News Articles
Make voting accessible for PWDs, seniors on election day: solon
May 10, 2019, 5:28 pm
MANILA -- Senator Nancy Binay on Friday urged election officers to make polling places more accessible to vulnerable voters, especially those with mobility issues, during the May 13 mid-term elections. Binay said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) should ensure that there are accessible… Read More
3 ISIS support group members nabbed
May 10, 2019, 5:25 pm
MANILA -- Authorities on Friday arrested three alleged members of the Islamic State-inspired terrorist group Dawlah Islamiya Ranao in separate operations in Parañaque and Rizal. Lt. Col. Arnold Thomas Ibay, head of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-National Capital Region,… Read More
Pantino enters semis in China netfest
May 10, 2019, 5:23 pm
MANILA -- Arthur Craig Pantino has remained on track for a second straight title after reaching the singles semifinal at the China Junior 8 tournament in Beijing on Friday. The 18-year-old player from Ormoc City in Leyte province prevailed after his opponent, fifth seed Wai Yu Kai of Hong Kong,… Read More
Peso recovers but PSEi succumbs to US-China trade jitters
May 10, 2019, 5:20 pm
MANILA – Concerns over the seemingly fruitless US-China trade talks continue to worry investors and resulted in the negative close of the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), but the peso managed to stage a comeback on Friday. PSEi ended the week down by 0.17 percent, or 13.42 points, to… Read More
Court execs must report on Election Day, resolve poll matters: SC
May 10, 2019, 4:45 pm
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday reminded executive judges and clerks of court to report to duty on Monday to act on all election-related matters within their jurisdiction. Under Circular No. 05-2019 issued by the Office of the Court Administrator, Chief Justice Bersamin also directed… Read More
Netizens wary of low Internet service before May polls
May 10, 2019, 4:44 pm
LAOAG CITY -- Netizens in the Ilocos region have expressed disappointment over the very poor Internet connection a few days before the election. Since last week, PLDT and Smart customers have experienced a degradation or loss of Internet and voice services, which was attributed to fiber cuts in… Read More
China seeks more cooperation on medical innovation
May 10, 2019, 4:13 pm
BEIJING – China seeks more cooperation with various countries in the field of medicine, as it will hold the International Medical Innovation and Cooperation Forum in the city of Fangchenggang in the country's southwestern Guangxi region on May 26-29. In a press conference here Friday,… Read More
50 LGUs in Soccsksargen declared ‘child-friendly’
May 10, 2019, 4:02 pm
COTABATO CITY -- The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Thursday released the names of 50 cities and municipalities in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) that won the 2018 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance. The list included Cotabato City as a recipient of the child-friendly award. In a… Read More
DOTr okays 6-month pilot run of motorcycle taxis
May 10, 2019, 3:50 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has approved the pilot implementation of motorcycle taxi operations for six months in Metro Manila and Cebu starting in June. In a statement Friday, Secretary Arthur Tugade has approved the guidelines for the pilot implementation of motorcycle… Read More
Manhunt on for 'Bikoy': PNP
May 10, 2019, 3:26 pm
MANILA -- Police authorities are now hunting down Peter Joemel Advincula, alias "Bikoy", who has a pending case before local courts. “The manhunt operation is underway to find him and to serve the pending warrants of arrest against Advincula, who surfaced before the Integrated Bar of the… Read More
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
