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Lorenzana reveals names of PH's first-missile capable frigates
December 20, 2018, 12:18 pm
MANILA -- The two missile-armed frigates now being constructed by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will be named BRP Antonio Luna and BRP Jose Rizal, two of the country's leading patriots. This was bared by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana when asked on the possible names… Read More
Diokno counts on ‘friendlier’ Congress after 2019 mid-term polls
December 20, 2018, 12:14 pm
MANILA -- Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said he is looking forward to a “friendlier” Congress after next year’s mid-term elections. Diokno made this remark amid the ongoing dispute between him and some lawmakers in the House of Representatives after the former was grilled on alleged… Read More
PH out of top 5 deadliest countries for media in 2018
December 20, 2018, 11:56 am
MANILA – The Philippines is out of the top five most dangerous countries for journalists in 2018, according to the annual report of media freedom organization, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Based on the RSF annual worldwide round-up figures released on Wednesday, the list of top five… Read More
Suspected terrorist nabbed in GenSan
December 20, 2018, 11:43 am
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Police operatives arrested here on Wednesday night a suspected member of an Islamic State-inspired local terrorist cell and in effect, foiled an alleged bombing plot in the area. Chief Supt. Eliseo Tam Rasco, regional director of the Police Regional Office-12, said Thursday… Read More
Probe body formed to look into Agusan del Sur raid
December 20, 2018, 10:52 am
MANILA -- A Board of Inquiry (BOI) has been formed to investigate the rebel raid in Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur, which resulted in the overrunning of a military detachment and the subsequent abduction of 12 members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) and two soldiers early on… Read More
LPA spotted off Surigao del Sur, NE monsoon affecting Luzon
December 20, 2018, 9:48 am
MANILA—A low-pressure area (LPA) was spotted off Surigao del Sur Thursday while the northeast monsoon continues to affect Luzon. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA was last observed 955 kilometers east of… Read More
Magnolia wins first PBA title
December 20, 2018, 7:37 am
ANTIPOLO CITY -- Magnolia quickly went on a roll and repulsed Alaska, 102-86, to clinch its first PBA Governors' Cup title in Game 6 of the finals at the Ynares Center here on Wednesday night. The Hotshots started the game with a 12-0 run to spark the wire-to-wire win. The Aces tried to inch… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Thu. Dec. 20, 2018
December 20, 2018, 7:03 am
BUSINESS MIRROR – ‘Safeguard duty on cement imports may stall public infra’ DAILY TRIBUNE - Budget delay until March INQUIRER – ‘Lawmakers covet P45-B road tax fund’ MANILA BULLETIN – Bersamin to purge judiciary of misfits MANILA TIMES – Arroyo wants DoF portfolio - Diokno MANILA… Read More
LTO Dumaguete District Office: Change is order of the day
December 20, 2018, 2:07 am
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Change has been the order of the day for the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in this city in 2018, since its new chief, Alberta Janine F. Lawas, took her post last March. In response to President Rodrigo Duterte's call for a more efficient bureaucracy, the physical aspect of the… Read More
Special National ID registration for IPs, remote villages mulled
December 20, 2018, 1:40 am
BAGUIO CITY -- The government is considering making "special arrangements" for the registration of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and those living in remote villages, along with minors, senior citizens, persons with disability, and persons in institutional households for the National ID System. "There… Read More
NCCA, Cordillera media open Sagada art house
December 20, 2018, 1:28 am
ART HUB. The 'Dogo Siwang Art Hub' put up for local artists and tourists in Sagada by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Cordillera News Agency, and the Daoas family, NCCA's project grantee (Photo courtesy of Pamela Mariz Geminiano)SAGADA, Mountain Province -- The National… Read More
Cebu Pacific continues expansion, expects new aircraft by Q1 2019
December 20, 2018, 12:59 am
MANILA -- Local carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) continues its expansion, and is expecting the delivery of a new aircraft, its first A31NEO, by the first quarter of next year, the airline announced on Wednesday. "Our latest aircraft, an A321CEO, was delivered over the weekend. We now have a total fleet… Read More
Manhunt on after NPA abducts 2 soldiers in Agusan Sur
December 19, 2018, 10:08 pm
SURIGAO CITY--New People's Army (NPA) rebels abducted two soldiers following a predawn raid on a military patrol base in the Agusan del Sur town of Sibagat Wednesday.An estimated 50 rebels reportedly belonging to the NPA's Guerilla Front Committee 21 also carted away a number of firearms, the… Read More
Former cop shot dead, 2 others wounded in Sibulan shooting
December 19, 2018, 9:19 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A former Philippine National Police (PNP) cop, who was dismissed from the service for his alleged involvement in the illegal drugs trade, was shot dead while two of his companions were wounded in Sibulan, Negros Oriental on Tuesday night. Gary Bulfa Agbon, a resident of Barangay… Read More
Dagupan hosts Regional Festival of Talents
December 19, 2018, 9:17 pm
DAGUPAN CITY -- The city on Monday hosted this year’s Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT) participated in by students in elementary and high schools, Alternative Learning System, special education, and madrasa learners from the Ilocos’ 14 school divisions. “It is one of the major… Read More
Region 1 medical center on code 'white' alert for holidays
December 19, 2018, 9:11 pm
DAGUPAN CITY -- The Region One Medical Center (R1MC) has raised its alert status to white, in preparation for the upcoming holiday break. R1MC hospital chief Dr. Joseph Roland Mejia said medical personnel, equipment and even blood supply are on standby for the possible influx of… Read More
Pangasinan town police host Xmas party for indigents
December 19, 2018, 9:07 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan -- Aside from being one of the pillars of peace and order in this town, the Malasiqui police became joy-givers to some 3,000 young and old indigents from the 73 barangays here. "The moment you see the children and the seniors smile and laugh, that’s already a fulfillment… Read More
DPWH starts civil works on CamSur expressway
December 19, 2018, 9:01 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bicol regional office has recently started the construction of the Camarines Sur expressway that is part of the national highway in the province. DPWH-Bicol Regional Director, Engineer Vergilio Eduarte, said in an interview on… Read More
Cancer-killing treatment approved in Australia
December 19, 2018, 9:00 pm
CANBERRA -- A "revolutionary" cancer drug that supercharges immune cells to hunt and kill cancer cells has been approved for human use in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Wednesday announced that CAR-T therapy has been approved for use in pediatric and young adult patients… Read More
Bulacan town residents receive citizen's ID card
December 19, 2018, 9:00 pm
BOCAUE, Bulacan — Residents in this town will soon enjoy cashless convenience as the local government unit here has initially distributed the Bocaue citizens identification (ID) cards from PayMaya. Some 1,500 residents comprised the first batch of recipients out of the total 23,000 townsfolk.… Read More
