Think tank: No need to review MDT
THE STRATBASE ADR Institute (ADRi), in a statement backing Foreign Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr., said it sees no need to review the Philippines’ Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the United States.
Senate panel tackles proposed revival of ROTC
SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian is seeking a unified mechanism from the Department of Defense (DND) and Department of Education (DepEd) to address the possible cases of hazing, abuse, and corruption with the proposed revival of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in the education system.
Senators want stricter screening of cops
THE PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) should update its screening process for policemen after Navotas City cops shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in a supposed case of mistaken identity, senators said on Tuesday.
18 city jail prisoners, staff infected with coronavirus
EIGHTEEN prisoners and staff members at one of the Philippines’ city jails have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the jail bureau.
Duterte told to prioritize Sea Lanes measure
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte should certify as urgent the passage of a bill that will designate areas in the South China Sea where foreign vessels can pass through, a Supreme Court magistrate said.
Road-worthy vehicles can save lives – VICOAP
Maintaining a road-worthy vehicle helps provide safety for the driver and passengers, Board Secretary of Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP)...
DoLE chief: Wages not enough
NO LESS than the Labor chief acknowledged before Congress on Thursday that current wages “are not enough” to sustain Filipinos’ cost of living.
Addressing the...
No more sando plastic bags in CDO by Jan. 1
THE CAGAYAN de Oro City government will be implementing a total ban on sando plastic bags, or those with handles, starting Jan. 1, 2019 and it has recently started the information campaign for business establishments and the public.
Nation at a Glance — (08/10/18)
News stories from across the nation. Visit www.bworldonline.com (section: The Nation) to read more national and regional news from the Philippines.
House squabble again shows personality politics in PHL
THE LEADERSHIP squabble in the House of Representatives that evolved last week once again showed a pervasive character of Philippine politics — a ruling coalition built on personal interests, not principles and policy agenda, analysts said at the weekend.
Malacañang tells CHR head to ‘name names’ of those mocking human rights
MALACAÑANG HAS challenged Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Commissioner Roberto Eugenio T. Cadiz to name the lawyers who, he said, are mocking the rule...
14,360 evacuated as lava flows from Mayon
ALMOST 4,000 families in Albay province have been evacuated as of Monday following Mayon Volcano’s increased activity since last week, with lava having started...