Prosecutors to lead investigation of broadcaster’s shooting
PROSECUTORS WILL take the lead in the investigation on the shooting of a broadcaster in the province of Sultan Kudarat, an official from the Department of Justice (DoJ) said.
Nationwide round-up
A TOTAL of 8,245 law graduates are taking the Bar examination to be held on the four Sundays of November at the University of Santo Tomas, the Supreme Court announced.
Nation at a Glance — (11/01/19)
News stories from across the nation. Visit www.bworldonline.com (section: The Nation) to read more national and regional news from the Philippines.
Marcos wants more time to comment on recount
LOSING VICE-PRESIDENTIAL candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. has asked the Supreme Court to defer the submission of comments on the recount of votes in three pilot provinces, where the lead of Vice President Maria Leonor G. Robredo has further increased by 15,000.
Duterte’s APEC attendance still depends on doctor’s advice
PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. Duterte’s attendance to the Nov. 16-17 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Chile still depends on his doctors’ advice as well as developments in the ongoing unrest in the host country.
Delegation of power to VP needs document
PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. Duterte can delegate the power to lead the crackdown on illegal drugs to Vice President Maria Leonor G. Robredo, but this will require a written authority, a retired Supreme Court magistrate said.
Agreement signed for better higher education in Bangsamoro areas
THE BANGSAMORO Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the national government signed an agreement on Wednesday to improve access to higher education, especially in conflict-affected areas.
Maynilad backs Kaliwa Dam project
MAYNILAD WATER Services, Inc. has backed the development of Kaliwa Dam, calling the new water source as a “viable long-term solution” to the shortage suffered by Metro Manila residents.
P3.5M pork, meat products from China seized at Manila Port
TWO CONTAINERS of pork and other meat products estimated to be worth P3.5 million, misdeclared as food seasoning and tomato paste, were seized at the Port of Manila.
LTFRB warns 3 firms for lack of security cameras in provincial buses
THE LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday said it will issue show cause orders against three bus companies for not having security cameras in some of their units.
LTFRB Bicol regional head, 2 others suspended
THE LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) director and two other employees of the Bicol regional office have been suspended alleged corruption, the agency said in a statement Wednesday.
DBP installs ATMs in Palawan towns
STATE-OWNED Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has installed automated teller machines (ATM) in two Palawan towns as part of its financial inclusion program in remote parts of the country.