VP poll recount starts Monday By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), will start on Monday the recount of votes for the electoral protest filed by former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. against Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo. The place … Continue reading
Marawi rehab part of efforts to stop terror recruitment By Priam Nepomuceno MANILA(Philippines News Agency) — Efforts to rehabilitate war-torn Marawi City are now in full swing in line with efforts to prevent terror groups from recruiting new members. “Malaking posibilidad yan ano, kaya nga continuous ngayon yung rehabilitation sa Marawi City (That is a big possibility that is why the … Continue reading
Suspected CPP-NPA leader nabbed in Bacolod By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY (Philippines News Agency) — A suspected leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) was arrested in this city over the weekend. Authorities identified the suspect as Isidro “Gesnar” Castillo, 66, of Barangay Pahanocoy here. Castillo, who had a warrant of … Continue reading
19M devotees seen to attend Black Nazarene festivities By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Some 19 million devotees are expected to participate in various activities, including the grand procession in celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. According to Manila Police District-Traffic Enforcement Unit (MPD-TEU) head Superintendent Lucile … Continue reading
Disaster impact threatens Eastern Visayas’ 2017 economy By Sarwell Meniano A major bridge in Biliran province cut off by Tropical Storm Urduja mid-December. Natural disasters, according to NEDA in Eastern Visayas, destroy tangible assets such as buildings and infrastructure as well as human resources, hence, reducing production capacity. (Photo courtesy of Biliran Island FB page) TACLOBAN … Continue reading
Miss Universe 2017, other bets to visit PH By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Right after winning the Miss Universe 2017 crown last November 26, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa, together with her predecessor Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere and select candidates are set to visit Manila and parts of the … Continue reading
DOH puts on hold dengue vaccination program By Leilani Juni MANILA(Philippines News Agency) — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday announced that it was putting on hold its dengue vaccination program until experts are able to review new developments on the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine. This developed after DOH on Nov. 29, received an … Continue reading
Duterte apologizes for death of 2 Vietnamese fishers By Leonardo Micua SUAL, Pangasinan — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday apologized to the five Vietnamese fishermen who were detained in this town on charges of poaching, for the death of their two companions last September. The Chief Executive sent off the foreigners who will … Continue reading
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