MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Customs (BOC) posted PHP46.470 billion revenues in November, its highest recorded monthly collection. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapena reported that five collection districts were able to surpass their monthly targets, namely, ports of Batangas, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Clark and Tacloban. Preliminary figures of the bureau’s Financial Service revealed that the […]
3 NBI agents face probe over ‘involvement’ in S. Korean kidnapping
MANILA, Philippines —The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to probe the alleged involvement of its three agents in the kidnapping of a South Korean national in Angeles, Pampanga. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the rescue of Korean restaurant owner Lee Jung Dae and is looking into the involvement of NBI agents […]
Witness points PNoy brod-in-law in P8.7-Billion road scam
MANILA, Philippines — A witness in the fake road right-of-way (RROW) claims for government projects amounting to PHP8.7 billion in General Santos City tagged the brother-in-law of former President Benigno S. Aquino III as involved in the scam, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Monday. Roberto Catapang Jr., who has been provisionally admitted to the […]
ASEAN, China ink media cooperation pact
SUZHOU, China — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed an agreement seeking to further enhance and create platforms for media exchanges and cooperation with its dialogue partner, China. The representatives of major news media and information agencies from China and six ASEAN member states Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines drafted a […]
Duterte to launch pro-poor program in Davao
Cebu City, Philippines —President Rodrigo Duterte will launch the “Biyaya ng Pagbabago” poverty alleviation program at the Freedom Park in Davao City on Dec. 9. This was announced Saturday by Undersecretary Joselito “Penpen” Libres of the Office of Participatory Governance (OPG), which is initiating the pro-poor program. Libres said “Biyaya ng Pagbabago,” short for “Biyaya […]
Only 3 major matters on Maguindanao massacre trial left for resolution
MANILA, Philippiines — Only three major matters have yet to be resolved in relation to the Maguindanao massacre case trial, the Supreme Court (SC) said Wednesday. In its latest update, the SC Public Information Office (PIO) said these are the resolution of the remaining formal offer of evidence (FOE) of the evidence-in-chief, demurrers to evidence, and […]
Palace: SWS poll shows Pinoy ‘bayanihan’ spirit alive
MANILA — Malacañang on Tuesday lauded the results of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) which revealed that majority of Filipinos are ready to help the victims of the Marawi conflict. According to the results of the Third Quarter SWS survey released Tuesday, 60 percent of respondents said they were ready to help those affected by […]
Palace thanks Filipinos for ‘tremendous success’ of ASEAN Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has extended its gratitude to all Filipinos for their contribution to the “tremendous success” of the Philippines’ hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, said the country’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017 was generally peaceful, orderly, and fruitful, owing to the Filipino people’s support […]
Food poisoning hits 58 athletes, 2 coaches in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — A total of 58 athletes and two coaches taking part in the 3rd Congressional District Sports Association Meet in Lambunao, Iloilo were rushed to the hospital Thursday night due to suspected food poisoning. Lambunao Mayor Jason Gonzalez confirmed in an interview that four of these students who were taken to Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial […]
66% of Filipinos satisfied with gov’t response vs Maute group
MANILA, Philippines — Majority of Filipinos were satisfied with the government’s response to suppress the Maute terror group. The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed 66 percent of Filipinos were satisfied, 18 percent unsatisfied and 16 percent undecided on the matter. This translates to a net satisfaction rating of 48 percent, slightly down from June’s […]
Churchgoers reminded against use of cell phones during Mass
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the clergy expressed support for the call of Pope Francis against the use of smartphones inside the Church, especially during Mass. Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes urged churchgoers to control themselves and refrain from using their mobile devices while attending Mass. “As a pastor, as a bishop I find it (smartphone) […]
EU, UN chiefs,18 state leaders confirmed for ASEAN meet: DFA
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday announced the names of 20 leaders confirmed to attend the various summits this week in Manila — an attendance that signify “deep and strong bonds” between the bloc and its dialogue partners, an official said. DFA Acting Spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar said these leaders would cover […]
Duterte holds bilateral meeting with leaders from Vietnam and Papua New Guinea
Da Nang, Viet Nam — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met with Viet Nam President Tran Dai Quang and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) on Thursday November 10 here. President Duterte had a bilateral meeting with the Vietnamese leader, who congratulated President […]