The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

11 flights from Manila to HK and back affected by HK airport cancellation

August 12, 2019

The Hong Kong Airport Authority cancelled all flights Monday afternoon due to protests. This affected 11 flights from Manila to Hong Kong and back. “Other than the departure flights that have completed the check-in process and the arrival flights that

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Lorenzana says alleged Chinese vessel in Subic is yacht

August 12, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the alleged Chinese vessel docked in Subic is a private yacht based in Zambales. “Upon verification by our law enforcement agencies: the Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police (PNP) maritime unit, it was found

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Briones won’t allow irregularity at DepEd amid flawed textbooks, Palace says

August 12, 2019

Malacanang assured on Monday that Education Secretary Leonor Briones would not allow any irregularity in her department. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement following a report by the Commission on Audit that P254-million worth of textbooks for public schools

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Palace says up to court to decide on De Lima’s request for furlough

August 12, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is not meddling with the judiciary as it would be up to the court if it would allow the request of detained opposition Senator Leila de Lima for a furlough to visit her ailing mother. “Well, ever

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Palace says only gifts of “insignificant” value can be accepted by cops

August 12, 2019

Malacanang clarified on Monday that policemen could only receive gifts of “nominal” or “insignificant” value and not in exchange of any favor. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte drew flak over his remark before the

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Albayalde welcomes teachers, nurses joining PNP

August 12, 2019

The head of the Philippine National Police ( PNP) welcomed teachers and nurses applying to join them as they have  to fill a 10,000 recruitment quota this year. In a radio interview on Monday, Albayalde said he is in favor

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Philippines bans marine survey ships from other countries: Locsin

August 12, 2019

The Philippines has “banned” marine survey ships from other nations, including China, from entering the country’s exclusive economic zone. “I banned marine survey ships, amending restriction to France and Japan by adding China. To pick and choose invites suspicion of

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Two alleged NPAs killed in encounter with military in Bukidnon

August 12, 2019

Two alleged members of New People’s Army ( NPA) were killed in a 10-minute encounter with government troops in Bukidnon on Sunday. 1Lt. Krescelle Renoblas, public affairs officer of the 65th Infantry Battalion,  said soldiers encountered the alleged NPA rebels

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