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Anti-NPA drive gains support from Northern Samar kids
May 10, 2019, 3:17 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- Children taking down propaganda materials posted by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Northern Samar is proof that young generations reject the “rotten ideology” of the communist terrorist group, the Philippine Army said. In a social media post Friday, the Philippine Army’s… Read More
GenSan to enlist more college scholars
May 10, 2019, 3:16 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The city government is targeting to enlist poorer but deserving students this year for the rollout of its enhanced tertiary scholarship program. John Peter Valdez, administrative officer of the Alay sa Kabataang Generals Lahat ng Alaga at Talino (Aklat) office, said Friday… Read More
2 IBP execs face disbarment over 'Bikoy' fiasco
May 10, 2019, 3:15 pm
MANILA -- A party-list group on Friday filed a disbarment complaint before the Supreme Court (SC) against two officials of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for allowing its office in Ortigas, Pasig City to be the venue of the press conference of Peter Joemel Advincula 'alias' Bikoy… Read More
Security beefed up in 6 election 'hotspots' in Soccsksargen
May 10, 2019, 3:13 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Police and Army units in Region 12 or Soccsksargen have beefed security in at least six municipalities due to the possible occurrence of violent incidents in line with Monday's local and national mid-term elections. Lawyer Renato Magbutay, Commission on Elections (Comelec)… Read More
More than 1K GenSan inmates to vote on Monday
May 10, 2019, 3:12 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Some 1,030 inmates or persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the city reformatory center will cast their votes during Monday's local and national mid-term elections. Miguel said they had conducted an orientation for the eligible voters and trained jail personnel who will serve… Read More
Eastern Visayas group raises concern over rising road mishaps
May 10, 2019, 2:59 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- A group of road safety advocates in Eastern Visayas has expressed alarm over rising cases of road accidents that have resulted to thousands of deaths every year. Lawyer Kent Favila, co-convenor of Road Safety Advocates of Leyte and Samar, said the proliferation of affordable… Read More
Metro Manila all set for midterm polls
May 10, 2019, 2:58 pm
MANILA -- Metro Manila is all set for Monday's mid-term elections, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Friday. “All the 8,298 vote counting machines (VCM) were delivered in 723 polling centers,” NCRPO Chief, Major Gen. Guillermo Eleazar told the Philippine News Agency (PNA).… Read More
BOC-Cebu posts surplus collection despite challenges
May 10, 2019, 2:55 pm
CEBU CITY – The Bureau of Customs–Port of Cebu is confident of further boosting its revenue collection this month even amid the challenges its administration is facing. This, as it reported a surplus collection in the amount of PHP11.783 million in its April collection performance. BOC-Cebu… Read More
Daraga mayor Baldo surrenders
May 10, 2019, 2:34 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Daraga town mayor Carlwyn Baldo on Friday surrendered at the Legazpi City Regional Trial Court (RTC). Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol) spokesperson, Maj. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, confirmed that Baldo, who was accompanied by his family and lawyer, appeared before RTC Branch 10 Judge… Read More
Albayalde pushes for ‘zero violence’ in BARMM polls
May 10, 2019, 2:21 pm
PARANG, Maguindanao -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Director, Gen. Oscar Albayalde, has ordered all police officers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to remain apolitical and ensure “zero violence” in the region come May 13 polls. Albayalde on Thursday… Read More
PTT Philippines sets P500-M capex for 2019
May 10, 2019, 2:04 pm
MANILA -- PTT Philippines has allocated PHP500 million for capital expenditures this year to help finance the opening of an additional 30 gas stations, among other expansion plans. In a briefing Thursday, newly-appointed PTT Philippines President and CEO Thitiroj Rergsumran said they plan to have… Read More
DOLE reminds home-based private workers of benefits, privileges
May 10, 2019, 2:01 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is reminding private sector workers, who opt to work at home or any alternative workplace using telecommunication and/or computer technologies, to be aware of their benefits and privileges as provided for in the law. Niezel Anen T.… Read More
AFP on 'red' alert for May 13 polls
May 10, 2019, 1:54 pm
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday placed all its units and camps nationwide on "red" alert during the run-up to Monday’s mid-term elections. "The AFP is on red alert status starting 8 a.m., May 10, in support (of) the Commission on Elections, and the Philippine… Read More
More than 500 cops, reinforcement sent off to secure Bacolod polls
May 10, 2019, 1:52 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- A total of 513 policemen and augmentation forces from various agencies were sent off by the Bacolod City Police in a ceremony held Thursday to secure the mid-term elections here on May 13. Col. Henry Biñas, city police director, in his message reminded the troops to remain… Read More
Bizman files estafa raps vs. 'Bikoy'
May 10, 2019, 1:50 pm
MANILA -- A businessman filed estafa charges against Peter Joemel Advincula alias "Bikoy" before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly defrauding him of more than PHP300,000. In his sworn statement, Arven E. Valmores of Arfeur World Marketing Corp. said his company's identity was used… Read More
Catholics free to choose among bets in Monday polls: prelates
May 10, 2019, 1:49 pm
MANILA -- Catholic prelates said the faithful are free to decide who to vote for in Monday's mid-term polls. “We will always respect the freedom of our people to make a choice,” Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco said in a text message on Friday.Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes said what they always… Read More
PACC exec urges Filipinos to report vote-buying
May 10, 2019, 1:28 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica on Friday urged Filipinos to report cases of vote-buying in their areas. "We encourage everyone to report all cases of vote-buying. Every report will have a significant effect in our fight against corruption. Do… Read More
PH grateful for late MinDa chair Alonto's service: Palace
May 10, 2019, 1:25 pm
MANILA -- The country is grateful for the service of the late Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Datu Abul Khayr Alonto, Malacañang said Friday. "Secretary Alonto devoted his professional career in contributing to the socioeconomic transformation of Mindanao from a land of promise… Read More
Pag-asa Island all set for May 13 polls
May 10, 2019, 1:21 pm
KALAYAAN, Pag-asa Island – The remote municipality of Kalayaan on Pag-asa Island, Palawan and its more than 200 registered voters are all set for Monday's mid-term elections. This, after its sole vote counting machine (VCM) and two Commission on Elections (Comelec) personnel tasked to supervise… Read More
Palace confident of achieving 2019 GDP growth target
May 10, 2019, 12:32 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday night expressed confidence that the target gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for 2019 will be achieved. "President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and the Cabinet have been thoroughly briefed and apprised by our economic managers on the situation, and the Palace… Read More
