BUSAN, South Korea — The Philippines is pushing for the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea to slash import tariffs on certain products particularly bananas from the Philippines, the country’s ambassador to South Korea said. South Korea imposes 30 percent tariff on Philippine-produced bananas while other members of the Association of Southeast […]
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Teacher shamed by Tulfo denied of due process: DepEd
MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) said the teacher who was humiliated in a television program for allegedly committing child abuse towards one of her pupils was not accorded due process. In a statement Sunday, the agency said there are laws and policies in place to protect both students and teachers involved in complaints. “Teachers […]
PH-SoKor renew solidarity and mutual aid
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte and South Korean President Moon on MOnday agreed to enhance bilateral ties and promote peace and stability in the region. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting on Monday, November 25,, on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Republic of Korea (Asean-ROK) Commemorative Summit at The Westin Chosun Busan […]
Soldiers rescue abducted British businessman, wife in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Government troops rescued a British businessman and his Filipino wife following a clash against their captors, Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits, in the hinterlands of Sulu, a top military official said Monday. Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said Allan Arthur Hyrons, 70, and his wife, Wilma, were rescued […]
Alert up as BIFF attack military bases in Maguindanao
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao — Military authorities in Maguindanao and neighboring provinces have been placed on alert status since Sunday after the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) intensified its attacks against government forces and civilians. Aside from setting off a motorbike rigged with improvised bombs, the BIFF attacked government forces in the so-called “SPMS box” […]
RP-RI conference strengthens 1975 border agreement
DAVAO CITY — The 38th Republic of the Philippines – Republic of Indonesia Border Committee Chairmen recently strengthened the 1975 agreement aimed at protecting both countries against transnational crimes and human trafficking, highlighting border security measures in conference held at the Waterfront Insular Hotel here. The Philippine Government through the Eastern Mindanao Command Armed Forces of the Philippines was represented by Major […]
Petition to sue Panday Sining over vandalism gains public support
MANILA — Over 9,000 people have signed a petition calling on Manila City government to pursue legal action against cultural youth group Panday Sining’s vandalism in the Philippine capital’s public spaces. The petition, initiated by Hands Off Our Children Movement, wants to punish Panday Sining for defacing the walls in Metro Manila. “Panday Sining vandalized some parts […]
Duterte : Term-sharing deal in Congress “a gentleman’s agreement”
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte reminded his two allies Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco against breaking the term-sharing deal they agreed upon. President Rodrigo warned his two allies against breaking the term-sharing deal they agreed upon. ” Ganito ‘yan. Ang usapan namin before the election at saka — not […]
BREAKING! Duterte fires Robredo as ICAD co-chair
DAVAO CITY-— President Rodrigo Deterte fired Vice President Leonora ‘Leni’ Robredo as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD). Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Sunday nigh confirmed the report. Robredo enjoyed the ICAD post for only two weeks. During a media interview on Saturday night Duterte said he does not trust Robredo. Here […]
BARMM to reforest 10,000 hectares of land
DAVAO CITY —The Bangsamoro government on Saturday launched the Integrated Bangsamoro Greening Program (IBGP) involving 10,000 hectares of open and denuded on Saturday, November 23, at Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim spearheaded the launching which will be implemented the provinces of Maguindanao and Lanao Del Sur. The implementation […]
Islamic body issues ruling on BARMM family planning program
COTABATO CITY– Health programs for the Bangsamoro region are now in accordance with the teachings of Islam after an Islamic religious body issued “fatwa” (Islamic rulings) on reproductive health and family planning, including the expanded program on immunization. The “fatwa” were issued by the Regional Darul Ifta (RDI), highest Islamic religious policy- makers, and, the […]
Twin fire hits barangay in quake-affected Kidapawan
KIDAPAWAN CITY — A fire of still unknown origin gutted down at least 20 homes and boarding houses in Barangay Poblacion here, less than 24 hours after an earlier fire razed 12 homes in the same barangay, fire officials said. The latest fire to hit this quake-affected city came at Datu Ingkal Street at 1 a.m. […]
Opisyal sa LTO, 2 ka kauban sikop sa buy-bust
DAKBAYAN SA ZAMBOANGA — SIKOP ang opisyal sa Land Transportation Office (LTO) ug duha niini ka kauban sa gihimong buy-bust operations sulod sa usa ka hotel niadtong Biernes sa gabii. Giila ni Police Capt. Edwin Duco, tigpamaba sa Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) ang nadakpang opisyal nga si Abdulrauf Mutin, 40, operations officer sa LTO […]