Visayan Business Post: 2016

Saturday 31 December 2016

More than 1 million drug addicts ... - Rappler

Rappler More than 1 million drug addicts ... Rappler OPLAN TOKHANG. Alleged drug addicts and pushers line up during Operation Tokhang under Delpan Bridge in Manila. Photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – The number of self-confessed drug addicts and pushers who have surrendered to ...…

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Malacanang says number of drug surrenderers has surpassed 1M - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Malacanang says number of drug surrenderers has surpassed 1M ABS-CBN News At least 1 million illegal drug users and peddlers have surrendered to authorities during the first six months of President Rodrigo Duterte's administration, a palace official said Saturday. "Figures from the…

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Philippines may relocate naval drills with US – DND's Lorenzana - GMA News

GMA News Philippines may relocate naval drills with US – DND's Lorenzana GMA News MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked his defense secretary to move joint naval exercises with the United States away from the disputed South China Sea as Duterte tries to repair Manila's ties with…

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House set to approve more bills - The Standard

Inquirer.net House set to approve more bills The Standard THE House of Representatives will pass more productive pieces of legislation in 2017, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said on Saturday. In his New Year message, Alvarez said Congress was poised to pass the proposed shift to federalism in the…

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Duterte can become 'the best president' if … -- Lacson - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte can become 'the best president' if … -- Lacson Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Duterte (left) could become the best president of the Philippines if he would learn to develop some good traits, says Sen. Panfilo Lacson (right). INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE. President…

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Rains expected in some parts of Luzon, eastern Visayas on New Year's Day - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Rains expected in some parts of Luzon, eastern Visayas on New Year's Day ABS-CBN News It will be a rainy start to the new year in some areas of the country, due to a low pressure area and the northeast monsoon(hanging amihan). A low pressure area is affecting eastern Mindanao, said…

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Philippines: W. Visayas food poisoning; Cebu dengue update - Outbreak News Today

Outbreak News Today Philippines: W. Visayas food poisoning; Cebu dengue update Outbreak News Today Tetraodotoxin is also found in salamanders, newts and other types of animals. In Cebu, a province in the Central Visayas, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) is reporting a 264 percent increase in…

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4 students killed in separate Tacloban road accidents - ABS-CBN News

4 students killed in separate Tacloban road accidents ABS-CBN News TACLOBAN CITY — Four students were killed in two separate road accidents in Tacloban City early morning on Saturday. According to Tacloban City Police, Roi Kim Arcenas, 18, and Ariboy Dela Cruz, 17, figured in an accident on…

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The noble parrot method to building your professional presence online

The noble parrot method to building your professional presence online by @jacobvar #socialnetworking If you’re like most people, you are juggling multiple priorities on a daily basis. Careers, personal relationships, kids, clients, bosses, peers, groceries... All of us see the benefits of using

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Light rains to welcome New Year—Pagasa - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Light rains to welcome New Year—Pagasa Inquirer.net Expect a drizzly New Year, especially in northern Luzon and in Mindanao, courtesy of the northeast monsoon and a low pressure area outside the Philippine area of responsibility, respectively. In its weather updaye yesterday, the state…

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Cloudy skies over PH on first day ... - Rappler

Rappler Cloudy skies over PH on first day ... Rappler What's the weather like in your area? Report the situation through Rappler's Agos or tweet us at @rapplerdotcom. MANILA, Philippines – Cloudy skies will greet Filipinos on the first day of the new year on Sunday, January 1, according to weather…

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More than 1 million drug addicts ... - Rappler

Davao City's mayor clinches the country's presidency - GMA News

GMA News Davao City's mayor clinches the country's presidency GMA News Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte became the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines in May 2016, the first chief executive from Mindanao. He promised to bring change. So far, his administration focused on the drug war,…

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Duterte: If you can't understand me, it's your problem - GMA News

GMA News Duterte: If you can't understand me, it's your problem GMA News Confused over his public pronouncements? President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday that it was the Filipinos' problem if they didn't understand him. In an interview on Thursday afternoon, Duterte told GMA News' Jessica Soho…

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Lacson: Burial assistance, scholarships for 'unintended victims' - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Lacson: Burial assistance, scholarships for 'unintended victims' Inquirer.net Senator Panfilo Lacson has called for state compensation for “unintended victims” of the drug war as the Duterte administration pursues the campaign that has claimed thousands of lives. In a Twitter post,…

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22 hurt as bus falls off bridge in Quezon - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 22 hurt as bus falls off bridge in Quezon Inquirer.net The map shows the town where a Manila-bound DLTB bus reportedly fell off a bridge in Unisan, Quezon. Police said 22 passengers were hurt in the incident. GOOGLE MAPS. LUCENA CITY — At least 22 people were hurt when a Metro…

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Duterte visits wounded in the Hilongos bombing; two teenage victims get brand new phones - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte visits wounded in the Hilongos bombing; two teenage victims get brand new phones Inquirer.net HILONGOS, Leyte-Fifteen-year-old John Reyneill Lamo was lying on his hospital bed on Friday morning when an unexpected visitor arrived: President Rodrigo Duterte. The Grade 6 pupil…

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BIFF bandits attack Army outposts in Maguindanao town - Philippine Star

Philippine Star BIFF bandits attack Army outposts in Maguindanao town Philippine Star MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — Bandits simultaneously attacked roadside Army detachments in Salibo town in Maguindanao Friday night, causing panic among villagers. Soldiers in the detachments returned fire, preventing…

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Duterte visits Leyte blast victims - Rappler

Rappler Duterte visits Leyte blast victims Rappler President Rodrigo Roa Duterte comforts seven-year old Cris Ann Jane Abina, the youngest among the 31 victims of the recent explosion in Hilongos, Leyte who is recovering at Hilongos District Hospital on December 30,2016. TOTO LOZANO/President…

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Carcar deal worth P12M - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Carcar deal worth P12M Sun.Star 2 kilos of shabu. Director Yogi Filemon L. Ruiz of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 presents the shabu and P1,000 bills—all but two of which were fake—seized in a buy-bust in Carcar City. A team arrested Ramilo Alesna Dayon (background ... and more »

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Leyte bombing drug related, says Duterte - Inquirer.net

Leyte bombing drug related, says Duterte Inquirer.net Victims of the Dec. 28 bombing at the Hilongos town plaza in Leyte are being treated at a local hospital. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO. President Rodrigo Duterte has said that the bombing in Leyte on Wednesday night is drug related and involves Moro people.

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Rody hands out cash to Davao barangay heads - The Standard

Rody hands out cash to Davao barangay heads The Standard DAVAO CITY—President Rodrigo Duterte gave bonuses to the city's barangay officials during a gathering at the Davao City Recreational Gym on Tuesday, saying the funds came from a politician who donated to his presidential election campaign…

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IED blast strikes Lamitan City hall - Rappler

Rappler IED blast strikes Lamitan City hall Rappler MANILA, Philippines – An improvised explosive device (IED) blew up at around 8:00 pm on Friday, December 30 in Basilan province. The explosion occurred near the exit gate of Lamitan City Hall. No injuries or casualties were reported in the blast.…

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Archbishop Palma's New Year's message - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Archbishop Palma's New Year's message Inquirer.net My dear people of God: We bid goodbye to the year 2016 filled with gratitude to the Lord for the countless blessings He has given to us especially for the gift of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, and here in our Archdiocese, for the…

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DND, PNP: Moro rebels behind blasts in Leyte | Inquirer News - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net DND, PNP: Moro rebels behind blasts in Leyte | Inquirer News Inquirer.net Moro terrorists may be behind the twin blasts that wounded 32 people in Hilongos, Leyte province, on Wednesday night, police and defense officials said, as. Public urged: Be vigilant after Leyte plaza bombing |…

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Duterte: If you can't understand me, it's your problem - GMA News

Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community - Philippine Star

Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community Philippine Star The main story this year is the presidential contest held in May. Against the four other set-piece contenders, our voters overwhelmingly chose the odd man out. Things were never the same since then. With Rodrigo Roa Duterte as the…

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4 members of kidnap-for-ransom group arrested in Lanao - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 4 members of kidnap-for-ransom group arrested in Lanao Inquirer.net LINAMON, Lanao del Norte—Four members of a kidnap-for-ransom group operating in the Lanao provinces were arrested in Barangay Mantapuli in Marantao, Lanao del Sur, the police said Friday. Senior Superintendent Faro…

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DND tags Maute, BIFF in Leyte, Cotabato blasts - The Manila Times

DND tags Maute, BIFF in Leyte, Cotabato blasts The Manila Times DEFENSE Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Friday the terrorist Maute group and the separatist Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) could be behind the bombings in Hilongos town in Leyte and North Cotabato late Wednesday that…

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Public urged: Be vigilant after Leyte plaza bombing - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Public urged: Be vigilant after Leyte plaza bombing Philippine Star He said the Hilongos Plaza bombing in Leyte was launched by the Maute group apparently with the help of the BIFF, a manufacturer of improvised explosive device, to ease the ongoing military pressure against the…

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Duterte visits victims of Leyte town plaza bombing - Inquirer.net

ABS-CBN News Duterte visits victims of Leyte town plaza bombing Inquirer.net HILONGOS, Leyte—Fifteen-year-old John Reyneill Lamo was lying on his hospital bed on Friday morning when an unexpected visitor arrived: President Rodrigo Duterte. The Grade 6 pupil teenager broke into a smile especially…

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Public urged: Be vigilant after Leyte plaza bombing - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Public urged: Be vigilant after Leyte plaza bombing Philippine Star Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana yesterday said the military has reason to believe the Maute group and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), through their established alliances, are likely to take advantage…

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Still no sight of shipwreck,18-crew members in Batangas - Inquirer.net

Philippine Star Still no sight of shipwreck,18-crew members in Batangas Inquirer.net Efforts to locate the wreckage of MV Starlight Atlantic continued with 18 crew members still missing from the accident triggered by Typhoon “Nina” (international name: Nock-ten) this week. The Philippine Navy has…

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4 members of kidnap-for-ransom group arrested in Lanao - Inquirer.net

Palace says 'drastic change' marked Duterte's first 6 months in office - GMA News

GMA News Palace says 'drastic change' marked Duterte's first 6 months in office GMA News Malacañang on Friday underlined the changes that President Rodrigo Duterte introduced in government after he won a campaign promising "tunay na pagbabago." "Six months has passed since his (Duterte's)…

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P12M in drugs seized from alleged suppliers in Carcar - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net P12M in drugs seized from alleged suppliers in Carcar Inquirer.net Director Yogi Ruiz (left) of Philippine Enforcement Agency (PDEA-7) Central Visayas interrogates Shiebert Lapinid, Ramilo Dayon and Strawberry Fernandez (seated L-R) after they were arrested in a buy-bust operation in…

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The bloody reign of Rodrigo Duterte - Reuters

Reuters The bloody reign of Rodrigo Duterte Reuters Monsoon rain drenches the body of a man shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a Manila alley. Human rights monitors attribute many of the approximately 5,000 deaths in the drug war to vigilantes operating with police backing – a charge authorities…

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Friday 30 December 2016

Duterte on firing innocent officials: 'Sorry na lang' - Rappler

Rappler Duterte on firing innocent officials: 'Sorry na lang' Rappler FIGHTING CORRUPTION. President Rodrigo Duterte prepares for media interviews in Malacanang Palace on December 29, 2016. Photo by King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo. MANILA, Philippines – Officials fired over corruption but who are…

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Sign of a strong economy - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Sign of a strong economy Sun.Star CENTRAL Visayas' power consumption in the third quarter this year gained by nine percent over last year's level, a reflection of the continued economic vibrancy of the region's provinces. Preliminary data released by the National Economic Development ...

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31 hurt in IED explosion in Hilongos, Leyte - GMA News

GMA News 31 hurt in IED explosion in Hilongos, Leyte GMA News At least 31 people were hurt in an explosion caused by a pair of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during a boxing match near the Hilongos Municipal Plaza in Leyte on Wednesday during the town's fiesta. A report from the Philippine…

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Digong asks taxi passengers to report overcharging drivers - Manila Bulletin

Update Philippines Digong asks taxi passengers to report overcharging drivers Manila Bulletin Amid mounting complaints from the riding public against abusive taxi drivers, President Rodrigo R. Duterte has ordered the police to arrest those who will ask for exorbitant fare from their passengers. The…

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Protesting drivers blow up 5 buses in Batangas - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Protesting drivers blow up 5 buses in Batangas Inquirer.net BATANGAS CITY—Five buses of the DLTB Bus Co. were burned after protesting drivers blew up the vehicles inside the company's terminal in Lemery town in Batangas province on Thursday night. The explosion happened at 7 p.m.…

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Duterte seeks revival of 1935 Constitution - Sun.Star

Duterte seeks revival of 1935 Constitution Sun.Star BARELY a week after his pronouncement he would amend a provision of the 1987 Constitution, President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday said he is eyeing to bring back the 1935 Constitution. “Let's just revise the 1935 Constitution,” the President said…

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Cacao growing promoted in Western Visayas - Manila Bulletin

Cacao growing promoted in Western Visayas Manila Bulletin Iloilo City – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here is working closely with the Department of Agriculture (DA) in promoting the cacao industry in Western Visayas. The DA is handling the production and plantation aspect and DTI will…

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Two Russian warships to visit Manila in January - GMA News

Rappler Two Russian warships to visit Manila in January GMA News Two Russian warships are set to dock in Manila early next month for a four-day goodwill visit, according to an advisory from the Philippine Navy on Friday. The Navy said Russian Navy vessels Admiral Tributs, described as a "large…

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Mild quake hits Carcar - Sun.Star

ABS-CBN News Mild quake hits Carcar Sun.Star Based on a report by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake's epicenter was located two kilometers south of Carcar City. The quake was tectonic in origin. Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on December…

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Visayas 'cracker, pyro firms get Dole clearance - Sun.Star

GMA News Visayas 'cracker, pyro firms get Dole clearance Sun.Star IN THE penultimate day of 2016, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has cleared another batch of establishments in the Visayas that are engaged in the manufacture and sale of pyrotechnics and firecrackers. In a statement,…

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Duterte visits Leyte blast victims - Rappler

Rappler Duterte visits Leyte blast victims Rappler After leading the Rizal Day Commemoration Rites at the Luneta Park Friday morning, Duterte took the presidential chopper to Ormoc and headed to the Hilongos District Hospital where some of the 33 victims were recovering. Duterte checked on the ...…

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Duterte: I don't have time to be nice - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte: I don't have time to be nice Inquirer.net He wishes he were “kinder” to the Filipino people, but tough-talking President Rodrigo Duterte says he has to do his job even if it means putting his life or the presidency at stake. “I cannot run again. I'm not aspiring to be a…

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