News Articles
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
DICT ties up with local infra firm to put up common cell sites
December 20, 2018, 9:08 pm
MANILA -- Filipino firm ISOC Infrastructures Inc. (ISOC Infra) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to become the first common tower provider in the country. This will enable the company to establish cell towers and… Read More
Troubled juveniles get Christmas treat
December 20, 2018, 9:02 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Some 17 boys staying at the Talay Youth Home in Barangay Talay here have expressed gratitude to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Sub-port Office here for the Christmas treat they received on Wednesday. “Nalipay ko ug nagpasalamat sa Customs nga ilang gihimo ni para namo (I am… Read More
Davao City office warns employees vs. soliciting gifts
December 20, 2018, 8:56 pm
DAVAO CITY – The City Environment and Natural Office (CENRO) on Thursday called on local business establishments and subdivision homeowners to report any of their employees soliciting gifts during the Christmas season.Acting CENRO chief Marivic L. Reyes said their personnel--particularly garbage… Read More
Changi-led consortium bags Clark O&M
December 20, 2018, 8:48 pm
MANILA -- The consortium led by the operator of Singapore's Changi International Airport has bagged the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for Clark International Airport. On Thursday, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced that it awarded Clark airport’s O&M contract… Read More
PH seen to reap demographic dividends by 2025
December 20, 2018, 8:47 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine economy is poised to undergo accelerated growth as a result of demographic dividends as early as 2025, if it can moderate population growth and invest in human capital. In an explainer, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) cited the Philippine Development… Read More
Cebu PDRRMO on blue alert due to LPA
December 20, 2018, 8:40 pm
CEBU CITY – The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is now ready for any emergency situation after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) had forecast on Thursday scattered rains in the Visayas region due to… Read More
DENR sets tightened crackdown vs. pollution in Manila Bay
December 20, 2018, 8:39 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will further intensify the crackdown on pollution in Manila Bay starting next year to help improve its quality and save the water body from further environmental degradation as the Supreme Court (SC) ordered. DENR is scheduled to… Read More
Kawit town to close roads for ‘Maytinis 2018’ on Dec. 24
December 20, 2018, 8:30 pm
KAWIT, Cavite -- The municipal government here has released its traffic advisory to motorists on the temporary closure of roads in deference to the Christmas “Maytinis 2018” Festival on December 24. An advisory from Kawit Tourism staff Rhouz G. Camposanto stated that the roads from Marulas… Read More
