MANILA (November 20) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping has decided to deal and manage the contentious issues in the West Philippine Sea through a “comprehensive strategic cooperation.” “The President and I both agreed to elevate our relationship into one of comprehensive strategic cooperation. This vision charts a clear course for China-Philippines […]
Archives for 2018
PH and China inks 29 MOA on business, infrastructure, trade and industry
DAVAO CITY (November 20)– President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China witnessed the exchange of several memorandum of agreements (MOA), which are focused on the field of business, infrastructure, trade and industry, peace and stability, and people to people exchanges. Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Secretary […]
Six BOC deputy commissioners quit posts
MANILA (November 20)– Six deputy commissioners of the Bureau of Customs and 14 other employees have resigned from their posts to provide the new Customs Commissioner Rey Guerrero with a free hand in appointing people under his command. “This is a sign of support and solidarity with the new Customs chief to let him choose […]
DepEd-ARMM honors 2 outstanding Bangsamoro teachers
COTABATO CITY (November 20) — The Department of Education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) honored on Monday two outstanding Bangsamoro teachers, as part of its “Search for Outstanding Bangsamoro Teachers 2018.” Joymanil Tiblani, 33 of Sulu Division won the recognition for elementary level. Tiblani has been a teacher for the past 13 years […]
Malacañang terminates services of three DSWD undersecretaries
DAVAO CITY (November 19)– Malacañang has terminated the services of three undersecretaries from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) effective November 14, 2018. In an announcement Monday, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said it is expected that the new secretary of DSWD, former Army chief retired Lt. Gen. Rolando Bautista will bring in his new […]
Report persons making illegal offers for 2019 polls: Comelec
MANILA (November 19) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged the public to report to them individuals or groups who are making illegal offers on election matters. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the appeal following the arrest of an individual allegedly asking money from political aspirants with promises of being able to compromise the automated […]
Lorenzana accuses NDF of negotiating in bad faith
MANILA (November 18) — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday debunked the claims of the National Democratic Front (NDF) that the government acted in bad faith in the course of the peace talks held earlier this year. He said the NDF was the one guilty of bad faith from the start and […]
Rice Tarrification to provide support to farmers
MANILA (November 18) — The passage of the Rice Tariffication Bill will give farmers “a fighting chance” by boosting their productivity and ensuring that they become competitive with other farmers from neighboring ASEAN countries. Senator Cynthia Villar, principal author of the bill which was approved on third and final reading last week, said the move […]
From WTO to APEC, Duterte emphasizes “win-win” arrangement for small nations, economies
MANILA (November 19)– “Be a big brother to small nations,” President Rodrigo R. Duterte urges 20 other leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) during the CEO Summit and the APEC Business Advisory Council meeting. Duterte said the arrangement will enable small nations, especially its small and medium enterprises to not only have greater access […]
PAGASA warns of flooding, landslides in Caraga Region, Davao Oriental and ComVal
DAVAO CITY (November 18)– The center of Tropical Depression “SAMUEL” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 10:00 AM today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) indicated in its advisory that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals may be raised over provinces in the eastern Section of Visayas and of Mindanao. It also warned […]
Even non-smokers at risk of lung cancer
MANILA — Senior citizen Hilda Pua was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer when she was 56 years old. The diagnosis surprised her because she never smoked a single cigarette all her life. Later on, her surprise turned to fear as thoughts of bedridden cancer patients crossed her mind. “Natakot ako kasi cancer, natakot din […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Philippines
DAVAO CITY (November 17) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is coming to Manila on November 20 and 21 for a historical visit, it will be a first of its kind by a Chinese head of state since 2005. Xi, will first attend the 2018 APEC summit in the PNG capital Port Moresby will visit ASEAN countries […]
Duterte inks law regulating criminology profession
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law regulating the practice of criminology profession in the Philippines. Duterte approved Republic Act No. 11131, or the Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018. The new law aims to govern the examination, registration and licensure of criminologists; supervise, control and regulate the practice of criminology; and develop […]