Siakol guitarist announces he is quitting band

DAVAO CITY -- Is popular Pinoy rock band Siakol headed for a breakup?It appears so when the group's guitarist, Anthony “Miniong” Cervantes, announced on Tuesday that he was quitting the band, which has become synonymous with the rock scene that dominated the country in the 1990s.Siakol was known for such hits as “Tropa,” “Bakit Pa,” “Gabay,” t…

Alternative livelihood reaches IPs in far-flung Brgy Mahagnao

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 31 (PIA) - Indigenous People (IPs) at the far-flung barangay of Mahagnao in Burauen, Leyte have reasons to meet the New Year with optimism.They were part of the 50 students who were trained on Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) NC II and Animal Production (Ruminant) NC II held at Brgy Mahagnao, Burauen, Leyte.The training whic…

NPA contraband, hot lumber seized in Caraga

BUTUAN CITY -- The continued implementation of checkpoint operations by the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) resulted in the confiscation of illegal items, including contrabands believed to be owned by the communist New People’s Army (NPA).
In a statement on Monday, PRO-13 said the Army's support in its checkpoint operation…

DENR more determined than ever to restore Manila Bay

MANILA -- Rehabilitating a heavily polluted water body is proving to be an extremely difficult task, but the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under the leadership of Secretary Roy Cimatu is more determined than ever to win the so-called “Battle for Manila Bay.”Cimatu, who chairs the Manila Bay Task Force (MBTF), said that muc…

DOTr gets NEDA-ICC nod for MRT-4 project

MANILA -- A 15.56-kilometer rail-based transit system aimed to link parts of eastern Metro Manila and the province of Rizal has moved closer to completion after it was approved by the Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CabCom) during its December 20, 2019 meeting.Dubbed as the Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4), the rail-based…

Nograles sees more infra achievements in 2020

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration is expected to further meet its goal of improving the country’s infrastructure in 2020 and in the succeeding years, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said on Tuesday.Nograles issued the statement as he acknowledged that the government made “substantial gains” this year when it comes to implementi…

DSWD-6 gives 5,900 food packs to storm-affected families in Aklan

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 6 has released 5,900 family food packs to those affected by Typhoon Ursula in Aklan province.Luna Moscoso, DSWD-6 chief of the Disaster Response and Management Division, said in an interview Monday that the province of Aklan was placed under a state…

DOLE condemns death of another OFW in Kuwait

MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday slammed the reported death of another overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait.Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the Philippine government is offended over the killing of Jeanelyn Padernal Villavende allegedly by her employer."The Labor Department is deeply saddened and…

CDO police warns firecracker violators

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo) on Monday vowed to strictly enforce the ban against illegal firefrackers and pyrotechnics during the New Year revelries. Police major Evan Viñas, Cocpo spokesperson, said they will conduct intensive monitoring to ensure that only legal pyroctechnics are used and only in designated…

Tagalog News: DPWH-Romblon, nagpaalala na bawal magbilad ng palay sa national highway

CaptionODIONGAN, Romblon, Dec. 28 (PIA) -- Muling pinaalalahanan ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Romblon ang publiko na ipinatutupad ng ahensya ang batas na nagbabawal sa pagbibilad ng palay at iba pang agrikulturang produkto sa mga kalsada na itinuturing na national highway lalo pa umano't katatapos lang ang anihan.Ayon ka…

PIA recognizes media partners in Romblon province

10 media partners of the Philippine Information Agency - Romblon were recognized on Friday, December 27, for fully supporting the programs and activities of the agency for the year 2019. (Photo Courtesy: Emmanuel Eranes)ODIONGAN, Romblon, Dec. 27 (PIA) -- The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) - Romblon on Friday conducted a Media Engagement and …

2019 infra projects to address Cebu’s traffic woes, floods

CEBU CITY -- The province of Cebu concluded 2019 with a bullish investment program on infrastructure development aimed at addressing traffic congestion and flooding.“In the pipeline are the big-ticket projects which the Duterte administration is determined to finance to boost socio-economic development in Central Visayas and to ease our burden due…

Shortened Black Nazarene procession draws 80K devotees

MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said it succeeded in shortening the duration of the Black Nazarene thanksgiving procession on Monday evening following the implementation of a new security scheme.“The NCRPO marked a safe and sound Black Nazarene thanksgiving procession which started at about 11:45 p.m. Monday …

Año ready to follow PRRD order to supervise PNP

MANILA -- Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Tuesday said he is ready to comply with President Rodrigo Duterte's order to supervise the Philippine National Police (PNP).“The President is still searching for a permanent Chief PNP and my job is to supervise the organization on his behalf as his alter ego, being the DILG Secretary and Chairman of …

Palace sees 'more progressive changes' in 2020

MANILA -- More productive and progressive changes are expected next year, Malacañang said on Monday.In his New Year message, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Filipinos can again look forward to a better quality of life for them and an improved economy for the country under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte."We look at …

'Ursula' death toll reaches 50: NDRRMC

MANILA -- The number of deaths attributed to Typhoon Ursula has climbed to 50 as of Tuesday.In its 6 a.m. update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the casualties were from Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central Visayas and Eastern Visayas.Meanwhile, the number of verified injured went up to 143 from Monday's 140, wh…

Zambo cops ordered to boost New Year security

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) has ordered the chiefs of the 11 police stations to strengthen security to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration of the New Year.

Col. Thomas Joseph Martir, ZCPO director, said Monday that he will closely monitor the situation and inspect the deployment of policemen to ensure a peaceful…

2nd sea trial of BRP Jose Rizal satisfactory: PH Navy

MANILA -- BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the country's first missile frigate, performed well during its second sea trials, which took place last December 15 to 18."The second sea trials (were conducted) with satisfactory results," said Philippine Navy (PN) public affairs office chief, Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, in a message to th…

Public told to keep city roads open on New Year’s Eve

ILOILO CITY – The Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) here is reminding residents that public roads should be vacated during the New Year’s Eve celebration.It has become a practice for some villages here to occupy the streets and roads to conduct New Year gatherings, said Jeck Conlu, PSTMO head, in an interview Monday.“Let u…

Fajardo leads PBA Governors' Cup Best Player race

MANILA — Junemar Fajardo is ahead in the race for the Best Player of the Conference of the PBA Governors' Cup.As of the semifinal round, which finished last week, the San Miguel Beermen center is number one with 38.8 average statistical points (SPs) per game, even though his team failed to make it in the Final 4.While Fajardo's team did no…

2019: From judgment to justice

MANILA – The year 2019 is one for the books for the Department of Justice which dispensed judgment over celebrated cases, a year that also saw an end, under the Duterte administration, to many glaring social injustices in the country.It also saw the judiciary turning another page in its history under another Chief Justice and new magistrates.Magui…

PRRD trains eyes on illegal recruiters

DIGOS CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he wanted to kill illegal recruiters who send Filipino domestic helpers to the Middle East, where they end up as slaves.“Kayong mga recruiter gusto ko talagang patayin kayo. Kasi ito ‘pag may makita problema niya, she will say punta ka ng Middle East. Pagdating doon sa Middle East, nagkaproblem…

Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Dec. 31, 2019

INQUIRER -- Duterte to ABS-CBN owners: Just sell itPHILIPPINE STAR -- Rody pushes 2 dams for MM, warns courtsMANILA BULLETIN -- Say no to firecrackers - prelatesDAILY TRIBUNE -- MVP, Ayala face estafaMANILA TIMES -- Sell ABS-CBNMANILA STANDARD -- Año named PNP handlerBUSINESS MIRROR -- Good current account standing vowed for 2020
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Duterte asks Año to supervise PNP

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday bared that he has asked Interior Secretary Eduardo Año to supervise the Philippine National Police (PNP) while he has yet to appoint a chief for the country’s police force.Duterte admitted he is still having trouble deciding on who to appoint as next PNP chief lamenting that the police force in Manila …

Rising cases of road crashes alarm GenSan cops

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The city police has raised alarm over the increase in cases of road crashes this holiday season that already resulted to at least seven fatalities.

Chief M/Sgt. Adolfo Abayan, investigator of the city police’s traffic management unit, said Monday they already recorded over 50 major road crashes within the city’s 26 barangays…

PH economy still among Asia’s fastest amid easing inflation

MANILA -- The Philippine economy remained one of the best performers in Asia after rebounding from an initial slowdown in the first two quarters of 2019 amid obstacles, reflecting the government’s spending catch-up and easing inflation.Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Ernesto …

Israel discovers 1,200-year-old ‘piggy bank’ with gold coins

JERUSALEM -- Israeli archaeologists discovered a hoard of seven gold coins dating back to 1,200 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Sunday.

The coins, from the early Islamic period, were discovered in a broken clay juglet during excavations in the city of Yavne in central Israel.

The excavation revealed a wide industrial …

2019: Year of robust infra development

MANILA -- Things seem to be looking up for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as it continues to push the infrastructure agenda of the Duterte administration this 2019 and several more in the pipeline.119 completed airport projectsAccording to a yearend report by the DOTr, the number of completed airport projects alone, from 2016 to 2019, has…