P40b yearend bonus, P5000 cash ready for release to gov’t employees: DBM
November 8, 2017
The Duterte administration is ready to release nearly P40 billion for the year-end bonus and P5,000 cash gift for over a million qualified employees of the national government starting this month, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Wednesday.
PNP says crime dipped 8% in the last 10 months
November 8, 2017
Crime incidents dipped slightly over the past ten months, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday. Aside from the 8.44 percent drop in total crime volume from a high of 493,912 incidents in January-October 2016 down to only 452,204 incidents
Ombudsman files two criminal charges vs Aquino over Mamasapano
November 8, 2017
Two criminal cases were filed by the Office of the Ombudsman at the Sandiganbayan against former President Benigno Aquino III in connection with the 2015 botched Mamasapano anti-terrorism operations. Aquino was charged of violating Section 3 (a) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt
Duterte says Philippines, US remain best of friends
November 7, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday the United States remains the closest ally of the Philippines contrary to his previous criticisms against America. Duterte made the statement as he is set to meet for the first time US President Donald
SC turns down Napoles appeal for bail in pork barrel case
November 7, 2017
The Supreme Court turned down an appeal from suspected pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles for bail in plunder and other cases against her over alleged misuse of multi-billion peso Priority Development Assistant Fund by lawmakers During its regular full
Gov’t wants quick but safe subway construction from Japan
November 7, 2017
The Philippines hopes that Japan could have fast but safe construction of a subway in Metro Manila. In a forum in Pasig City, Assistant Socioeconomic Planning Secretary for Investment Programming Jonathan Uy said the Metro Manila Subway is expected to
Palace relies on China’s good faith amid Beijing’s launch of island-maker
November 7, 2017
Malacanang is relyng on China’s good faith it will not dredge areas in South China Sea, including Scarborough Shoal, being claimed by the Philippines, particularly using its newly launched island-maker ship, an official said on Tuesday. “Well, the president recognizes the
Battle in Marawi cost “close to four billion (pesos)”: Lorenzana
November 7, 2017
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday based on a recent estimate the war against the terrorists in Marawi City cost almost four billion pesos. “I don’t have the figure now but last time I think close to four billion (
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