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Civil groups urge Congress to pass the Zero Hunger Bill
MANILA, Philippines – Some non-governmental organizations continue to appeal for the immediate passage of the proposal known as the Zero Hunger Bill. This aims to address the country’s problem on...
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Ely Pamatong files quo warranto petition vs. Duterte
(L-R) Pres. Rodrigo Duterte; Atty. Ely Pamatong (photo taken from his Facebook account) MANILA, Philippines – Suspended lawyer Ely Pamatong on Wednesday, June 6, filed a quo warranto petition...
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100 individuals nabbed in Makati police op
FILE PHOTO: Makati Business District Skyline (PHOTOVILLE International /Jun Rapanan) MAKATI CITY, Philippines – One hundred individuals, including 10 minors, were arrested by Makati City police on...
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SC affirms with finality De Lima arrest over drug charges
FILE PHOTO: Senator Leila de Lima MANILA, Philippines – It’s final! The Supreme Court (SC) affirmed its previous decision on the constitutionality of Senator Leila De Lima’s arrest over the drug...
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Laoag Vice Mayor Fariñas dies in car crash
Wreckage of the SUV that Vice Mayor Fariñas was driving when the fatal accident happened (Photo courtesy: Dew Subia Basilio) LAOAG CITY, Philippines – Laoag City Vice Mayor Michael Fariñas was declared...
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Duterte transfers La Viña to DA, appoints Lambino as adviser
Atty. Raul Lambino (left) and Jose Gabriel “Pompee” La Viña (right) MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Thursday, June 7, Tourism Undersecretary Jose Gabriel “Pompee” La Viña...
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ConCom eyes submission of final draft of new Constitution on July 9
The Constitutional Commission MANILA, Philippines – The Consultative Committee (ConCom) for amending the Constitution targets to submit its final draft to President Rodrigo Duterte on July 9; weeks...
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Unapologetic Mocha Uson tells Kris Aquino: ‘This is not about you’
Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson remains defiant against apologizing to Kris Aquino. In a...
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7M Filipinos still without civil registration record – PSA
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that around seven million Filipinos are still without civil registration record. For this reason, PSA targets to complete...
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Police nab 8 Israeli nationals over online investment scam
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cyber-crime Group (PNP-ACG) have arrested eight Israeli nationals involved in an multi-million dollar online scam. QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Philippine...
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NEDA explains P10,000 monthly average consumer basket
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) maintained that the P10,000 monthly budget it presented on June 5 was only to set an example on how the Tax...
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PH, among least peaceful countries in Asia-Pacific – Global Peace Index
MANILA, Philippines — Based on Australian Research Institute Global Peace Index reported by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the problem of peace and order in the Philippines is worsening. From...
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LTFRB questions fare hike request after discovery of undercharging
UV express vans QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) discovered in a surprise inspection Thursday, June 7, that some public utility drivers are...
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President Duterte inaugurates resort-themed Mactan Cebu International Airport
Mactan Cebu International Airport CEBU CITY, Philippines — Together with stakeholders of Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and local officials, President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration...
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Dismissed cop, ex-PDEA agent nabbed for carnapping, kidnapping of 2 Chinese...
(L-R) QCPD Director PCSUPT Joselito Esquivel Jr., PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde and NCRPO Director PCSupt. Guillermo Eleazar presented to media the suspects in the kidnapping of 2...
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Duterte: Nationwide martial law will not work
FILE PHOTO: Government soldiers based in Marawi CIty MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte allayed fears on the possibility of him declaring a nationwide martial law. In his speech at a...
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Gov’t unveils proposed rehab masterplan for Marawi City’s ‘ground zero’
MANILA, Philippines – Eight months since Marawi City was liberated from terrorist influence, the government’s inter-agency Task Force Bangon Marawi unveiled its proposed masterplan in the...
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Albayalde wants ‘fake news spreaders’ traced, charged
PNP chief Director Oscar Albayalde QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde has ordered the hunting down of “bashers” spreading fake news...
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Acting CJ Carpio calls on PH to file another diplomatic protest vs. China
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio MANILA, Philippines — Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said the Philippines should file another diplomatic protest against China. This is in line with the...
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DILG opens film festival to promote women’s rights
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is in the process of accepting film proposals for the first film festival for women in the country. Dubbed as...
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