Palawan patrol
This rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB), fitted with a 30-caliber machine gun, is now part of the anti-terrorism and overall security patrol operations of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Palawan. The RHIB was donated by the Japanese government.
Zamboanga City starts rice procurement to reduce market prices
THE ZAMBOANGA City government has started buying rice for distribution to the market at controlled prices following a shortage since early this month that saw rates go up to as much as P80 per kilo.
ARMM to build 50 houses in Maguindanao coastal town
THE AUTONOMOUS Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) government broke ground on Wednesday for a housing project in the coastal town of Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao.
Nation at a Glance — (08/24/18)
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Duterte to Trump’s men: ‘Prove good faith’ on defense assets offer
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Reporter
President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday announced that three Cabinet officials of United States President Donald J. Trump wrote him...
Furlough for Ampatuan massacre suspect slammed
JUSTICE SECRETARY Menardo I. Guevarra on Wednesday conveyed the prosecution’s opposition to the furlough granted to Maguindanao massacre suspect Zaldy U. Ampatuan to attend his daughter’s wedding.
Preparations under way for Bangsamoro plebiscite
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) is looking to strengthen voter registration in areas expected to take part in a plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL).
Palace stands by efforts to recover ill-gotten wealth
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday said the Philippine Commission on Good Government (PCGG) will continue to “recover any ill-gotten wealth.”
Fish check
A fish attendant checks round scad, locally known as galunggong and considered as a staple of the poor Filipino, at the Navotas Fishport on...
Legislators to probe arrest of 3 lawyers
LAWMAKERS ON Wednesday filed a resolution for the investigation of what it called “highly irregular” Makati bar drug raid that led to the arrest of three lawyers.
Tacloban City opens new sanitary landfill; tools for MRF operations distributed
AT LEAST 52 pedicabs and as many plastic drums were distributed to the barangays in Tacloban City last week as complementary tools for the operation and maintenance of their Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), which were set up with a P15,000 financial assistance from the city government.
PTAA frowns on ‘30%’ Boracay opening
THE PHILIPPINE Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is not too thrilled about the reopening of Boracay Island on Oct. 26 with only 30% of establishments allowed to resume operations.