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Probe on PNP’s defective Mahindra patrol vehicles pushed in Senate
Mahindra Patrol Enforcer jeep (UNTV News) PASAY CITY, Philippines – Senator Grace Poe on Friday (July 6) filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the procurement of defective Mahindra Patrol Cars...
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DENR blames irresponsible waste disposal for leptospirosis outbreak
A trash trap installed across a waterway in Metro Manila by Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Mountains of garbage of up to 40,000 tonnes are being collected...
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Ban on use of plastic straw, stirrer urged in Senate
FILE PHOTO: Senator Risa Hontiveros PASAY CITY, Philippines – A lawmaker wants the food service sector to prohibit the use of plastic straws and stirrers. Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday (July 6)...
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Duterte may opt for an extemporaneous SONA
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his second state of the nation address (SONA) on July 24, 2017. MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte is likely to deviate from the norms of manuscript...
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LGU denies ‘inside job’ in Tanauan City Mayor Halili’s assassination
Slain Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili BATANGAS, Philippines – The local government of Tanauan City stood in defense against allegations of an “inside job” in the murder of Mayor Antonio Halili on...
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Police capture illegal recruiter promising jobs to NZ
Illegal recruiter Yvette Valdez QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A female illegal recruiter was nabbed by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group...
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HOR recommends raps vs. Imee Marcos over misuse of tobacco excise tax
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability has recommended the filing of charges against Governor Imee Marcos and...
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Kadamay urges gov’t to prioritize indigents, expedite housing applications
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (KADAMAY) is appealing to the government especially to the National Housing Authority (NHA) to prioritize homeless indigents and...
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Meralco to raise power rates by P0.31 per kWh
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Meralco on Friday (July 6) announced that power rates will be up by P0.31 per kilowatt hour this month of July. This is equivalent to an additional P62 to a household...
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Suspension takes effect vs. four ERC commissioners over Meralco woes
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Friday (July 6) issued a memorandum directing Chairperson Agnes Devanadera of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to implement the suspension of ERC...
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Lawmakers approve Bangsamoro bigger revenue cut, cite security concerns over...
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Lawmakers have started to reconcile conflicting provisions in the House and Senate versions of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). On Monday’s start of the Bicameral...
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Duterte holds dialogue with CBCP president in Malacañang
President Duterte meets CPCP meets CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles in Malacañang on July 7, 2018. (Photo courtesy of SAP Bong Go) MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has met with...
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Fierce 2019 Midterm electoral fight seen in Region 4A after deaths of local...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Manuel Otis LAGUNA, Philippines – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 4A Director Manuel Otis believes...
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Duterte to meet with Malaysian PM Mahathir on July 16
President Rodrigo Duterte and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on July 16,...
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Protest mars second day of bicameral conference on BBL
PASIG CITY, Philippines – Supporters of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) welcomed the second day of the bicameral conference with a protest in Ortigas, Pasig City Tuesday (July 10). The group submitted...
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Bicam deletes anti-political dynasty provision in the proposed BBL
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The bicameral conference committee has deleted in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) the provision that bans political dynasty in the country. According to House...
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Duterte certifies as urgent the proposed Universal Access to Health Care
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday (July 10) certified as urgent the Universal Health Coverage Bill. The bill will provide Filipinos access to universal health care and would...
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Duterte admin to send rescue and relief teams to storm-affected Japan
Flood waters run through the street in Japan (Image grabbed from Reuters video) MANILA, Philippines – The Duterte government will send aid to typhoon-affected residents in western Japan. Presidential...
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PNP advises local execs to hire private security details for safety
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde advised local officials to...
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Police rules out politics behind Gen. Tinio Mayor Bote’s slay, tracks suspects
Mayor Ferdinand Bote (photo courtesy of Mabuhay Papaya FB account) QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde is confident that the case on the...
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