The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Tugade says Cavite extension to continue despite no LRT fare hike

May 7, 2019

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the management of Light Railway Transit- Line 1 will continue to build the Cavite extension even if their petition for fare increase is not granted by the board. In an ambush interview, Tugade told reporters

READ MORE

Gov’t troops arrest 19 armed men in Zamboanga del Sur

May 7, 2019

Government troops apprehended 19 armed men during a law enforcement operation in Zamboanga del Sur on Monday. Col. Gerry Besana, spokesman of the Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command, said the law enforcement operation was conducted by troops

READ MORE

Duterte’s political will to be credited for further inflation decline – Palace

May 7, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte’s strong political will and decisive action should be credited for the continuous easing of inflation, which slowed down to three percent in April, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador said the Palace is

READ MORE

IBP says ”Bikoy” not in their custody

May 7, 2019

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines ( IBP) on Tuesday said Peter Joemel Advincula, who claims he is “Bikoy” is not under their custody. “We would like to dispel rumors that Mr. Peter Joemel Advincula is in the custody and

READ MORE

Two Agusta Westland choppers for Philippine Navy arrive

May 7, 2019

The two Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat helicopters of the Philippine Navy arrived Tuesday morning. Philippinne Navy Flag Officer in Command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, said the anti-submarine helicopters have “to pass customs.” ”But on our anniversary we will bless these

READ MORE

Duterte inks 2 laws, including waiving gov’t fees for first-time jobseekers

May 7, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law bills that would aid first-time jobseekers and on energy efficiency. Republic Act No. 11261, known as the “First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act,” which was inked on April 10, aims to promote full employment

READ MORE

SDP Leader Mataichi to have surgery for lung cancer

May 7, 2019

Tokyo–Seiji Mataichi, lead of Japan’s opposition Social Democratic Party, said Tuesday he will undergo surgery on May 14 for lung cancer detected in late April. SDP Secretary-General Mizuho Fukushima will assume Mataichi’s duties during his recovery from the operation, expected

READ MORE

PNP going high-tech to monitor elections

May 7, 2019

Philippine National Police ( PNP) General Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday said they have activated their National Election Monitoring Action Center (NEMAC) where officers can see the situation in an area and notify personnel. “It will give us real-time situation on

READ MORE