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Toyota PH sees 10 percent auto sales growth in 2019
December 20, 2018, 3:53 pm
MANILA -- Toyota Motors Philippines Corp. (TMPC) projects sales for next year to be at the same pace with the local automotive industry, its vice president for corporate affairs Rommel Gutierrez said. Gutierrez told reporters that vehicle sales in 2019 is expected to recover, increasing by 10… Read More
PH fully obliged to rule of law; probes alleged HR violations
December 20, 2018, 3:52 pm
MANILA -- The government continues to uphold the rule of law and ensure that alleged human rights violations in the country are "properly investigated," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated Thursday in response to the unpublished report of a United Nations rapporteur on the state of… Read More
Army's 9ID in Bicol has new commander
December 20, 2018, 3:48 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Maj. Gen. Fernando Trinidad on Wednesday took over the reign of the Philippine Army's 9th Infantry Division (9ID), replacing Maj. Gen. Jesus Mananquil, who is retiring this month. Capt. Joash Pramis, 9ID public affairs chief, said Thursday that Lt. Gen. Macairog Alberto, Army… Read More
Octogenarian, 2 others killed in Novaliches fire
December 20, 2018, 3:46 pm
MANILA -- An octogenarian woman and two others perished in a fire that destroyed a commercial building in Sitio Damong Maliit, Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City early Thursday morning. Senior Fire Officer 4 Romar C. Carandan Sr., Novaliches Fire Station commander, identified the… Read More
First 1,000 Days Law to benefit kids' health, nutrition
December 20, 2018, 2:58 pm
MANILA -- A children's welfare advocacy group, Save the Children Philippines (SCP), on Thursday assured that the enactment of the “First 1,000 Days Law” gives children the chance to grow and develop through health and nutrition programs. Republic Act 11148, or the “Kalusugan at Nutrition ng… Read More
SC reorganizes 3 court divisions
December 20, 2018, 2:57 pm
MANILA -- Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin has ordered the reorganization of the three divisions of the Supreme Court (SC) effective January 5, 2019. Under Special Order No. 2629 issued Thursday, the SC's First Division will be chaired by Bersamin and co-chaired by working chairperson, Associate… Read More
Japan's 'most wanted' nabbed in Manila
December 20, 2018, 2:56 pm
MANILA -- A 59-year-old Japanese national, tagged as the leader of a major fraud ring and allegedly one of the most wanted fugitives in his country, was arrested in a joint operation of the Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) of Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Tokyo Interpol in Manila on Wednesday. In a… Read More
SC asked to lift TRO vs. Angkas ops
December 20, 2018, 2:18 pm
MANILA -- Motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its earlier decision and allow it to continue its operations. In a comment filed before the High Court Thursday, DBDOYC Inc., Angkas' mother firm urged the SC to lift the restraining order (TRO) issued by its… Read More
Palace issues EO governing foreigners' entry in Subic
December 20, 2018, 2:16 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang has issued an executive order which governs the admission and stay of foreign nationals in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone as “temporary visitors.” Executive Order 72, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea by authority of the President on Dec. 18, allows foreign… Read More
Expand scholarships to private college studes, gov't urged
December 20, 2018, 2:13 pm
MANILA -- Even with free tuition in public universities and colleges, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the expansion of scholarship grants to students enrolled in private higher education institutions. Angara has lauded the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)'s recent memorandum of agreement… Read More
NCRPO intensifies 'Oplan Katok' vs. loose firearms
December 20, 2018, 2:06 pm
MANILA -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar has ordered to intensify the campaign against loose firearms and gunrunners to significantly reduce cases of indiscriminate firing in Metro Manila as well as in anticipation of next year’s mid-term… Read More
DOT food fest highlights NegOcc’s ‘great culinary scene’
December 20, 2018, 2:05 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Negros Occidental’s reputation when it comes to good food is being highlighted during the three-day “Kaon Na ‘Ta” Food and Travel Festival which started Wednesday afternoon at Ayala Malls Capitol Central here. Tourism Undersecretary Arturo Boncato Jr., who declared the… Read More
Gov’t prepares for 500th anniversary of Christianity in PH
December 20, 2018, 1:56 pm
MANILA -- The government has prepared various activities for the official launch on December 21 of the Philippine Quincentennial Commemorations of the Victory at Mactan, introduction of Christianity, and Circumnavigation of the world in 2021. The event will take place at the National Historical… Read More
Troops to continue patrolling WPS: DND chief
December 20, 2018, 1:36 pm
MANILA -- The country will continue patrolling the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday. He added that this will be the thrust of the defense establishment for the coming year. "We will still continue with our activities there,… Read More
Diocese of Bacolod partners with gov’t for tree-growing project
December 20, 2018, 1:05 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Diocese of Bacolod has partnered with the government for the implementation of the tree-growing project, dubbed “Panggas”, among the Catholic schools under its jurisdiction. The project is being undertaken through an agreement formalized on Wednesday between the Diocese of… Read More
No Christmas break for soldiers after N. Samar landmine attack
December 20, 2018, 12:43 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Philippine Army has questioned the sincerity of the New People’s Army’s (NPA) declaration of holiday truce following the landmine attack in the capital town of Northern Samar that wounded four soldiers and two civilians on Tuesday. In a statement issued Wednesday night,… Read More
Murder raps filed vs. suspects in cop's slay in Pasig
December 20, 2018, 12:39 pm
MANILA -- The Eastern Police District (QCPD) has filed charges against the suspects in the killing of a police officer assigned with the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) last month. In a statement on Thursday, EPD director Chief Supt. Bernabe Balba… Read More
Zambo Sibugay barangay workers receive P4K cash incentive
December 20, 2018, 12:37 pm
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay -- The provincial government has released some PHP11.4 million in annual cash incentive for the 2,851 workers serving in its different barangays.Gov. Wilter Palma led Tuesday's distribution of the cash incentive to the barangay workers, whom he described as the unsung… Read More
Agusan del Sur attack shows Reds’ ceasefire deceitful: AFP
December 20, 2018, 12:19 pm
MANILA -- The rebel attack, which resulted in the abduction of 12 Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) members and two soldiers in Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur on Wednesday, showed that the New People's Army's (NPA) declaration of a unilateral ceasefire during parts of the Yuletide season is… Read More
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
