MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will not require Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, who are recovering from the Marawi crisis, to comply with the program’s conditions. “Conditionalities for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program will be lifted to immediately accommodate the needs of the IDPs (internally displaced persons),” said […]
Archives for November 2017
Duterte to resolve insurgency problem peacefully-Lorenzana
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte want to put an end to the end to the insurgency problem of the country peacefully. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana even called on the fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA) fighters to lay down their arms and live normally in the meanstream society. This developed as undetermined number […]
PAL pays P6-billion unpaid airport obligation
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s flag carrier, the Philippine Airlines Friday settled its P6-billion unpaid obligation representing the air navigational charges. The PAL, issued two checks totalling to P6 billion in favor of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in a […]
Ombudsman files graft charges vs. former Butuan city mayor
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. for violation of the anti-graft law. Charged along with Amante are former officials, Licensing Officer IV Paul Cabrera and Acting City Fire Marshal Alric Gomez. The case against Amante et al. stemmed from ] […]
Lamitan City Welcomes the Heroes of Marawi
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines — Residents here warmly welcome the heroes of Marawi who arrived Thursday morning November 2, 2017 aboard the military vessel. People from Lamitan City, Basilan led by Mayor Rose Furigay welcomes Marawi Liberators of the Army Scout Ranger. Residents cheered as they welcome their heroes coming home. The welcome reception was filled with […]
Bohol-Davao direct flights start
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Boholanos here can now visit their family, friends and ancestral homes in less than an hour. This, as the country’s flag carrier, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) inaugurated the direct flights from Tagbilaran City- Davao City on Wednesday November 1, 2017. Davao City and Mindanao serve as the second home for thousands […]
Infra projects on the rise with Japan’s $9-B pledge-Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Filipinos should expect more infrastructure projects out of the $9 billion pledge from the Japanese government. The pouring of fund is part of the success of President Rodrigo Duterte second visit to Japan. With the fresh fund, Duterte’s Build, Build Build program thrives. The support form the Japanese government does not […]
105 distressed OFWs arrive from UAE
MANILA, Philippines — About 105 distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) returned home from United Arab Emirates Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Some were emotional as they returned home empty handed following misfortune in the foreign land. Majority of them are either undocumented or those who escaped from their employers over maltreatment and other issues concerning employment. […]
Lawyer wants media explanation over leaked Ventura testimony
MANILA, Philippines —\A lawyer mulls filing a motion before the Department of Justice for a show cause order to members of the media in connection with the leaked sworn statement of Aegis Jurisfratman Marc Anthony Ventura over the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio “Atio” Castillo III. Paris Real, counsel […]
Duterte on Japan visit: ‘Most productive, engaging’
Davao City, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived here on Tuesday from his official visit to Japan, describing it as “most productive and engaging.” Duterte said that he met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and discussed concrete, time-bound and specific ways to further intensify bilateral cooperation between Philippines and Japan. “On top of our agenda […]
Returning Marawi residents hope to rebuild lives after the siege
Marawi City, Philippines —— After five months of conflict, residents are now starting to return to their homes here , bringing with them hope and resolve to overcome ordeals. Abpisa Barese, 63, resident of Basak, Malulut whose family escaped the battle on the third day of the Marawi crisis said it will take time for […]
4,000 returning residents benefit from ARMM People’s Day in Marawi
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — About 4,000 internally displaced persons in Marawi received medical and relief goods from the one day outreach mission conducted by the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Monday. The outreach mission was held the day when residents returned to their homes in Barangay Basak Malutlut, Marawi City. The village was the […]
DFA resets passport appointments for ASEAN Summit
MANILA, Philippines — In light of the upcoming ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rescheduled passport appointment dated November 13 to 15 for accommodation at any date until Nov. 29, 2017. This in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 332 declaring November 13 to 15 as special non-working days for the […]