The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Two cops to face administrative cases for unauthorized escort to mayoralty bet

April 3, 2019

Two policemen will face administrative cases for providing unauthorized security to a mayoralty candidate in Bulacan. Police Col Romeo Caramat Jr., Counter Intelligence Task Force ( CITF) commander said they are Police Corporal Gerlie Garcia and Police Patrolman Jed Ceril

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Growth remains strong across most developing Asia: ADB

April 3, 2019

Growth remains strong across most of developing Asia but is set to moderate this year and next year against the backdrop of slowing global demand and persistent trade tensions, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report Wednesday. The

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Cop, two others arrested in Quezon City

April 3, 2019

A policeman, his father and a female were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City on Tuesday. Police Colonel Rohaina Asalan, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) spokesperson, said arrested were Patrolman Darryl Galendez, alias Dary Pulis, 25, his father

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Duterte: China just wants to be friends with us

April 2, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday China just wants to be friends with the Philippines as it never asked for any territory.   Duterte’s statement came amid the presence of over 200 Chinese vessels near Pag-asa Island, which is part

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Ten injured, minimal damage in Eastern Samar after quake

April 2, 2019

Ten persons were injured and minimal damage was reported in Eastern Samar following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake on Tuesday, officials said Wednesday. Eastern Samar Governor Marcelo Ferdinand Picardal said little damage was reported on major roads, bridges, churches and other

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Stocks, peso end slightly higher

April 2, 2019

Philippine stocks and the peso ended slightly higher on Tuesday. The Philippine Stock Exchange ( PSE) index finished at 7,879.21 points, up 38.90. In the broader market, there were 103 decliners, 91 gainers while 46 shares were unchanged. The peso

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Palace says bringing sea row with China before UN General Assembly an option

April 2, 2019

The Philippine government might bring up its territorial dispute with China before the United Nations General Assembly, a Palace official said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this could be one of the options as suggested also by former

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Two cops hurt in ambush by Abu Sayyaf in Sulu

April 2, 2019

Two policemen were hurt in an ambush by the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu on Tuesday morning. In a report, Police Col. Pablo Labra II, Sulu provincial director said wounded were Police Master Sergeant Al-nidzfar Erajio and Patrolman Jordan Changlapon both

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