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More than 600K nabbed for violating MM laws
December 30, 2018, 1:10 pm
MANILA -- More than 600,000 violators of various ordinances in Metro Manila have been nabbed since June, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar said Sunday. Based on NCRPO records, a total of 624,361 violators were nabbed from June 13 to 5 to Dec. 30, 2018,… Read More
Isabela urged to ratify BOL, join new Bangsamoro region
December 30, 2018, 1:08 pm
ZAMBOANGA -- An official of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) expressed optimism that Basilan province’s constituents will ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in the plebiscite which will be held on January 21. ARMM Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman expressed his optimism during… Read More
Army troops in MisOr spend Xmas with ex-rebels, evacuees
December 30, 2018, 1:07 pm
Soldiers under the 58th Infantry Batallion in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental play with evacuee children from Sitio Kamansi, Lagonglong town as they visited their relocation site on Dec. 27, 2018. (58-IB Photo)CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 58th Infantry… Read More
Central Luzon has 898 firecracker zones
December 30, 2018, 1:05 pm
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- At least 898 areas in Central Luzon have been designated as firecracker zones for the safe celebration of New Year’s Day. Chief Supt. Joel Napoleon Coronel, acting director of the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO 3) on Saturday said the designation of firecracker zones… Read More
British cinematographer shows painting as 'social documents'
December 30, 2018, 1:05 pm
DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte -- As Filipinos remember the 122nd death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal on Sunday, December 30, a British cinematographer opens his paintings to people of this historically-rich city to show that they do not only promote taste in fine arts but are also unique… Read More
3 weather systems bring rains over Luzon Sunday
December 30, 2018, 11:40 am
MANILA -- A low pressure area, tail-end of a cold front affecting southern Luzon, and the northeast monsoon affecting northern and central Luzon will bring rains over the island, the weather bureau said Sunday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Go reiterates vow to ‘serve Duterte ’til end’
December 30, 2018, 10:56 am
DAVAO CITY – Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Saturday reiterated his continued support for President Rodrigo Duterte, his programs, and his fellow Duterte supporters. “Paglilingkuran ko si Pangulong Duterte hanggang dulo, may posisyon man… Read More
PRRD vindicated after very good satisfaction rating: Go
December 30, 2018, 9:54 am
MANILA — Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Saturday welcomed the results of the latest Social Weather Station Survey showing 74 percent of adult Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of President Rodrigo Duterte. Go said the survey results… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sun. Dec. 30, 2018
December 30, 2018, 8:00 am
INQUIRER -- Du30 rating rises: Blow to critics or sign of fear? DAILY TRIBUNE -- Land reform steps up MANILA BULLETIN -- A remembrance of Rizal's relevance PHILIPPINE STAR -- Heavy rain from Usman leaves 3 dead MANILA TIMES -- Strong earthquake jolts Davao region MANILA STANDARD -- Oil price… Read More
CDO board ready to help enforce plastics ban
December 29, 2018, 8:56 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The city's Regulatory and Complaint Board (RCB) is willing to assist the local government in monitoring the implementation of the single-use plastics ban, which will take effect on January 1, 2019.Lawyer Edgardo Uy, RCB chief, on Saturday said although the board's mandate… Read More
Rizal’s martyrdom should propel Pinoys to rise to challenge
December 29, 2018, 8:52 pm
MANILA — Malacañang called on Filipinos, particularly the youth, to be inspired by the martyrdom of national hero Jose Rizal in facing challenging and crucial times for the benefit of the country. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark as the nation commemorates the 122nd… Read More
PRRD distributes lands to North Cotabato farmers
December 29, 2018, 8:44 pm
KIDAPAWAN CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte led the distribution here of the Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) of North Cotabato province on Saturday afternoon, telling beneficiaries to use the land so they could get out of poverty.Speaking during… Read More
MNLF-led BOL forum attracts 5K people in Sulu
December 29, 2018, 8:43 pm
Yusop Jikiri, Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Central Committee chairperson, addresses the thousands of residents who attended the forum on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) at the Mindanao State University campus in Patikul, Sul, on Saturday. (Photo by Ely E. Dumaboc) PATIKUL, Sulu –… Read More
Kidapawan schools’ dropout rate down, exec says
December 29, 2018, 8:42 pm
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The number of dropout students in public schools in the city during the school year 2018-2019 has "tremendously dropped" compared to the last school calendar year, the local chief executive here said.Speaking during his State of the Children Address on Friday, Mayor Joseph… Read More
ARMM crime volume drops 20% in 2018
December 29, 2018, 8:40 pm
COTABATO CITY--Crime volume in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has dropped by as much as 20 percent this year, a top police official said.In a statement released Friday, Chief Supt. Graciano Mijares, ARMM police director, said that of a total of 2,378 crimes recorded from January… Read More
'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family’s Brand Sardines
December 29, 2018, 8:38 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Zamboanga's Family’s Brand Valientes, one of the teams seeing action in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL Datu Cup), will be re-launched as Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines next year in a bid to strengthen the team in the MPBL Datu Cup.The team will… Read More
Phivolcs lifts tsunami warning following 7.2 Davao quake
December 29, 2018, 8:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday afternoon lifted its tsunami advisory following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that jolted Davao Oriental at around 11:39 a.m. Phivolcs earlier issued the advisory for the coastal communities along the… Read More
Agri-preneur's success for a perfect lechón
December 29, 2018, 8:28 pm
CANDELARIA, Quezon – Even before finalizing and splurging on the Yuletide holiday season and New Year’s fare, try this lechón (roasted suckling pig) specialty, not from Cebu’s famed outlets but of semi-organic pigs raised from this town’s successful agri-preneurship, which is behind the… Read More
5 NPA surrenderers hold ‘best ever’ Christmas family reunion
December 29, 2018, 8:25 pm
CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal -- Five of the nine New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, who recently surrendered to government forces in Batangas, described their “best Christmas ever” as they reunite with their families this holiday season. On Friday, Major General Rhoderick M. Parayno, commander… Read More
Don’t listen to communists, Duterte tells farmers
December 29, 2018, 8:23 pm
MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday urged farmworkers to refrain from being persuaded by communist rebels assuring them anew that land reform will continue under his administration. Duterte made this remark during the distribution of certificates of land ownerships award (CLOA) to… Read More
