The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Duterte OKs release of P1 billion to address ASF

November 7, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the release of P1 billion to be used in the government’s effort against the spread of the African swine fever, Malacanang said on Thursday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that during the

READ MORE

Duterte wants to ban use of plastics – Palace

November 7, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed interest to ban the use of plastics in the country, Malacanang said on Thursday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte brought up the idea during the 43rd Cabinet meeting, which he presided

READ MORE

MRT-3 says short circuit caused a train to emit smoke last Monday

November 7, 2019

The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) on Thursday said a short circuit caused smoke to emit from one of its trains last Monday.  In a statement, Sumitomo-MHI (Mistsubishi Heavy Industries)-TESP’s (TES Philippines) investigation showed a short circuit occurred in the

READ MORE

Philippine economy grew 6.2% in Q3 – Pernia

November 7, 2019

The Philippine economy grew by 6.2 percent in the third quarter, raising government’s optimism to easily reach its six percent low-end gross domestic product growth target for this year, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said on Thursday. GDP growth during

READ MORE

”Quiel” now severe tropical storm

November 7, 2019

“Quiel” strengthened as it turned into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Thursday.  According to Pagasa, ”Quiel” intensified as it gained maximum winds of 95 kilometers per hour and gusts of up

READ MORE

ICC-CabCom OKs four infrastructure projects

November 7, 2019

The National Economic and Development Authority Board ( NEDA) Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CabCom) approved on Wednesday four infrastructure projects. In particular, the ICC-CabCom approved the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) and the Camarines Sur High-Speed Highway Projects of the

READ MORE

Troops arrest Abu Sayyaf, seize pipe bombs

November 7, 2019

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Military troops have arrested an Abu Sayyaf member and recovered 16 pipe bombs for a suicide bombing mission by foreigners and the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu. Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said

READ MORE

End-October 2019 GIR level rises to $85.7 billion

November 7, 2019

Preliminary data shows that gross international reserves (GIR) rose by $0.12 billion to $85.7 billion as of end-October from $85.58 billion as of end-September, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Thursday. The month-on-month increase in the GIR level reflects the

READ MORE