MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Juan Andres Bautista is officially out of the Commission on Elections. He left his office Monday afternoon, October 23, 2017. Bautista’s resignation took effect when Malacañang accepted his resignation which stated “effective immediately.” The Comelec chair tendered his resignation October 11, 2017 which could have been effective on […]
Archives for October 2017
Students may now avail or fare discounts on weekends, holidays
MANILA, Philippines — Students are now entitled to fare discounts even during weekends and holidays, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said. This as the LTFRB issued an order stating that students may avail of the twenty percent discount from Monday to Sunday, including summer breaks and holidays starting October 28. “Students can avail […]
Scout Rangers and their last 7 days in Marawi battleground
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Stories about the Marawi siege will now form part in the world history. Brave and Courageous Filipino soldiers literally crashed the terrorists and put an end to the planned establishment of Islamic State in Asia here in Mindanao. The Marawi crisis did not only define the strong leadership of the 16-month […]
Military operations in Marawi ends-Lorenzana
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) — MARAWI is free from terrorist now, after 154 days of battle. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana the end “of all combat operations in Marawi City,” the announcement means termination of all military operations in the area which is now under the government control. The Marawi siege started morning of May 23 […]
Malacañang press briefing room relaunched
MANILA, Philippines — Old facade finally over. This best describes the relaunching of the over century old Malacañang Press Briefing Room (MPBR) at the New Executive Building. The office under the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on October 12, 2017 as it underwent renovation recently. No less than President Rodrigo Duterte led the opening of […]
73rd Leyte Gulf Landing honors surviving WW II heroes
PALO, Leyte, Philippines — The courage and bravery of Filipino war veterans, who fought for peace and freedom during the Second World War, were brought to the fore in the 73rd Leyte Gulf Landing Commemoration on Friday October 20, 2017 at the MacArthur Shrine and National Park here. In his anniversary message,Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico […]
PCSO loses track of Pinoy millionaires
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is losing track of lottery winners as most of them do not want to say anything after getting their prize. PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan said the prize is the winner’s personal money, in the first place. If he had his way, Balutan said he wants […]
Duterte vows to cleanse PH of corrupt, tax evaders
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte expressed zero tolerance for corrupt public officials and tax-evading businessmen who are shortchanging the Filipino public. The President said this as he graced the concluding ceremony of the 43rd Philippine Business Conference (PBC) and Exposition of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Thursday, October 19 at the […]
SC orders new lawyers to render 120 hours of free legal services
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court ordered incoming lawyers to provide 120 hours of “pro bono” legal work for poor litigants as part of its efforts to champion the constitutional guarantee to “free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies”. The SC en banc, in a 14-page decision dated Oct. 10, passed a new rule on […]
Malunggay powder producer gets BOI nod
MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) has registered the PHP36.4-million project of Mauswag Agribusiness, Inc. to produce Moringa oleifera or malunggay powder as producer of non-traditional export products under the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). In a statement Wednesday, BOI said Pili, Camarines Sur-based Mauswag Agribusiness had integrated facility which involved planting of malunggay […]
Surigao town cited for marine protection, conservation
SURIGAO del Sur, Philippines — Fisherfolk of this coastal town of Cortes, Surigao del Sur have been guarding their rich marine sanctuaries and fishing grounds with utmost dedication. No wonder this once virtually unknown town gained national prominence when it received a national award for sustainable coastal management competition, besting other finalists in the country. […]
PH welcomes foreign aid to rebuild Marawi: Diokno
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Thursday that the Philippine government welcomes any help from foreign countries for the rehabilitation of Marawi City. On the sidelines of the 43rd Philippine Business Conference and Expo Thursday, Diokno told reporters that the government has funds for rebuilding Marawi, but would […]
Terror threats in Mindanao Continue- AFP
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not recommend the lifting of the Martial Law in Mindanao despite its success in killing the two leaders of the Maue Group in Marawi City. AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año said even if the crisis in Marawi City is already finished, there are […]