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PH to join migration global compact deal to curb human smuggling
Migrants try to get products from a truck | REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov MANILA, Philippines – Representatives from different countries converge in Manila for a two-day conference to tackle the future of...
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MMDA seeks to revoke driver’s license of woman in viral dispute
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is determined to file complaints against a woman who went viral after she was captured on video confronting an MMDA enforcer. In the video posted...
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UK travel advisory vs. Mindanao, parts of Cebu prompts security alert
Philippines travel advice posted via www.gov.uk CEBU, Philippines – The United Kingdom (UK) recently advised its nationals to defer any travels to Mindanao, Sulu, and southern Cebu. The advisory...
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Man, 22, and a minor nabbed for Bulacan rape-slay
Melvin Altubar,22, and his 16-year old accomplice were arrested on Wednesday, August 15 for the rape and slay of a 15-year-old girl in Pulilan, Bulacan. Based on initial investigation of Bulacan-...
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Duterte likely to resign if Bongbong Marcos wins protest
President Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte is likely to step down if former senator and defeated vice presidential candidate Ferdinand...
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Duterte asks PDP-Laban members to unite behind government
President Rodrigo Duterte MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has called for continued support from the members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to address...
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Davao tops cities with most number of rape cases in Q2
Crime rate in the Philippines may have gone down by 20 percent in two years that President Rodrigo Duterte has been in office, but his hometown Davao City recorded the highest number of rape cases in...
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Agri group projects P5.00/kg price increase in rice
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The price of commercial rice remains high despite the availability of imported rice procured by the National Food Authority (NFA) in local markets. In Kamuning Market in...
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DOLE on 14th-month pay for private sector workers: ‘Not yet’
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) welcomes the proposed 14th-month pay for workers in the private sector. However, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the...
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Metro Manila mayors mull transferring power to cancel classes to new agency
The Metro Manila Council is looking at the possibility of passing to another agency the authority of local chief executives to suspend work and classes in times of bad weather. In their position...
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Bad weather crash-lands Chinese plane at NAIA, no injuries reported
Xiamen Airlines Boeing 737-800 MANILA, Philippines –Xiamen Airlines Boeing 737-800 crash-landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Thursday night (August 16), prompting flight...
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NCRPO chief Eleazar promoted to Police Director rank
Malacañang has approved the promotion of NCRPO Chief Guillermo Eleazar to the rank of Police Director — a position equivalent to that of a two-star general (major general) in the military. The...
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MMDA wiling to amend HOV scheme amid calls for suspension
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) targets to fully implement the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Policy along EDSA on August 23 amid mounting calls to...
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DOH warns hospital staff: Respect your patients or face charges
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III BULACAN, Philippines – Patient satisfaction is an important factor in assessing the quality of services a hospital provides. That is why Health...
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LTFRB to open 10,000 slots for TNVS applications on Aug. 24
QUEZON CITY, Phillipines – Private vehicle owners may soon apply accreditation to operate a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) unit. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board...
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Lawmakers set one-week break to wait for Duterte’s EO on tariff
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Senate and the House of Representatives will suspend its session next week from August 20 to August 27. According to House Deputy Speaker Rep. Prospero Pichay, the...
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Double pay for private sector employees on Aug. 21
MANILA, Philippines – Malacanang on Thursday said all employees who will report to work on August 21, a Tuesday, will be entitled to a double payment. August 21 is declared a regular holiday in...
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DA counters rice shortage claim, confirms supply for 45 days
Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol MANILA, Philippines – There is no shortage of rice supply. This was the assurance of Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol amid speculations of supply shortage eventually...
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Notorious carnapper falls in Binangonan
The joint forces of PNP Highway Patrol Group and Binangonan Police captured Calabarzon region’s second most notorious carnapper on Thursday, August 16, in Barangay Mambog, Binangonan, Rizal. The...
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MMDA defers Aug. 23 implementation of HOV policy
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deferred the full implementation of the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) policy in EDSA supposedly set on August 23....
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