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'Uniting' people through Mimaropa festivities
December 31, 2018, 11:43 am
Captured moments before a grand preformance. Photo by Teodoro PelaezMANILA-- The only knot in having too many festivals in the country, which is never a thousand short, is the struggle of choosing where and what to attend. Although the extravagant and world-prominent ones may top your list, there… Read More
AFP welcomes New Year with resolve, hopes of peace
December 31, 2018, 11:38 am
MANILA --- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is welcoming 2019 by showing its resolve to serve and protect the Filipino nation and with hopes that enduring peace and development would finally come to the country, AFP chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal said Monday. "Truly, 2018 has… Read More
ASG bandits release son of mayor in Zamboanga del Norte
December 31, 2018, 11:35 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have released the son of a town mayor they kidnapped over a year ago in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, the police said. The Sulu Provincial Police Office said that Jed Quimbo, 28, the son of Mayor Eddie Quimbo of Labason, Zamboanga del… Read More
Agri damage from ‘Usman’ now at P195-M
December 31, 2018, 10:22 am
MANILA - - Damages and losses to agriculture due to Tropical Depression “Usman” (now a low pressure area) has reached PHP195.36 million as of 5 p.m. Sunday, according to the Department of Agriculture. The DA's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DA-DRRM) Operation Center said that some… Read More
NDRRMC validating reports of 61 fatalities due to 'Usman'
December 31, 2018, 10:15 am
MANILA --- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through its Management of the Dead and the Missing (MDM) Cluster, is now validating reports that the inclement weather caused by Tropical Depression "Usman" has caused 61 fatalities in Regions V and VIII. This was… Read More
'Usman' now LPA, but northeast monsoon affects Luzon
December 31, 2018, 9:23 am
MANILA—While typhoon “Usman” weakened into a low pressure area ( LPA) on Sunday, the northeast monsoon continues to affect Luzon consistently for days now since last week. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the regions of Ilocos,… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Mon. Dec. 31, 2018
December 31, 2018, 9:20 am
INQUIRER -- New Year whammy: fuel taxes going up MANILA BULLETIN -- 37 dead as 'Usman' batters Bicol, Samar PHILIPPINE STAR -- Usman death toll hits 57 MANILA TIMES -- 'Usman' death toll climbs to 56 MANILA STANDARD -- Floods, landslides kill 51 Read More
Mayor attributes Dumaguete’s 2018 gains to unity
December 30, 2018, 8:08 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo has cited numerous gains in 2018 of Dumaguete City, the provincial capital of Negros Oriental, in various fields that he attributed to the unity of city officials and the support of his constituents. “We have a lot of things to be thankful for. Most… Read More
46 fireworks injuries leading up to New Year's Eve: DOH
December 30, 2018, 6:57 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 46 fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) a day ahead of New Year's Eve revelry. The FWRIs were recorded by 60 sentinel hospitals. There were three additional FWRIs recorded from 6 a.m. on Saturday until 5:59 a.m. on Sunday. Each of the… Read More
Bato to youth: ‘You are the reason’
December 30, 2018, 6:54 pm
MATALAM, North Cotabato -- Former police director general Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Saturday if given the chance in the Senate, he will fight corruption and promote the welfare of poor people. Dela Rosa said his humble beginning in Barangay Bato, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur should serve as… Read More
CDO's 'Hapsay Kable' trims 238-km dead wires, cables in 2018
December 30, 2018, 4:51 pm
REMOVING DEAD WIRES. Utility workers commissioned by the Task Force 'Hapsay Kable' continue to untangle dead wires and cables from power poles on Corrales Street, Cagayan de Oro City, days before Christmas (Dec. 21, 2018). For 2018, the Task Force was able to clean up a total 238 kilometers of… Read More
Lagunenses, Calambeños honor Rizal’s martyrdom
December 30, 2018, 4:33 pm
WREATH-LAYING RITES. Calamba City Mayor Justin Marc SB Chipeco leads city officials and residents in laying the floral wreaths before the bust monument of Calamba-born national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal in tribute and commemoration of the hero’s 122nd martyrdom at the hallowed grounds of the Rizal… Read More
Davao City launches crime-busting cop riders
December 30, 2018, 3:34 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Motorcycle riding cops are the new kids on the block, as the police bolsters its effort to further increase visibility and curb crimes and other acts of terrorism here. This crime-busting initiative was launched by the Police Regional Office (PRO)-11 on Friday night dubbed Police… Read More
PRRD urges Pinoys to ‘reflect on legacy’ of Rizal
December 30, 2018, 3:21 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday urged Filipinos to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal, as he joined in commemorating the 122nd anniversary of the martyrdom of the country’s national hero. In his Rizal Day message, Duterte said Rizal’s courageous life has been instrumental… Read More
Esperon optimistic about 'brighter, more secure' PH in 2019
December 30, 2018, 3:07 pm
MANILA -- Overall, the Philippines is safe as far as security in 2018 is concerned and the future looks bright for an even secure country in 2019, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said. "The National Security Council and the security sector succeeded in adequately managing national… Read More
CPP-NPA members, 'stragglers with no direction': Esperon
December 30, 2018, 2:14 pm
MANILA — The members of the Communist Party of the Philippines and New People's Army (CPP-NPA) are 'stragglers' whose ideology does not fit in the Philippines, National Security Adviser (NSA) Secretary Hermogenes Esperon said. "Ang Communist Party at New People's Army ay talagang nagsimula sa… Read More
Death toll due to floods, landslides in Bicol rises to 16
December 30, 2018, 1:36 pm
LEGAZPI CITY --- Victims of landslide and flooding in the Bicol region rose to at least 16, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Sunday. Claudio Yucot, OCD regional director, said seven people died due to drowning in Masbate province. The victims were residents of Claveria, Mobo, and Uson towns.… Read More
‘Usman’ leaves PHP2.73-M initial agri damage in CamSur, Samar
December 30, 2018, 1:22 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday reported a PHP2.73-million initial damage to agricultural products caused by Tropical Depression Usman which is now downgraded to a low-pressure area (LPA). Based on the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operation Center… Read More
Novaliches residents mark 122nd martyrdom of Rizal
December 30, 2018, 1:12 pm
MANILA —The residents of Barangay Bagbag in Novaliches, Quezon City marked on Sunday the 122nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a simple commemorative program and floral offerings at the hero’s monument in the area. Bagbag Barangay chairman Richard V. Ambita led the… Read More
Pyro-makers remind public on right storage, use of firecrackers
December 30, 2018, 1:10 pm
BOCAUE, Bulacan -- Pyrotechnics manufacturers and dealers in this province have reminded the public on the proper storage and use of pyrotechnics and firecracker products to ensure a safe and peaceful welcome of the New Year. Lea Alapide, president of the Philippine Pyrotechnics Manufacturers and… Read More
