Pupils’ problem not literacy but reading comprehension – DepEd

Leila B. Salaverria, Meg Adonis 02/18/2020

The problem in Bicol is not about literacy but about reading comprehension, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said on Monday, as she sought to correct and clarify an Inquirer report saying that some 70,000 students in the region…

Angkas says rider killed in Mandaue accident not from them

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 02/06/2020

MANILA, Philippines – Motorcycle taxi company Angkas has cleared rumors that the rider involved in a deadly accident in Mandaue, Cebu was not registered with them, contrary to reports from news organizations. According to Angkas’ chief transport…

Prince Harry hopes for calmer future, but not much chance

Associated Press 01/21/2020

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry says he’s taking a “leap of faith’’ as he steps back from royal duties in an attempt to build a more peaceful life — one free of the journalists who have filmed,…

Taal Volcano’s lava fountain weakens, but Phivolcs says it’s not sign of slowing down

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 01/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines – Specialists of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed that the Taal Volcano’s lava fountain weakened as of Monday night. However, they also warned the public especially residents of towns in Batangas…

No promotion for overweight cops

Alven Marie Timtim 01/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Policemen who are eyeing to be promoted must take a closer look at their weight first. This after the Cebu City Police Office said it will strictly enforce a new policy issued by…

Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved

12/26/2019

PARIS  — The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile that there’s a “50 percent chance” the structure might not be saved, because scaffolding installed before this year’s fire is threatening…

PNP: Martial law in Mindanao may not need 4th extension

Cathrine Gonzales 11/12/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday that the martial law in Mindanao may not need to be extended for the fourth time. Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, said the peace and order…

Panelo on ‘Aura’ incident: Not a PH vessel? ‘Not a concern’

Krissy Aguilar 11/04/2019

NONTHABURI, Thailand — The latest incident at the Scarborough Shoal involving a “Chinese naval ship” and a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned oil tanker with an all-Filipino crew is “not a concern,” Malacañang said Sunday. “Anyway, this is not a…

Serbian coach thinks Gilas Pilipinas not worthy playing top Euro teams

Musong R. Castillo - Philippine Daily Inquirer 09/03/2019

FOSHAN, China—Does the Philippines really have the materials to play in the global stage? The coach of Serbia, which on Monday night just hammered Gilas Pilipinas to submission on the way to a 126-67 win, certainly doesn’t…

Año to rebels: Lay down arms, gov’t will not abandon you

08/16/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año again called on members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) to lay down their arms, saying government will not abandon them unlike the NPA. “The government will never abandon…

Sotto: Philippine boat not sunk by Chinese vessel

06/24/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III believes that the Philippine fishing boat “was not sunk” by a Chinese vessel. On Monday, Sotto shared a Coast Guard expert’s opinion on the June 9 incident where…

Panelo: Gov’t will not tolerate oppression of Filipino fishermen

06/19/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Wednesday assured that the government will not allow or tolerate the oppression and harassment of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea in the wake of the boat ramming…

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