Bikoy was not FLAG’s client—Diokno, Te
Atty. Chel Diokno and former Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Theodore Te has denied that Peter Joemel Advincula alias ‘Bikoy’ is a client of Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG). This was after Bikoy...
View ArticleMalacañang opposes delay in return of Canada trash
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Thursday (May 23) said President Rodrigo Duterte will not allow a delay in the return of trash shipment to Canada. Thus, Panelo said...
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No water in 20 QC villages due to emergency leak repairs – Manila Water
The Manila Water Co. announced on Thursday that 20 villages in Quezon City will experience temporary water service interruptions as it undertakes emergency leak repairs. In an advisory posted on its...
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Nope, nope Shanti Dope: PDEA seeks ban on airing ‘Amatz’ song
UPDATE: Shanti Dope Management posted his statement on Facebook defending the lyrics of the song. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seeks to ban the airing of Shanti Dope’s song ‘Amatz’...
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Fire razes 300 homes in Biñan, Laguna
Around 300 families were left homeless after a fire perished their homes in Barangay Sto. Tomas Biñan, Laguna. Edwin Makilang, one of the affected residents, said that there was not enough time to...
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Greenpeace: PH ‘not a garbage dump’
Protesters call on the Canadian government to resolve the six-year-old Canadian waste that were shipped to Manila in batches from 2013 to 2014. MANILA, Philippines — Environment advocacy group...
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PNR Clark-Calamba railway project gets boost from ADB loan
Courtesy : DPWH Facebook page MANILA, Philippines – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Thursday it is extending a record loan of $2.75 billion to the Philippine National Railway (PNR)for...
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PNP to probe allegations, may consider alias Bikoy as witness
(L-R) Peter Joemel Advincula alias Bikoy and PNP Police General Oscar Albayalde MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) did not grant Peter Joemel Advincula alias Bikoy’s request to...
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MMDA supports Isko’s ‘Pagkain sa Basura’ program
Manila Mayor-elect Francisco ‘Isko’ Moreno Domagoso | Courtesy : Facebook Page The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) supports Manila Mayor-elect Francisco ‘Isko’ Moreno Domagoso’s...
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DILG to pursue raps against winning narco-politicians
Campaign posters and flyers are left scattered after people voted for their candidates during the election on May 13, 2013 at the Tabuk Central School, Tabuk City, Kalinga. The same scenario is seen...
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Onset of rainy season likely second week of June —PAGASA
Courtesy : pixabay MANILA, Philippines – Despite consecutive days of rain, state weather bureau PAGASA said it is not time yet to declare the onset of the rainy season. PAGASA explained it is...
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DENR pushes for alternative mining
Mining site The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) pushes for alternative mining in order to care for the country’s environment. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu encourages mining...
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Palace lauds BOC for early detection of mixed plastic waste in Misamis Oriental
Courtesy : Ecowaste Coalition Facebook page Malacañang has lauded the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for the early detection of mixed plastic waste in Misamis Oriental from Hong Kong. READ: EcoWaste slams...
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Winning candidates cannot assume office without submitting SOCE—Comelec
The proclamation of winning senators in the 2019 midterm elections The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned winning candidates on Friday (May 24) that they cannot assume office without submitting...
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‘Bikoy’ walks free after posting bail
Peter Joemel Advincula, claims to be ‘Bikoy’ in the “Ang Totoong Narco List” video series that linked President Rodrigo Duterte’s family to illegal drug trade. Peter Joemel Advincula, alias ‘Bikoy’,...
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SC rules Panitikan, Filipino not required in college
Supreme Court of the Philippines The Supreme Court (SC) has stood by its ruling to no longer require Filipino and Panitikan as subjects in college. Based on the resolution, the SC upheld its decision...
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Duterte appoints another military man for MWSS
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte said he has a name in mind who could take the place of Reynaldo Velasco as administrator of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS). The...
View ArticleSalceda urges SC to halt provincial bus ban on EDSA
MANILA, Philippines – Albay Second District Representative Joey Salceda on Monday urged the Supreme Court (SC) to halt a local policy banning provincial buses and terminals on Edsa, which is set to...
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Palace confirms memo barring public officials’ travel to Canada
Protesters call on Canada to take back the tons of garbage that were illegally shipped to the Philippines in 2013 and 2014. | Photo credit: CCTV Plus MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Sunday (May...
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UNICEF turns over ‘school-in-a-bag’ packages to schools in Region 8
UNICEF and partners SEAMEO INNOTECH and Smart Communications turn over school in a bag kits to 50 multigrade schools in Northern Samar and Samar divisions. This is part of UNICEF’s support to the...
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