MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Wednesday said redacted or shaded portions of the statement of assets, liability, and net worth (SALN) of some cabinet members are not in accordance with the commission’s guidelines. “Yun pinakita nilang sample pati amount ng properties ay shinade nila (Even the amount of properties […]
Archives for September 2017
Bullish economy expected to boost PH real estate market
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine real estate market is expected to sustain its growth momentum on the back of the country’s bullish economy and strong investor confidence, according to a global real estate consultancy. Rick Santos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Santos Knight Frank Inc., said the Philippines has climbed one notch in the competitiveness […]
Ship CO relieved, crew on restrictive custody: AFP
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday announced that the captain of the BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) has been relieved of his command while the rest of his crew are placed on restrictive custody following the death of two Vietnamese fishermen off Bolinao, Pangasinan last Sept. 23. “To ensure that […]
Government agencies told : Display portrait of Ph Heroes
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is directing all government agencies in the country to display photos, paintings, or other visual representations of Philippine Heroes, instead that of elected or appointed government officials. Earlier on, Duterte discouraged government establishment to display his photos but instead photos of Philippines heroes saying they deserve to be remembered […]
Marawi siege 128 days: casualties 152 Army, 711 Isis-Maute terrorists
DAVAO CITY — On the 128th day of the Marawi siege, the death toll to government troops is now placed at 152 while 711 members of the Isis-inspired Maute terrorist were killed. Over 200,000 families are displaced due to the crisis. The government has so far released PHP3.35 billion to help internally displaced persons (IDPs) […]
IMO sets ‘off-limits area’ in Tubbataha
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Philippines — All types of ships with 150 gross tonnage and higher are warned to sail outside the 4,470-square kilometer area-to-be-avoided (ATBA) in the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) to avoid the risk of accidental groundings. Commodore Joselito dela Cruz, commander of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Palawan, said the advice was […]
Gov’t programs continue in Marawi City to assist IDPs
MANILA, Philippines — The government has so far released PHP3.35 billion to help internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the fighting in Lanao del Sur, an official of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) said Monday, September 25. OCD Assistant Secretary Kristoffer James Purisima said the money, released through the Department of Social Welfare […]
Town vice mayor accused of mauling journalist
Surigao del Norte, Philippines — A town mayor is accused of mauling and punching journalist in public view in the town of Pilar Saturday morning, September 23, 2017. Among those who witnessed the incident include Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial and other regional health officials and several local officials. The journalist victim was identified Edito […]
90 GenSan cops sent to further secure Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The regional police office in Gen. Santos City has deployed 90 additional cops here Friday as a contingency measure against perceived terror and other security threats looming. Chief Supt. Cedrick Train, Central Mindanao police director, said are on a field training mission to help the campaign of Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi. The […]
Duterte releases illegal drugs diagram and its connections with terror group
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte presented the the Lanao del Sur drug matrix which according to him shows how illegal drugs operate in the province and some provinces in Mindanao which provided financial support to the local terrorists in the island. Duterte however emphasized, they are still trying to configure how the illegal […]
Duterte eyes daughter Sara for presidency come 2022
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — IF there is someone on the mind of President Rodrigo to succeed him in Malacañan come 2022– it is no less than his daughter, Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. Duterte who treated Davao media for a dinner cum reunion told reporters “I couldn’t find someone any better to run the country next […]
PH thanks Saudi for extending amnesty to undocumented OFWs
MANILA , Philippines — The Philippine government Sunday expressed its appreciation to Saudi Arabia for extending an amnesty program that would allow thousands more of undocumented Filipinos in the kingdom to go home. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano said the extension of the amnesty program was expected to benefit more […]
Duterte laughs at his “Big Nosed” effigy
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte takes every rally– a freedom expressed but his only regret his critics burn a “Big Nosed” effigy out of him. When asked how he felt about the effigy burning, Duterte laughed out loud and complained “Daku kaayo akong ilong (My nose is so big)” then he shook his head. […]