Manila Bulletin

PH embassies vigilant against threats in wake of global terror alert

Although they have not monitored any specific security threats, Philippine embassies and consulates abroad, particularly those in the Middle East, continue...

DOJ issues lookout bulletin against Janet Napoles, brother

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has placed businesswoman Janet Napoles Lim, who was implicated in the P10 billion pork barrel scam, and his brother on the...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Santiago to seek treatment overseas

Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, downed by acute chronic fatigue complicated by heart palpitations that produce shortness of breath, asked on Monday the Civil...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Biazon OK with port accreditation transfer

Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon is with the Department of Finance (DOF) on the proposed transfer of port accreditation and post entry audit...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

DOH to hire more registered nurses at higher salaries

Published: Aug 5, 2013

PDAF a choice, solons say

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Rice shortage in Mindanao?

The country's biggest national confederation of grains retailers on Monday sounded alarm bells over the sudden spike of rice prices in Mindanao, which they...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Chinese nationals arrested for illegal black sand mining

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Gabriela supports councilor raped by fellow official

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Palace says it's not controlling SC budget

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Four solons ready to submit SALN to BIR

Saying that they have nothing to hide, at least four lawmakers gave in to the challenge made by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to submit their Statement of...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

LPA likely to become tropical cyclone on Tuesday

The low pressure area (LPA) that induced rains and floods over Visayas and Mindanao last weekend will likely intensify into a tropical cyclone on its way out...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

PNP increases visibility, intelligence gathering in wake of global terror alert

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its intelligence-gathering and police visibility in potential bombing targets following the global..

Published: Aug 5, 2013

New public officials take oath of office

At least 24 new government officials on Monday took their oath of office before President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacañang.

Published: Aug 5, 2013

8.5 million Filipinos hungry - survey

Despite the slight decrease of self-rated poor, more Filipinos still considered themselves as food-poor, a latest survey showed.

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Tubbataha Reef marks 25th year as marine protected area

In celebration of the Tubbataha Reef’s 25th year as marine protected area this August 11, the TMO and WWF-Philippines unveiled plans to build a brand-new rang

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Higher wages for gov't nurses sought

As Germany continues to attract more Filipino nurses to work under its roof, a bill seeking to upgrade the salary of nurses who work in the government...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Davao criticized for not spending more

Being awash with cash is not always seen as good for local government units.

Published: Aug 5, 2013

More childless couples going to Obando — priest

Is the number of Filipino women having difficulty bearing children increasing?

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Seized logs donated to DSWD

At least 162,000 board feet of seized logs and lumber were donated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to help build shelters...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

We have no affiliates abroad, says Binibining Pilipinas

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI), organizer of Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant and official holder of the franchises for Miss Universe...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Solution to weathermen exodus: Pork

To address the exodus of weathermen, government should provide the country’s scientists a package of benefits and encourage students to take courses...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

CA: Outsourcing work company prerogative

The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed a ruling that outsourcing of employees is a management prerogative, upholding the decision...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

Bill restricts minors’ access to alcohol

As experts verified the link between alcohol and violence among young drinkers, a neophyte lawmaker pushed for the approval of a measure that would outlaw...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

National Newsbits for August 5, 2013

BASILICA OF ST. MARY MAJOR -- The Catholic Church celebrates today the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, Italy...

Published: Aug 5, 2013

AFP sees no threat amid US global security alert

Published: Aug 4, 2013

Fans support Parokya ni Edgar's Miranda over leaked video

Published: Aug 4, 2013

Santiago bats for gradual PDAF removal

Published: Aug 4, 2013

Makabayan bloc denounces Aquino's support for PDAF

Seven congressmen from the Makabayan Coalition have denounced President Benigno S. Aquino III’s declaration of support for the retention of the much-criticize

Published: Aug 4, 2013

PAGASA expects three tropical cyclones this August

Published: Aug 4, 2013