Consortium of Schools (EDSOR) Peace Congress held on Friday.“Here in the Philippines, we are faced with issues of terrific ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/robredo-filipino-youth-condemn-violence/306811/ |
Tax law to cause price ‘hike’ in 2018 | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-30 01:07:22+00:00 | THE public must brace for anincrease in prices of basic commodities in 2018 because of the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) law, according to a senator.The Train law, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 19, will take effect on January 1, 2018.“We won’t be surprised by ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/tax-law-cause-price-hike-2018/371178/ |
CSC extends deadline for 2018 honor awards nominations | ['Jerry Hernandez'] | 2018-03-24 23:04:28+00:00 | The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has extended the deadline for submission of nominations to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers (Honor Awards Program) from March 30, 2018 to April 4, 2018 to give way for the observance of the Holy Week. The CSC said the extension will give ample time for nominees to pa... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/csc-extends-deadline-for-2018-honor-awards-nominations/388327/ |
Visa-free entry to Taiwan for Pinoys possible by Sept. 2017 | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-05-17 20:48:03+00:00 | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) announced that implementation of visa-free entry to the ROC for Filipinos had been postponed in order to complete relevant administrative procedures and inter-agency coordination.MOFA is expected to release full details of the visa-free arrangemen... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/visa-free-entry-taiwan-pinoys-possible-sept-2017/327672/ |
No to rice importation for now – Agri’s Piñol | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-04-17 20:26:34+00:00 | AGRICULTURE Secretary Emmanuel Piñol on Monday dismissed claims that there would be rice shortage and price increase if President Rodrigo Duterte proceeds with his plan to stop rice importation.“Those spreading rumors that stopping rice importation could lead to rice shortage are fooling the Filipino people,” Piñol tol... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/no-rice-importation-now-agris-pinol-2/322653/ |
Full implementation of environmental laws a top priority for Cimatu | ['Francis Fueconcillo'] | 17/05/2017 0:00 | Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Monday vowed to prioritize environmental protection through full implementation of existing laws on clean air, clean water and solid waste management.At his first flag-raising ceremony in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Cimatu said he would also ensure str... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/05/17/full-implementation-of-environmental-laws-a-top-priority-for-cimatu/ |
House cuts ARMM 2017 budget by P8B | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-11-09 21:23:24+00:00 | The House of Representatives has slashed the 2017 proposed budget of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) by P8.3 billion, it was learned on Wednesday.A budget briefer, which was released by the House of Representatives Press and Public Affairs comparing the Duterte administration’s proposed P3.35-trillion b... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/house-cuts-armm-2017-budget-p8b/295658/ |
NCRPO to deploy 6,000 policemen for SONA | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-07-12 00:04:31+00:00 | The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy at least 6,000 policemen to keep the peace when President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 23.“At least 6,000 will be deployed by the PNP (Philippine National Police). That is the minimum number that we will deplo... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ncrpo-to-deploy-6000-policemen-for-sona/418495/ |
Duterte appoints new ERC commissioner | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2018-09-18 00:04:03+00:00 | PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed renewable energy advocate Catherine Paredes Maceda as commissioner of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to replace Alfredo Non who retired.Duterte signed Maceda’s appointment paper on September 11 for a seven-year term expiring in July 2025.In December 2017, the Office of th... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-appoints-new-erc-commissioner/442565/ |
Food poisoning downs 910 prisoners at NBP | ['Juan Barili', 'D P', 'Spam Me', 'Attention-Whoring Duterte'] | 28/05/2017 0:00 | was in critical condition.“He is an elderly inmate from the minimum security compound and has been ill before,” he noted.At least 600 other prisoners were diagnosed with diarrhea and attended to by doctors at the NBP Hospital emergency room since Friday.Delos Santos said a total of 910 prisoners were affected including... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/05/28/food-poisoning-downs-910-prisoners-at-nbp/ |
‘Reds’ in Cabinet enjoy President’s trust – Palace | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2017-07-26 22:21:50+00:00 | Malacañang on Wednesday said left-leaning Cabinet members continue to enjoy President Rodrigo Duterte’s “full trust” despite his decision to end peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).In a chance interview, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, Agrarian Ref... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/reds-in-cabinet-enjoy-presidents-trust-palace/340777/ |
Makati mayor turns over 39 defibrillators to public schools | ['James Konstantin Galvez'] | 2018-06-20 00:01:19+00:00 | MAKATI Mayor Abigail Binay recently turned over 39 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the Department of Education-Makati (DepEd-Makati) for distribution to the city’s public elementary and high schools. Binay said, “We have prioritized the acquisition of the AEDs because these can spell the difference between ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/makati-mayor-turns-over-39-defibrillators-to-public-schools/410301/ |
Group set to file complaint vs Jacinto | ['Catherine S. Valente'] | 2018-11-02 00:05:19+00:00 | A group is set to file a complaint against Ramon “RJ” Jacinto, presidential adviser for economic affairs and information technology communications, over his proposal to limit the number of registered common tower companies in the country to only two.Filipino League of Advocates for Good Governance founding leader Ed Co... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/group-set-to-file-complaint-vs-jacinto/460883/ |
Oil companies again slash pump prices | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2018-06-12 00:01:07+00:00 | OIL companies reduced pump prices on Tuesday, cutting the cost of diesel and kerosene by 60 centavos per liter each and the price of gasoline by 55 centavos per liter.Petro Gazz and Seaoil implemented the price adjustment at 12:01 a.m., while Caltex, Eastern Petroleum, Flying V, Pilipinas Shell, Phoenix Petroleum, PTT ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/oil-companies-again-slash-pump-prices/407084/ |
ROTC revival divides senators | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-02-10 21:18:29+00:00 | SENATORS differ over a plan of President Rodrigo Duterte to certify as urgent the restoration of the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) for Grades 11 and 12 in public and private schools.Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Joseph Victor Ejercito on Friday vowed to support the proposal of the President, both saying it ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/rotc-revival-divides-senators-2/311566/ |
US destroyer arrives in Manila | ['The Manila Times'] | 2016-11-21 22:39:45+00:00 | The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived in Manila on November 18.The port visit highlights the strong community and military connections between the Philippines and the United States, a statement said.The port visit follows the US destroyer’s successful completi... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/us-destroyer-arrives-manila/297718/ |
DoT launches new promotional campaign | ['Reicelene Joy Ignacio'] | 2017-06-12 20:58:27+00:00 | The Department of Tourism (DoT) launched its promotional campaign “Experience the Philippines” highlighting the different tourist destinations in the country during nationwide and simultaneous flag ceremonies on June 12, Independence Day.“Here, you don’t have to see the sun to discover radiance; you don’t have to see c... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dot-launches-new-promotional-campaign-2/332376/ |
Senate eyes 2017 budget okay by Dec | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2016-11-11 20:48:40+00:00 | THE Senate will begin on Monday plenary deliberations on the proposed P3.3-trillion national budget for 2017 and have it passed on or before December.According to Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto 3rd, they expect the Senate finance committee headed by Sen. Loren Legarda to sponsor the proposed 2017 General Appropri... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/senate-eyes-2017-budget-okay-dec-2/296066/ |
Bill shortening processing of business permits okayed | ['Ralph Villanueva'] | 2017-09-29 21:39:06+00:00 | Lawmakers have approved a substitute bill that will shorten the documentation of business permit applications.The House Committee on Trade and Industry recently approved an unnumbered bill that will result in a maximum processing time of one working day for barangay (village) applications, three working days for simple... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/bill-shortening-processing-business-permits-okayed/353571/ |
Palace welcomes protest calling for press freedom | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-01-19 20:35:18+00:00 | Malacañang has welcomed a scheduled “Black Friday” protest that calls for defending press freedom in the Philippines.Palace spokesman Harry Roque was referring to the protest organized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines four days after the state-run Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/palace-welcomes-protest-calling-press-freedom/375378/ |
Big infra projects lined up in Cebu | ['Mighty Eagle', 'Briana Rivera'] | 9/6/2017 0:00 | Cebuanos should expect a flurry of construction activity as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) starts major infrastructure projects in the province.DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said the projects are part of President Duterte’s mandate to decongest major thoroughfares and implement an integrated seamless t... | Manila Bulletin | https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/06/09/big-infra-projects-lined-up-in-cebu/ |
Oil firms impose hefty price increase | ['Jordeene Sheex Lagare'] | 2018-03-27 00:04:32+00:00 | Oil companies will implement a hefty increase in the pump prices of petroleum products Tuesday.Eastern Petroleum, Flying V, Phoenix Petroleum, Pilipinas Shell, PTT Philippines, and Seaoil will increase the price of diesel and gasoline by P1.10 per liter and P1.15 per liter, respectively, starting at 6 a.m.Meanwhile, Fl... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/oil-firms-impose-hefty-price-increase/388669/ |
Oral arguments on ML extension petitions eyed | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-01-09 20:44:50+00:00 | The Supreme Court (SC) is inclined to hold oral arguments on petitions that seek to stop the one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao.The extension had been requested by President Rodrigo Duterte and was overwhelmingly approved by Congress recently.According to well-placed sources of The Manila Times in the High C... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/oral-arguments-ml-extension-petitions-eyed/373276/ |
Trillanes may face another ethics complaint | ['Jefferson Antiporda'] | 2017-07-04 22:24:27+00:00 | SEN. Antonio Trillanes 4th may face a second ethics complaint for issuing disrespectful and unparliamentary statements against the Senate.Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito said, “Maybe it is high time that we refer to the Senate ethics committee Sen. Trillanes’ actions since he is becoming damaging to the institution, and... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/trillanes-may-face-another-ethics-complaint/336498/ |
Int’l group bats for better prison systems | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2016-10-29 21:38:18+00:00 | BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Ethical leadership in prison facilities promote effective correctional practices that enhance public safety and promote healthier communities worldwide, Peter Van De Sande, President of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), said during the opening ceremonies of the 18th Annua... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/intl-group-bats-better-prison-systems/293789/ |
Bato’s backing of secret jail breeds ‘impunity’ | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-04-30 20:50:51+00:00 | Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa backing a secret detention cell found in a precinct of the Manila Police District (MPD) encourages a “climate of impunity” in the country, according to Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairman Luis Manuel Gascon.In a text message relayed by CHR media dire... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/batos-backing-secret-jail-breeds-impunity/324846/ |
Ex-Intramuros Admin chief faces up to 10 years in jail | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-06-09 00:05:36+00:00 | FORMER Intramuros administrator Dominador Ferrer Jr. is facing up to 10 years in jail and perpetual disqualification from public office for entering into illegal lease contracts with a favored construction company.The Sandiganbayan anti-graft court found Ferrer guilty of graft, particularly for violating Section 3(e) o... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/ex-intramuros-admin-chief-faces-up-to-10-years-in-jail/405943/ |
PCOO hosts Asean 2017 Dialogues | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-06-17 23:26:41+00:00 | The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and the Asia Society Philippines hosted on Friday the first of a three-part dialogue series that aims to educate on the three pillars of Association of Southeast Asian Nations – “Asean 2017 Dialogues: “One Asean, Safer Together” – at the Asian Institute of Manage... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/pcoo-hosts-asean-2017-dialogues/333367/ |
144 ASG men surrendered, 128 killed in 2017 – military | ['Dempsey Reyes'] | 2017-12-31 17:39:37+00:00 | The military’s Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) on Sunday reported that 144 members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered to the government since January 7 last year.Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., WestMinCom commander, said of the 144 Abu Sayyaf surrenderers, 70 were from Basilan province, 53 from... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/144-asg-men-surrendered-128-killed-2017-military/371534/ |
Go to launch shoe donation project | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-05-27 20:52:49+00:00 | Drawing inspiration from his community visits in behalf of President Rodrigo Duterte, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go will soon launch his own shoe-donation program.In the past few weeks, Go had been visiting fire victims and had started a “tradition” where he would exchange his shoes ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/go-to-launch-shoe-donation-project/401565/ |
DepEd pushes for patriotism in ‘Kagitingan’ rites | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2018-04-29 00:13:46+00:00 | THE Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office batted for patriotism and valor during the recent Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) and Philippine Veterans Week celebrations.Anchored on the theme “Kagitingan at Pagmamahal sa Pilipinas Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago,” the celebrations aimed to... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/deped-pushes-for-patriotism-in-kagitingan-rites/395666/ |
Go reaffirms govt support to MSMEs | ['The Manila Times'] | 2018-05-18 00:05:15+00:00 | Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has reaffirmed the strong support of the Duterte administration to micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to further ease business processes and help the poor.Speaking during the Puregold’s Tindahan ni Aling Puring Sari-Sari Store Convention, G... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/go-reaffirms-govt-support-to-msmes/399427/ |
Teachers serving in polls assured of more benefits | ['Neil Alcober'] | 2018-04-26 02:08:35+00:00 | EDUCATION Secretary Leonor Briones has reaffirmed that teachers’ critical role and experience in ensuring an orderly and a credible conduct of the barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council or SK) elections next month aptly warrant increased honoraria and benefits and improved legal assistance.“It has b... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/teachers-serving-in-polls-assured-of-more-benefits/395030/ |
DOJ drops libel cases against health officials | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2018-10-18 00:01:08+00:00 | THE Department of Justice (DoJ) dismissed for insufficient evidence the libel and cyber complaints filed by spouses Rep. Oscar Garin and former Health Secretary Janet Garin against Department of Health officials who exposed the alleged anomalies on the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine. In a resolution that Senior Asst. ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/doj-drops-libel-cases-against-health-officials/453320/ |
Police caught without guns in surprise inspection | ['Roy Narra'] | 2018-03-23 23:11:52+00:00 | In a surprise inspection and accounting of policemen at the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Friday morning, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa caught some policemen without guns.De la Rosa reminded policemen they should carry their firearms at all times, even if they are off-duty, so ... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/police-caught-without-guns-in-surprise-inspection/388075/ |
Travel request of suspect in Malampaya scam denied | ['Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino'] | 2018-03-23 23:06:43+00:00 | The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division denied Ruby Tuason’s request to allow her to travel abroad from March 22 to May 5 for a medical procedure.Tuason, who is out on bail, is among the individuals who were charged with graft and with malversation through falsification in connection with Malampaya funds in 2009 to 2010. Sh... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/travel-request-of-suspect-in-malampaya-scam-denied/388073/ |
STL revenues up 101 percent – Balutan | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2018-08-02 00:01:26+00:00 | Small Town Lottery (STL) revenues increased by 101 percent in the first half of the year, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Alexander Balutan told members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday.Balutan, in his budget presentation before the House Appropriations panel, said from January to June... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/stl-revenues-up-101-percent-balutan/425750/ |
Water rates seen increasing | ['Jing Villamente'] | 2017-07-05 21:29:34+00:00 | Water rates will go up again if consumers will allow the two water concessionaires–Maynilad Water Services Inc. (West zone concessionaire) and Manila Water Co. Inc.—to raise their rates with the approval of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS).Water for All Refund Movement, led by its president Rodolf... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/water-rates-seen-increasing/336671/ |
DoST chief urges more research on Benham Rise | ['The Manila Times'] | 2017-05-11 21:40:21+00:00 | Department of Science and Technology (DoST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña has asked researchers to do more scientific studies on high potential fishery resources like seaweeds and on Benham Rise, also known as the Benham Plateau.Speaking before 300 delegates composed of scientists, academicians, researchers and variou... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/dost-chief-urges-research-benham-rise-2/326670/ |
Gordon pushes Lanao Lake body creation | ['Bernadette E. Tamayo'] | 2017-12-09 22:26:33+00:00 | SEN. Richard Gordon has sought the creation of the Lake Lanao Development Authority to expedite the socioeconomic recovery of Mindanao.He filed Senate Bill (SB) 1627 on December 4 aimed at implementing a detailed master plan to promote the “rapid” social and economic development of Lake Lanao and its surrounding areas.... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/gordon-pushes-lanao-lake-body-creation/367736/ |
AMLC ‘constitutional,’ Binay camp plea junked | ['Jomar Canlas'] | 2017-01-09 22:36:51+00:00 | THE Supreme Court (SC) has junked a petition filed by the camp of former Vice President Jejomar Binay challenging the constitutionality of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 or Republic Act (RA) 9160.In a full court ruling, the tribunal denied the petition for certiorari and prohibition filed by Subido Pagente Certe... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/amlc-constitutional-binay-camp-plea-junked-2/305999/ |
P2,000 SSS pension hike can be ‘approved’ by Dec | ['Llanesca T. Panti'] | 2016-11-06 22:18:48+00:00 | A bill providing for an across-the-board P2,000 Social Security System (SSS) pension increase can be approved by Congress by December, one of its authors said on Sunday.Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate cited the bill’s approval at the committee level in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.“I would say it is p... | Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/p2000-sss-pension-hike-can-approved-dec/295146/ |
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