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8 dead, 60 injured after twin earthquakes struck Batanes
The 5.4 magnitude quake that hit Itbayat, Batanes on Saturday totally destroyed the belfry of the Nuestra Señora Santissimo Rosario Parish which has withstood strong typhoons but powerless against the...
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PNP to assist in retrieval operations after Batanes quake
The Philippine National Police will assist in retrieval operations after two earthquakes rocked Batanes on Saturday (July 27). READ: 8 dead, 60 injured after twin earthquakes struck Batanes PNP chief...
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LPA-enhanced Habagat to affect most of PH
MANILA, Philippines — State weather service PAGASA observed a low pressure area about 380km west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan. As of 3:00 a.m. Monday (July 29), PAGASA said the weather disturbance has...
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Oil price adjustments set this week
Oil companies will implement oil price adjustments starting this week (July 29). The adjustment is due to the price movement in the global market. Diesel prices will go up by P0.15 per liter and...
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Mayor Isko to stop online ‘sabong’ across city of Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso ordered the stoppage of online derby or ‘sabong’ across the city that are without license from the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming...
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NBI to probe PCSO anomalies
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will investigate the alleged anomalies at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra said they...
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Duterte allots P40 million for building of new clinic in quake-hit Batanes
Ruined houses left at the wake of the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Batanes on July 27, 2019 | Courtesy: Sen. Bong Go MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has assured to provide P40...
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Duterte orders PH Coast Guard to patrol Batanes Islands
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to conduct patrol operations in Batanes islands to ensure that these areas would “remain ours.”...
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PNP sees proliferation of jueteng after lotto, STL closure
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed concern on the potential proliferation of illegal numbers game particularly ‘jueteng’ after President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive...
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Popcorn cooled by liquid nitrogen gains popularity in Japan in hot summer
Popcorn cooled by liquid nitrogen, an innovative street food, has gained popularity in Osaka, Japan as high temperatures continue to scorch many areas in hot summer. A creative cold drink store in...
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DOLE to assist workers displaced by PCSO gaming ban
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday assured it is ready to assist employees of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)affected by the gaming...
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Security of Tenure bill refiled in Senate after Duterte veto
Senator Joel Villanueva refiles exact version of the vetoed Security of Tenure bill. MANILA, Philippines – Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday refiled the Security of Tenure or the anti-endo Bill after...
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Duterte appoints Gonzalo Duque as PH Coconut Authority chief
Attorney Gonzalo Duque was congratulated by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea after he took oath as the new administrator of the Philippine Coconut Authority on 29 July 2019. MANILA, Philippines...
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PCSO to abide by Duterte’s order to close lotto, STL outlets
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday assured it will continue to abide by the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend all its gaming activities...
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Congressmen to donate part of their salaries for Batanes quake victims
Photo by Dominic de Sagon Asa MANILA, Philippines – Members of the House of Representatives are looking to raise some money to help the victims of twin earthquakes that rattled Batanes over the...
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Bong Go open to probing corruption issues at PCSO, Philhealth
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go MANILA, Philippines – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said he is open to conducting an inquiry into the alleged corruption issues in the Philippine...
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Albayalde wants police precincts obstructing sidewalks to self-demolish
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Oscar Albayalde is looking to issue a directive to regional units to conduct a “self-demolition” of all police community precincts...
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Study shows Cagayan Valley, Ilocos among least prepared for quake
Cagayan Valley MANILA, Philippines – A recent report by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) found that some households in Cagayan Valley and Ilocos regions lack readiness for earthquakes. The...
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Panelo says Duque under Palace probe but still enjoys Duterte’s trust
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III MANILA, Philippines – A Malacañang official said on Tuesday that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III still enjoys President Rodrigo Duterte’s trust even as probe...
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Gordon on Duterte’s tirades: No offense taken
Senator Richard Gordon MANILA, Philippines – Senator Richard Gordon on Friday said he has not taken offense at President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks against him. On Thursday, Duterte peppered Gordon...
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