Ship happens: PTV sorry for frigate photo foul-up: unlisted
State-run People's Television has apologized for using an edited photo of a Chinese ship to represent a Philippine Navy frigate.
Duterte fires top Nayong Pilipino officials:
The groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.5-billion integrated resort called NayonLanding at the reclaimed area of Manila Bay in Parañaque City was all for naught.
'Karding' lingers off Luzon, may enhance habagat – Pagasa:
Tropical Depression “Karding” maintained its strength as it remained stationary over the Philippine Sea, the weather bureau said Wednesday.
The Canaanite woman's faith: Tempo Online
Gospel Reading: Mt 15:21-28 At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
House leadership: Majority elects minority:
It took just 20 seconds for President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies to end the two-week impasse in the leadership of the minority bloc in the House of Representatives.
PNP hunts 6 more suspects in Letran student's kidnapping:
The Philippine National Police is looking for six more suspects allegedly behind the kidnapping of a Colegio de San Juan de Letran student on Aug. 1.
A respite for common folk hit by rising prices: Noel MB
As of last July, the inflation rate was 5.7 percent, the highest in five years, according to the Philippine Statistical Authority. Socio-economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said the government expects the inflation to peak in the third quarter of this year and taper off by October.
500 kilos of shabu seized in Manila port: The Manila Times
THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-National Capital Region (PDEA-NCR) seized about 500 kilograms of “shabu” at the Manila International Container Port on Tuesday. In a report, PDEA-NCR notified Director General Aaron Aquino about an abandoned container va…
Murad: Leading figure behind Moro Muslims peace process:
Moro Islamic Liberation Front leader inked peace deal with Philippines government to end decades-long conflict - Anadolu Agency
LA Tenorio braces for San Miguel comeback: Joaquin M. Henson
Barangay Ginebra guard L. A. Tenorio said he expects San Miguel Beer to mount a furious comeback and keep its Grand Slam hopes alive in Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at the MOA Arena tonight.
Batang Gilas ousts China, reaches U-18 quarters: Joey Villar
Batang Gilas slew powerhouse China, 73-63, last night to clinch an automatic quarterfinals slot and move a step closer to achieving its World Cup bid in the 2018 FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship at the Studio 29 in Bangkok, Thailand.
New Trump sanctions on Iran take effect despite pleas from allies:
US President Donald Trump pledged on Tuesday that firms doing business with Tehran would be barred from the United States, as new US sanctions against Iran took effect in spite of pleas from Washington's allies. Current top breaking Philippine headlines r…
HOAX: 'Philippine warship' photo in PTV report on kidnapped OFWs in Libya:
(UPDATED) The original photograph is a Chinese frigate ship with the flag of China. PTV's news report changes the flag to that of the Philippines.
'No big thing' about Mocha's federalism video–Palace:
Malacañang said on Tuesday that President Duterte was “very cool” about Presidential Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson’s controversial video featuring a lewd “pepedederalismo” jingle in a bid to promote federalism, invoking the official’s freedom of expression.A…
DoF doubts revenue potential of tax bill approved by committee: Neil Charm
THE HOUSE ways and means committee approved the second tax reform package on Tuesday in a form that left the Department of Finance (DoF) “not confident” about its revenue prospects.
Alejano: What are key details of 60-40 China sharing deal?: Katherine Marajas
Opposition lawmaker, Magdalo Party-List Rep. Gary Alejano wants to see the fine print of the proposed 60-40 sharing arrangement between the Philippines and China in connection with the joint exploration in the resource-rich West Philippine Sea (WPS)
Analysts weigh unfolding alignments between PDP-Laban and Sara Duterte's party: Neil Charm
WHERE stands the PDP-Laban, amid the political recruitments to the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) regional party?
New Valenzuela bus terminal to ease traffic on Edsa:
[Around 300 provincial buses will no longer be allowed on Edsa starting on Aug. 15 when they return from the provinces of Bulacan, Bataan and Pampanga.
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Group insists national ID system is a repressive tool: Gaea Katreena Cabico
A rights group on Tuesday said the rolling out of a single identification system in the country would lead to wholesale rights violations despite the assurance of President Rodrigo Duterte that it would not violate privacy and suppress civil liberties.
Inflation accelerates further in July at 5.7%: Jaleen Ramos
The country’s inflation accelerated to a fresh high of 5.7 percent in July, its highest level in five-years – from 5.2 percent in June and 2.4 percent in the same period last year.
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