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Mindanao economy remains progressive under Martial Law – Roque
Government soldiers based in Marawi City ILIGAN CITY, Philippines – The Local Government of Iligan City is relieved that the city’s economy is now recovering. Iligan City Vice Mayor Jemar Cruz said...
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Duterte: ‘I believe in women’s competence’
President Rodrigo Duterte DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 24, defended his recent remarks against women that drew flak from several rights groups. In a speech...
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PH seeks lower tariff on bananas exported to South Korea
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Dutere is set to travel to South Korea for an official visit next month wherein Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol will be part of the President’s delegation....
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Grab petitions for reimposition of P2.00 per minute fare charge
Ride-hailing company Grab PH QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Ride-hailing company Grab Philippines filed a petition Friday, May 25, to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)...
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DepEd allows tuition hike in nearly 500 private schools
PASIG CITY, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) has allowed nearly 500 private schools to increase tuition fee this school year. According to DepEd Undersecretary Jesus Mateo, a total...
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21 of 28 excavated pipe connections in Boracay white beach, illegal – DENR
Stretch of White Beach in Boracay BORACAY ISLAND, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) excavated 28 pipe connections in Boracay white beach Friday, May 25. From...
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SAP Go assures gov’t action on Angelo Claveria’s death in SK
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Special Assistant to the President Bong Go relayed to the family of Angelo Claveria that the government will exert all efforts to attain justice for the death of the...
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Land Management Bureau assures digital copies of land records after fire
MANILA, Philippines – Fire engulfed the entire building of the Land Management Bureau (LMB)in Binondo, Manila at 12:30 AM, Monday, May 28. The LMB admitted that the massive blaze that raged the...
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Malacañang defends Calida over ‘conflict of interest’ allegations
Solicitor General Jose Calida Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque defended Solicitor General Jose Calida against allegations of conflict of interest amid reports that his wife’s...
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Advocates want declaration of critical habitat for ‘flying foxes’ in Boracay
BORACAY ISLAND, Philippines – Environmental advocates seek the protection of “flying foxes” in Boracay Island. “Flying foxes,” a type of fruit bat native to the Philippines, are responsible for 90...
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PNP to expedite deportation of Ardot Parojinog from Taiwan
Former Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog (courtesy: OCPNP) QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) Director Roel...
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No suspension of excise tax on fuel this year – Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Monday, May 28, said there is no suspension of the implementation of excise tax on fuel this year. This, following announcement by the Department of Finance (DOF)...
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DOLE finds 3,377 firms with violations of illegal contracting
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) found a total of 3,377 companies in practice of illegal contracting. Following a series of inspections on how companies implement...
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Consumer groups urge oil firms to detail price adjustments
People flocking to a gasoline station in Calape, Bohol to stock up on fuel. (ROMALDO MICO SOLON / Photoville International) QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A consumer group on Monday, May 28, said that...
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Zamboanga City raises alert level as 96 MNLF members return
FILE PHOTO: Government Forces on guard at a coastal area in Zamboanga City (REUTERS/Erik Castro) ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Ninety-six (96) members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)...
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Marcos urge PET to maintain 50% vote threshold
former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday asked the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), to maintain the 50% threshold in...
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CA approves confirmation of Tourism Secretary Romulo-Puyat
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat PASAY CITY, Philippines – With no objections, the Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the appointment of Bernadette Romulo-Puyat as Secretary of the...
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NHA admits design failure in Zamboanga housing project
Housing units built for residents displaced by the 2013 Zamboanga siege (UNTV News) QUEZON CITY, Philippines –The National Housing Authority (NHA) admitted failure in the design of the housing...
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DPWH launches ‘Jobs, Jobs, Jobs’ portal
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade (second from left) and DPWH Secretary Mark Villar (third from left) at the launching of ‘Jobs, Jobs, Jobs’, online portal The Department of Public Works and...
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Ronald Dela Rosa to go after smugglers
Director of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Ronald Dela Rosa QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Former Police Chief now Director of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Ronald Dela Rosa has an additional task...
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