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Marcos appoints Abalos DILG as Chief Spokesperson
Former MMDA President Benjamin 'Benhur' Abalos Jr. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
PRESIDENT-ELECT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will appoint…
Hundreds of Native American Children Died in Abusive US-Run Schools – Manila Bulletin
WASHINGTON, United States — More than 500 Native American children have died at US government-run boarding schools where students were physically abused and deprived of food, an Interior Department report said Wednesday.'About 19 federal…
Vietnam opens its theaters to spectators – Manila Bulletin
HANOI — Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner Ramon Fernandez announced on Tuesday that spectators will now be allowed to cheer on athletes at competition venues for the 31st Southeast Asian Games.
Fernandez, the country's Chef de…
Promises, victory, then the hardest – Manila Bulletin
WALA LANG
After all the promises, denunciations, allegations, fake news and real news, rumours, threats, protests, today's winner will not have the easy six years ahead of him.
The Makati Business Club released a statement last week…
NFA chief denies bribery and bribery allegations
NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Judy Carol Dansal on Friday denied bribery and bribery allegations leveled against her by the agency's Employees Association, and…
Bank loans up 8.9%, money supply at P15.2T – Manila Bulletin
Outstanding loans from major banks rose 8.9% year-on-year in March, from 8.8% in February as the economy continued to open up and mobility restrictions eased.
On Thursday, May 5, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) also reported that…
“Leni rallies preparation for people power”
Presidential candidate and former Secretary of Defense Norberto Gonzales said Tuesday that Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo's massive campaign rallies are setting…
Vote in the Philippines: Volunteers support reformer against dictator’s son | National…
By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A supporter has penned a moving campaign song that has been played nearly 4 million times on Spotify.…
Moderna to Build Covid-19 Vaccination Facility in Canada – Manila Bulletin
News / World / Moderna will build a Covid-19 vaccination facility in Canada
Moderna will build a Covid-19 vaccination facility in Canada
OTTAWA, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday that…
Duterte for a confessional approach to the war on drugs: Roque
UniTeam senatorial candidate, former presidential spokesman Harry Roque (PNA file photo by Joey Razon)…
3-day local mail-in voting begins April 27
The three-day local postal vote (VBL) begins today, April 27.Electoral Commission (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan and Commissioner Aimee Neri will lead local absentee…
BIZ BUZZ: SM’s Growing Footprint in Manila
After winning the rights to redevelop the Harrison Plaza property in Manila, real estate giant SM Prime Holdings has continued to expand its presence in the capital with the acquisition of a smaller but strategically located property just…
Florida governor signs law revoking Disney’s special status
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday signed legislation that repeals a law that for decades has allowed entertainment giant Disney to act as local government in Orlando, where its theme park is located.
The move was the…
Government ensures continued efforts to address land reform issues
Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo)…
PSG protection just for PRRD, 1st family: Andanar
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte with officials and members of the Presidential Security Group (File…
Duterte backs 8 aspiring senators
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte raises hands with senatorial aspirants of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) during the PDP Laban campaign rally at the BECES Grounds in Buenavista,…
Respect the law, intellectual property rights, government tells dam operator
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya: Governor Carlos Padilla has called on the new operator of California Energy's (CE) $675 million Casecnan Multipurpose Project (CMPP) to abide by the…
Dumper PTDA Commends Comelec, LTFRB for Fuel Subsidy Exemption
DURING the en banc session of the Electoral Commission (Comelec) on April 7, 2022, it granted the request of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)…
Diversify sources of information | The Manila Times
WHERE do you get your news? According to research from the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG), 79% of Filipinos said “they often get their news from accidental or random…
Seeking Leadership in the Philippines Pandemic Response
Authors: Gideon Lasco, University of the Philippines and Vincen Gregory Yu, Ateneo de Manila UniversityIn the wake of the Omicron variant, many Southeast Asian countries are warming up to the idea of living with COVID-19, as a manageable…
World Bank cuts East Asia GDP forecast for 2022 over war in Ukraine
MANILA (Reuters) - The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for East Asia and the Pacific for 2022 to reflect the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, warning that the region could lose momentum if conditions worsen.…
Betrayal of vocation | The Manila Times
There is a reason soldiers and police have a responsibility to uphold the law even when it comes to crime suspects, and why rules of engagement exist even in wartime,…
Domagoso ready to make a “Zelenskyy” for Filipino fishermen
Should the need arise, Aksyon Demokratiko's presidential candidate, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, is ready to accompany Filipino fishermen into the disputed…
Taguig’s weekly Covid-19 cases rise again – Manila Bulletin
The total weekly tally of new Covid-19 cases in Taguig City has increased for the third time in a row.
In its weekly report, the Taguig City government announced that there were 312 new cases of Covid-19 from March 18 to 24, or 45 cases…
Blinken on mission in the Middle East and Africa
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Processions Banned Again During Lent in Rizal Province and Marikina City – Manila Bulletin
News / Subway / Processions are again banned during Lent in the province of Rizal and the city of Marikina
Processions are again banned during Lent in the province of Rizal and the city of Marikina
Holy Week processions,…
NDRRMC equips 144 LGUs with science-based disaster planning system – Manila Bulletin
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced on Tuesday, March 22 that it has recently supported 144 Local Government Units (LGUs) to upgrade their contingency plans through the integration of accurate…
Businessmen’s “wish list” for the next president
ANYONE who wins the May 9 presidential election should prioritize foreign policy, health care, property rights, rule of law and governance reforms, panelists at a forum on…
BIR confirms written request to Marcoses to pay P203-B in property taxes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has confirmed to Aksyon Demokratiko (AD) that it has sent a written request to the Marcos heirs regarding the payment of their…
Taguig LGU sets flat rate for tricycle fare – Manila Bulletin
News / Subway / Taguig LGU sets a flat rate for the tricycle fare
Taguig LGU sets a flat rate for the tricycle fare
The Taguig city government has announced a flat rate for tricycle fare in the city under Alert Level 1.…
KUWTT: ‘Secrecy’ in Ballot Printing Under Attack | March 12, 2022
Good day. Here are the stories from the Manila Times for Saturday, March 12, 2022.READ: The 'secret' in ballot printing is under attackTHE National Movement for Free…
“Women entrepreneurs can lead the PH rebound” – Concepcion – Manila Bulletin
"Women entrepreneurs have the potential to drive the country's economic rebound."
So said Presidential Advisor for Entrepreneurship Jose 'Joey' Concepcion III as he prepared to welcome women leaders and entrepreneurs to Go Negosyo's 2022…
Former PCW officials endorse Robredo for presidency – Manila Bulletin
A total of 129 current and former officials and staff of the Commission for Women of the Philippines (PCW) on Tuesday (March 8) declared their support for the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo.
Presidential candidate…
PH Intensifies Food Stability and Productivity in the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is Part 2 of the February 28, 2022 PRRD Special Feature)The Philippines has stepped up its efforts to ensure food security, productivity and economic…
Duterte launches polls campaign on March 25
THE ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) announced on Friday that President Rodrigo Duterte would begin campaigning for his national and local…
Agri party slate endorses Escudero’s candidacy for Senate; calls it the farmer’s ally –…
The Davao-based AGRI party list said it fully supports the return to the Senate of Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero, as it expresses satisfaction that he is an "unwavering ally" of the farmers and the agricultural…
NATO deploys a response force for the first time
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday the alliance was deploying its rapid reaction force for the first time ever to bolster defenses against the Russian invasion of Ukraine."It's still…
Former DAR chief Castriciones now included in Isko Moreno’s senatorial list
Franco Luna - Philstar.frFebruary 24, 2022 | 11:49
MANILA, Philippines — Former Land Reform Secretary John Castriciones is now on the senatorial list of Manila City Mayor and presidential candidate Isko Moreno.
Aksyon Demokratiko…
Sandigan quashes bribery convictions of 3 TUP officials
(Photo courtesy of TUP Facebook)…
‘Bachelet is welcome to visit Xinjiang’
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is hosting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet for a visit to the country, including a visit to Xinjiang, China's State Councilor and Minister of…
Pinoys begin to leave Ukraine as shellfire rocks front line
The first group of Filipino returnees from Ukraine arrived in Manila on Friday as shellfire echoed across Eastern Europe as the military and Moscow-backed separatists accused each other of provocations and US warnings of an…
UK to offer COVID vaccine to all children aged 5-11 – Manila Bulletin
LONDON, UK — All children aged 5 to 11 in England will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine, the UK government announced on Wednesday, following similar announcements across the rest of the UK.
The move, which comes nearly two months after UK…
University QC opens center for urban agriculture and innovation – Manila Bulletin
News / Metro / University QC opens Center for Urban Agriculture and Innovation
University QC opens Center for Urban Agriculture and Innovation
Quezon City University QCU) launched the Center for Urban Agriculture and…
End of the LRT-1 Cavite ext phase 1 viaduct – Tugade
"TWENTY years ago the government had a vision to put a Cavite extension for the LRT-1 line. It was just a dream 20 years ago," said Ministry of Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade , Monday,…
Government prepares for ‘new normal’
Alert Level 1 to set up the transition from a pandemic state to an endemic COVID state
The government is preparing for Alert Level 1 and the eventual transition of the COVID-19 pandemic to an endemic state, in which the…
Unemployment declines in 2021 but remains below pre-pandemic levels
Ramon Royandoyan - Philstar.comFebruary 10, 2022 | 11:30 a.m.
MANILA, Philippines — The country's unemployment situation fared better in 2021 compared to the peak of the pandemic in 2020, with the economic outlook improving then, but it…
The Senate Race – Manila Standard
"Few people can pass the tests of unblemished integrity, proven competence and excellent track records."
With the start of the official campaign period for national office this month, much speculation is, understandably,…
Philippines begins COVID-19 vaccination of children ages 5-11
Pediatricians assure parents that COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective for children
MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines enters its third year in the fight against the coronavirus…
Third national vaccination campaign scheduled for February 10-11
Government aims to vaccinate 5 million people for third wave of 'Bayanihan Bakunahan'
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government aims to vaccinate 5 million people in the third wave of its nationwide…
KUWTT: Deployment of pediatric injections challenged in court | February 4, 2022
Have a good day. Here are the Manila Times stories for Friday, February 4, 2022, brought to you by Wilcon Depot, the nation's leading home improvement and building supplies retailer.…
The mobility sector is the main contributor to growth
I have always maintained that the mobility sector is one of the best sources of economic growth in the country.In a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for the fourth quarter…
KUWTT: Investigation of Guanzon, discipline encouraged | January 30, 2022
Have a good day. Here are the stories from the Manila Times for Sunday, January 30, 2022, brought to you by Wilcon Depot, the nation's leading home improvement and building supplies…
Philippines back to bottom in COVID-19 resilience rankings
Gaea Katreena Cabico - Philstar.comJanuary 28, 2022 | 10:41 a.m.
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines once again ranks at the bottom of a ranking that measures the resilience and response of the world's 53 largest economies to the…
Lucio Tan determined to bring PAL back to recovery
"He continues to fish."
“Fishing or cutting bait” is a familiar warning to people who are into the sport of fishing. The warning simply means that if, after waiting a long time and throwing a lot of bait into the water, he…
The government has pledged to vaccinate all Filipinos – Galvez
A cyclist receives a booster shot at the Manila Drive-Through Vaccination Center in Lawton on Saturday, January 22, 2022. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
The…
17 killed, 59 injured in blast in western Ghana
At least 17 people were killed and 59 injured in a devastating blast in a western Ghana town on Thursday after a truck carrying explosives intended for a mine collided with a motorbike, the government said.
The explosion left a…
The deployment of the PH vaccine is still slow; lag likely caused spike in COVID-9 cases – World…
'BIRDSHOT': Separated by glass panels from the peacock enclosure, a boy receives his first COVID-19 shot Wednesday at the newly renovated Manila Zoo, which the city government also uses as a vaccination site for minors and the elderly.…
QC government prepares to vaccinate younger population – Manila Bulletin
News / Metro / The Government of Quebec is preparing to vaccinate the younger population
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Settlement of vital disputes for railway projects
The resolution of legal disputes and the acquisition of the road right-of-way have been cited as key factors in achieving and sustaining progress on major rail projects underway by the…
Government adjusts response strategy for Omicron
THE government has reformulated its Covid-19 response strategy to make it more effective against the new wave of cases fueled by the Omicron variant.The Department of Health (DoH) revised its…
Angono LGU Limits Health Unit Operations Due to COVID – Manila Bulletin
News / Metro / Angono LGU limits health unit operations due to COVID
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Cavite government grants initial promoter status to SPIA consortium – Manila Bulletin
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The provincial government of Cavite has formally accepted and granted initial developer status to the SPIA Development Consortium's unsolicited $ 10 billion proposal for Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA).…
Children affected by Typhoon Odette face an uncertain new year
As Filipino families come together to welcome 2022, 846,000 children need help after their homes were destroyed by Typhoon Odette. A more infectious strain of Covid-19 and heavy, continuous…
Lifting the mining ban, a bad decision
The recent end of the four-year ban on surface mining in the Philippines is a huge disappointment. Despite empty promises that "adequate safeguards" and "strict regulations" will prevent…
Pasig LGU converts modular vaccination tent into COVID-19 referral center – Manila bulletin
News / Metro / Pasig LGU converts modular vaccination tent into COVID-19 referral center
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FOTON closes 2021 with a larger and stronger presence in PH
Resolved in its determination to advance and intensify…
Sovereignty marker placed on Panguan Island
PANGUAN ISLAND MARKER Members of the 2nd Philippine Marine Brigade and Barangay Datu Putih officials in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi display the Philippine flag in front of the sovereignty marker on Friday,…
Senator calls Pharmally manager Rose Nono Lin a liar
QUEZON City Congresswoman Rose Nono Lin "lied" when she denied any association with the company for selling overpriced medical supplies to the government, according to Sen. Richard "Dick"…
The provinces of CLuzon are the most competitive in terms of PH
CENTER Luzon remains one of the main contributors to the country's economy, as two provinces and nine cities in the region ranked in the top 10 places in separate categories for the most…
Isko thanks Manilans for returning food
Manila City presidential candidate and mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso expressed gratitude to his constituents for participating in the local government's relief campaign by personally donating their recently received Noche Buena food…
Floods in Malaysia displace more than 22,000 people
A woman stands beside the Klang River swollen by heavy rain in Kuala Lumpur in early December 19, 2021. AFP PHOTO
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 22,000…
Mandaluyong distributes ‘Pamaskong Ayuda’ to city employees – Manila Bulletin
News / Metro / Mandaluyong distributes "Pamaskong Ayuda" to city employees
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Add’l 2M doses of Sinovac donated by China arrive in Manila
MORE LIFE SAVING DOSES. NTF Implementation Officer and Secretary to Vaccine Tsar Carlito Galvez Jr.,…
ARTA Helps Address PMDC Employee Concerns About GSIS Benefits – Manila Newsletter
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said it had stepped in to address the issue of Government Service Assurance System (GSIS) coverage for employees of the Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC).
Logos of the…
Slow imports push up ham and lechon prices at Christmas
A vendor sells pork sausages at the Manila Farmers' Market on November 4, 2011. Inflation in the Philippines in December stood at 4.2% year-on-year, its lowest level in 11 months as prices at the consumption fell 0.2% in December,…
Afghans in war-torn village struggle to rebuild their homes – Manila Bulletin
In the ruins of an Afghan village destroyed by years of war, a deepening economic crisis has left Javid with little hope of rebuilding his home.
AFP / MANILA BULLETIN
For years, Arzo, strategically located along a main road…
‘Episto-docu’ wins at Dreamanila | Manila weather
A letter-writing documentary focusing on a government office's response efforts to the pandemic received Special Mention for its screenplay at the Third Dreamanila International Film…
Under China’s shadow, Philippines clings to rusty maritime outpost
Recent developments have drawn the world's attention to an unlikely symbol of Philippine sovereignty in the South China Sea - a dilapidated WWII warship - as China increases pressure and Manila…
KUWTT: Lakas adopts BBM as presidential bet | 25 November 2021
Good day. Here is the Manila Times Top Stories from Thursday, November 25, 2021.READ: Lakas adopts BBM as presidential betTHE partnership between the Muslim Lakas-Christian Democrats…
Minors vaccinated in Muntinlupa number 17,700 – Manila Bulletin
The city government of Muntinlupa vaccinated nearly 18,000 minors between the ages of 12 and 17 in almost a month.
As of November 21, according to the Muntinlupa COVID-19 vaccination program (MunCoVac), a total of 17,773 minors…
Pasay City COVID-19 Patients Receive Food Packages – Manila Bulletin
New / Metro / Pasay City COVID-19 Patients Receive Food Packages
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Sweden to introduce COVID vaccination pass on December 1 – Manila Bulletin
Sweden will introduce a Covid-19 vaccination pass on December 1 for public indoor events of more than 100 people, as cases increase in much of Europe, the government said on Wednesday.
With relatively low infection rates, Sweden…
Eleazar retires with high public confidence and approval ratings for PNP – Manila Bulletin
Retired Police General Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar has stepped down from service with a big jump in the Philippine National Police (PNP) trust and approval ratings.
Starting with 25th in the approval rating ranking and 22nd in the…
Can the MTRCB Really Censor Netflix? – Manila Bulletin
Netflix MTRCB Censorship
Following a complaint by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) regarding scenes showing a map of China's "nine-dash line" in two…
Congress gets back to work and pledges to ratify budget
Congress resumes today to prioritize the ratification of the national budget of 5.024 billion pesos for 2022. âOur commitment is to ensure that the…
The Senate orders the arrest of a former DBM executive
For failing to attend Senate hearings four times over multibillion-peso COVID funds used to purchase medical supplies, the Upper House on Friday issued an arrest warrant…
No emerging threats of second-round effects – Diokno – Manila Bulletin
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said no evidence of second-round pressures was visible on the country's high inflation despite rising food and oil prices.
BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno
Part…
Major methane deal at climate summit – minus China – Manila bulletin
GLASGOW, UK - Countries on Tuesday made a historic pledge to cut methane emissions this decade, with US President Joe Biden blaming the Chinese leader for ignoring the COP26 climate summit.
The Amazon is the scene of one of the…
Philippines orders Netflix to remove spy drama episodes showing China’s illegal 9-dash line
Patricia Lourdes Viray - Philstar.comNovember 2, 2021 | 8:22
MANILA, Philippines - Netflix has released two episodes of an Australian…
Isko: Government loss on fuel, electricity tax cuts could pay off
The Mayor of Manila Isko Moreno Domagoso during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Presidency. Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital
MANILA, Philippines - The government can afford to lose billions of pesos through drastic 50% tax cuts on…
MB Daily News Update – Manila Bulletin
"Ka Oris", the top leader of the New People's Army (NPA) in Mindanao, was killed during a meeting with government forces in the town of Imapasugong in Bukidnon…
COVID deaths in Russia in September well above government estimates – Manila Bulletin
MOSCOW, Russia - Russian federal statistics Rosstat said on Friday that 44,265 people died from the coronavirus in the country in September - nearly double the official government figure.
AFP / MANILA BULLETIN
This would…