Gov’t forces casualities in Marawi City battle rose to 168
January 10, 2018
The number of soldiers and policemen who died in the Marawi City battles last year has increased to 168, a military official confirmed on Wednesday. Col. Romeo Brawner, deputy commander of Joint Task Force Ranao, said two wounded soldiers died
Korean telco to compete with Chinese firm to be third player, official says
January 10, 2018
A South Korean telecommunications company has expressed interest to compete with China to be the third party player in the Philippines, an official said. In a radio interview on Tuesday, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar said during the 21st
DBM expects gov’t underspending less than 1% in 2017
January 10, 2018
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) sees government underspending of less than one percent in 2017 as agencies fear losing their budget. “Our estimate, underspending is down to less than one percent from about 10 to 15 percent in
Diokno says teachers’ salary hike not a priority now
January 10, 2018
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Wednesday that providing salary increase to some 600,000 public school teachers, on top of the compensation adjustment under an executive order for civilian government personnel, is not a priority at this time. In a press conference
Tourism, environment departments act to ‘save’ Boracay
January 9, 2018
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Tuesday embarked on a joint effort to ‘save’ Boracay Island, Aklan Province from destruction. DOT Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo and DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu took off on
Philippines, Japan swap note verbales for ODA on MRT 3 rehab, maintenance
January 9, 2018
The Philippines and Japan have exchanged note verbales which paves the way for obtaining Official Development Assistance (ODA) financing under Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Special Terms for Economic Partnership to rehabilitate and maintain the MRT 3 line, the Department
Japan’s Minister Noda calls on Duterte
January 9, 2018
Japanese Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Seiko Noda called on President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacanang on Tuesday. During the meeting, Noda underscored the importance of the digital terrestial television broadcasting project with the Philippine government, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary
Police report “peaceful” Black Nazarene feast
January 9, 2018
Millions of devotees joined this year’s Feast of the Black Nazarene on Tuesday and police said the procession from Luneta to Quiapo Church has been peaceful. According to National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), as of 5 pm, at least
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