MANILA, Manila— President Rodrigo Duterte wants to investigate the so-called “secret jail” inside a police precinct in Tondo, Manila. Asked about his opinion on the discovery by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of eleven individuals hidden inside a polica station Friday, Duterte quipped ”I will look into this after… this afternoon. I will call […]
Toast of friendship
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah clink their glasses after they each proposed a toast to the longtime friendship of both their countries during the state banquet hosted by the President at Malacañan Palace on April 27, 2017. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
SC to hold special en banc session for Bar Exam results deliberation
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) set for May 3 the special en banc session to deliberate on the results of last year’s Bar examinations. This was bared by SC Public Information Office through their Twitter account on Wednesday. The special session usually deliberates on whether to maintain or adjust the passing grade. “The […]
PHL expects conclusion of 3 agreements, declarations during ASEAN chairmanship
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is optimistic that two to three high-level agreements or declarations, including the framework for a code of conduct in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)/South China Sea, will be reached during its ASEAN chairmanship this year. “That (completion of framework) will really be a big milestone,” said acting Department of Foreign […]
PAL hopes UAE airlines to have Dubai-Davao, Abu Dhabi-Davao routes
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) hopes that United Arab Emirates (UAE) airlines such as Etihad and Emirates will have direct flights between UAE and Davao International Airport. PAL explained that if the new routes are established, that would be the first international route from Mindanao to destinations outside Southeast Asia. Thus, this […]
Overseas voter registration increasing
MANILA, Philippines — Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW’s) continue to register as is showed tremendous increase after the 2016 national elections. The Department of Foreign Affairs – Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFA-OVS) in a press statement noted the increase during after four months of accepting new registrants. Overseas voter registration started last December 1, 2016 and will […]
Pres. Duterte visits Russian guided missile cruiser
MANILA, April 21 — President Rodrigo R. Duterte visited Friday the Russian guided missile cruiser “Varyag” anchored in the Port of Manila. The chief executive was accorded arrival honors at Pier 15 by the Russian Navy contingent. Duterte was accompanied by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon and Department of Foreign Affairs acting Secretary Enrique Manalo […]
Omega 3 fatty acid found to prevent serious liver damage
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 — A new study done with laboratory animals suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people, who are obese or have a poor diet, a chance to avoid serious liver damage. The findings, published Wednesday by researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) in PLOS ONE, offer something that […]
PHL-China to complete framework for code of conduct in South China Sea by mid-2017
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is optimistic that the framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea will be completed within the country’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this year. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesman Robespierre Bolivar said they hoped to finish the framework of the […]
Posthumous medal
Right after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s arrival from a successful visit to three countries in the Middle East, he goes straight to the wake of the late 2Lt. Estilito Saldua, Jr. in San Jose, Batangas on April 17, 2017. Here the President awards a posthumous medal to Saldua who was killed while thwarting the terror attack of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Bohol recently. REY BANIQUET/Presidential Photo
Mt. Banahaw, surroundings still restricted
MANILA — Several areas of Mt. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL), which hosts Mt. Banahaw that some consider a sacred mountain, will remain closed to the public even during this Holy Week. Such restriction is among measures to help prevent further environmental degradation there, noted Salud Pangan who’s protected area superintendent of MBSCPL straddling Quezon […]
GSIS opens college scholarship program
MANILA — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is currently accepting applications for its enhanced GSIS Scholarship Program (GSP) for Academic Year 2017-2018. The deadline for submission of application is June 9, 2017. This year, GSIS is offering a total of 400 scholarship slots to children or dependents of active members and permanent total disability […]
President Rody with His Royal Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulazziz Al Saud
President Rodrigo Duterte is accompanied by His Royal Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulazziz Al Saud, Custodian of Two Holy Mosques and officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after the welcome ceremony at His Majesty’s private residence in Rawdhat Khuraim on April 11, 2017. ROBINSON NIÑAL/Presidential Photo