Nationwide round-up
MALACAÑANG ON Monday said the suggestion of critics to invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States as a response to China’s militarization in the West Philippine Sea is “absurd.”
Nation at a Glance — (07/16/19)
News stories from across the nation. Visit www.bworldonline.com (section: The Nation) to read more national and regional news from the Philippines.
Mindanao Martial Law can’t fight terror — experts
MARTIAL RULE in Mindanao has failed to quell the growth of terror cells linked to Islamic State, even if it has effectively curbed traditional armed groups seeking a separate Muslim state, according to analysts and security experts.
Philippines may exit from UN Rights Council
THE Philippines is considering withdrawing from the United Nations Human Rights Council after it approved a resolution to investigate President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s war on drugs, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr.
Audit body cites BFAR for lack of insurance
NATIONAL auditors have called out the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and nine of its offices for failing to insure P1.05 billion of it properties.
Mayor pursues PPP scheme for Iloilo City abattoir
FOUR COMPANIES have expressed interest in the Iloilo City abattoir improvement project, which is being planned to be placed under a public-private partnership (PPP) scheme, according to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas.
BoC to review new baggage declaration form to avoid confusion
THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) will review its new, more detailed baggage declaration form required from passengers arriving in international airports to avoid misinterpretations.
From CAR to ARC: Cordillera celebrates 32nd anniversary with autonomy still a dream
IT’S A non-working holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on Monday, as it celebrates its 32nd founding anniversary.
Davao City councilor to propose ‘no garage, no new car’ policy
COUNCILOR CONRADO C. Baluran, head of the Davao City council committee on transportation and communications, is filing a proposal that will require those who want to buy new vehicles to first show proof of having parking space.
Ready for EAGA cargo
M/V BALTIC SUMMER Vessel, operated by Refeer Express Line Filipinas, arrived last Friday at the Kudos Port in Sasa, Davao City for its first soft sailing operation of the Davao-Bitung (Indonesia) shipping route, with extended links to Labuan, Malaysia and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Condominium units in Davao City seen to increase by 45% by end-2019
DAVAO CITY -- The number of condominium units in the city, roughly at around 7,000 as of 2018, is seen to increase by 45% at the end of this year, according to consultancy firm Prime Philippines’ Research and Advisory 2019.
UN rights council votes to probe Philippine drug killings
THE United Nations has approved a resolution to investigate President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s war on drugs that has killed thousands.