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From extraordinary to ordinary: A story about KFC in China
December 21, 2018, 1:14 pm
By Li Peichun When a couple of my old university classmates came to Beijing last week, we planned to do the same thing we usually did when we reunite: Find a restaurant that's decent, maybe even a bit fancy, where we could catch up to chew the fat. So we laughed when one of us suggested going to… Read More
PH, US seek enhanced cooperation on energy, people-to-people ties
December 21, 2018, 12:54 pm
MANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Friday met with US State Secretary Michael Pompeo and sought ways to increase the Philippines-United States cooperation in areas of energy and people-to-people ties. The meeting, held in Washington D.C., was a follow-up… Read More
DepEd urges schools to enforce anti-bullying campaign
December 21, 2018, 12:50 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded public and private schools about the adoption and enforcement of anti-bullying policies. This, after videos showing a junior high school student of Ateneo de Manila University bullying several boys went viral on Thursday. In a statement… Read More
DTI-NegOcc opens Negosyo Center in Silay City
December 21, 2018, 12:48 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Another Negosyo Center was inaugurated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Occidental this year, this time in Silay City, on Thursday. Engiemar Tupas, senior trade and industry development specialist of DTI-Negros Occidental, said the facility will bring the… Read More
Simple party to bring Christmas spirit to Leyte prison
December 21, 2018, 12:10 pm
PALO, Leyte -- It will not be a lonely Christmas after all for the more than 600 inmates of Leyte’s provincial jail as a simple party had been set on Christmas Eve to make prisoners feel the holiday cheer even behind bars. Although Christmas in prison is unthinkable in the real world, they have… Read More
No halt in military ops vs. NPA amid hostage-taking incident
December 21, 2018, 11:34 am
MANILA -- The military would not stop combat operations against the New People's Army (NPA) amid a hostage-taking incident, involving 12 members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) and two soldiers, following an attack in Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur, Defense Secretary Delfin… Read More
Scattered rain showers over most of PH Friday
December 21, 2018, 10:53 am
MANILA—Scattered rain showers would affect most parts of the country Friday as two weather systems are affecting the country until the weekend. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said a low-pressure area (LPA) last… Read More
Duterte sincere in reforming PH healthcare: PCOO exec
December 21, 2018, 10:00 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte understands the plight of poor patients and is sincere on reforming the Philippine healthcare sector, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Undersecretary Lorraine Marie Badoy said. In her address to parents and child patients at the PCOO… Read More
PRRD admin retains 'for poor' mandate of Orthopedic Center
December 21, 2018, 9:53 am
MANILA -- The administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte has retained the mandate of the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) as the primary orthopedic specialist hospital for poor patients amid concerns of privatization in the past administration, a hospital official said. In an interview with… Read More
USD4.5-B 'seaside city' to be built in Cagayan: CEZA
December 21, 2018, 9:49 am
MANILA -- A seaside city project, amounting to USD4.5 billion, will soon be built in Santa Ana, Cagayan, the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) said. In a statement Thursday, CEZA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Raul Lambino said a memorandum of understanding was signed with Mercurio… Read More
Jucutan enters PSC-PHILTA Age-Group Championships quarterfinals
December 21, 2018, 8:13 am
MANILA -- Unseeded Ezekiel Jucutan has maintained his winning form to reach the quarterfinal round of the Philippine Sports Commission-Philippine Tennis Association (PSC-PHILTA) National Age Group Championships at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center on Thursday. Jucutan eliminated third seed Mark… Read More
Bataan prevails over Rizal, 88-74
December 21, 2018, 8:12 am
MANILA -- Bataan Risers quickly returned to its winning ways in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup after holding off Rizal Crusaders, 88-74, at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City on Thursday night. Banking on their balanced attack, the Risers, who saw their league-record 14-game… Read More
QC repulses Laguna at home for 3rd straight win
December 21, 2018, 8:11 am
MANILA -- Quezon City Capitals won its third straight game in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup after subduing Laguna Heroes at home, 85-80, at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City on Thursday night. In a highly-physical clash that saw both squads putting up a total of 84 free throw… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Fri. Dec. 21, 2018
December 21, 2018, 7:41 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – Cabinet panel approves P18-B projects for 2019 INQUIRER – Ping bares wasteful projects worth P583B MANILA BULLETIN – Gray ready to begin Miss U reign MANILA TIMES – ‘Drilon, Angara corner Road Board millions’ MANILA STANDARD – Economic team against GMA PHILIPPINE… Read More
Indigent Pampanga residents receive livelihood aid
December 20, 2018, 10:43 pm
LUBAO, Pampanga—The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has provided various livelihood assistance to the marginalized sectors in this town. The beneficiaries of PHP1.2 million worth of livelihood assistance distributed here Wednesday were opersons with disabilities (PWDs), fisherfolk,… Read More
Angkas urged to comply with SC halt order
December 20, 2018, 10:37 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) lamented on Thursday that motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas is defying the order of the Supreme Court to stop its operations. This, as the department urged the firm to have a dialogue to discuss issues related to its operations as a public… Read More
Resigned employees entitled to 13th month pay: NWPC
December 20, 2018, 10:33 pm
MANILA -- Private sector workers who have resigned from work but have served their former company for at least one month are entitled to receive a 13th month pay. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) reminded employers that their former employees… Read More
Luzon, Mindanao: Home of PH's "merriest" light festivals
December 20, 2018, 9:35 pm
MANILA -- It's five days away from December 25, and those without Christmas travel itinerary yet may want to indulge in a "sparkling getaway" in Central Luzon or Northern Mindanao, home to two of the Philippines' "merriest" light festivals. Aside from the numerous light and sound attractions the… Read More
Gov't not taking terrorism lightly: Palace
December 20, 2018, 9:20 pm
MANILA -- In line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s goal to fulfill his constitutional duty to serve and protect the Filipino people, Malacañang on Thursday assured the government is not taking the threat of terrorism lightly. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this reaction after… Read More
AFP, PNP in Cordillera on full alert vs. NPA
December 20, 2018, 9:13 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cordillera have assured that residents and tourists alike will be secured from threats of the Communist New People Army Terrorists (CNT), especially this Christmas season. The commander of the 503rd… Read More
