PNP-AKG rescues 3 Chinese nationals from kidnap-for- ransom group
The Philippine National Police-Anti Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) has confirmed the rescue of three Chinese nationals from a kidnap for ransom group in Bacoor, Cavite on Friday (December 13). The...
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Beating the ocean trash
Debris and plastic litter found by Tangaroa Blue, an Australian Marine debris initiative, on Christmas Island, Australia in this undated handout. Tangaroa Blue/Handout via REUTERS Aside from global...
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Davao City suspends classes for Monday due to magnitude 6.9 earthquake
Classes in all levels in Davao City, from private and public educational institutions, playschool to post-graduate studies, including technical and vocation courses has been suspended for Monday...
View ArticleDuterte, family unharmed after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Davao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang confirmed on Sunday (December 15) that President Rodrigo Duterte and his family are safe at home when a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Davao del Sur. Presidential...
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Davao Airport sustains cracks after 6.9 quake in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Sunday (December 15) reported that structures at Davao Airport sustained cracks following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake...
View ArticleOil prices to go up this week
MANILA, Philippines – Local prices of petroleum products will slightly increase this week. Shell Philippines announced on Sunday that the price of its kerosene will go up by P0.60 per liter and diesel...
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At least 1 dead, massive structural damages reported after Davao del Sur quake
MANILA, Philippines – The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked Mindanao region on Sunday (December 15) has caused massive damages in different municipalities and cities, according to the National Risk...
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MMDA advises motorists, commuters to prefer carpooling on holiday week
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) assures of enough number of public utility buses this holiday week for passengers bound for the provinces. The...
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PHIVOLCS assesses if Mindanao quake affected nearby volcanoes
MANILA, Philippines – More than a hundred aftershocks were felt across Mindanao since a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Davao del Sur on Sunday (December 15). According to Science and Technology...
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Two new PNR trains from Indonesia finally hit tracks
MANILA, Philippines – Two new trains of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) started operating on Monday (December 16). Each train is comprised of three brand new diesel multiple unit rail cars or...
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PNP won’t seal cops’ gun muzzles during the holidays
Accounting of PNP personnel on December 31, 2016 at the National Headquarters before they are deployed to the streets during New Year’s Eve. (PNP-PIO File Photo) MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine...
View ArticleSenators on new House charter change resolution: ‘Not a priority’
MANILA, Philippines – Some senators remain indifferent to the proposal of the House of Representatives to amend the provisions of the Philippine 1987 Constitution. According to Senate President...
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Senate approves bill seeking to hike salaries of state workers
Manila City government chiefs hold the regular weekly directional meeting at the Oval Room of the Office of the Mayor (Christian Turingan/MPIO) MANILA, Philippines – The Senate on Monday approved on...
View ArticleDILG wants Manila LGU to explain poor performance on gov’t war on drugs
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is demanding an explanation from the local government of Manila why it failed the government’s illegal drugs campaign....
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Search for survivors continues in Padada, Davao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines – Rescue units are having a hard time getting inside the rubble of the collapsed South Green Marketing Building in the hope of pulling out survivors believed to be trapped after...
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BSP releases new P20, enhanced P5 coins
MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday released the new P20 coin that would gradually replace the P20 New Generation Currency (NGC) banknotes. In a statement, the BSP...
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Some coastal waters across PH positive of red tide toxin
MANILA, Philippines – Several coastal areas across the country have waters positive of red tide toxin. These include the coastal waters of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Hermosa, Orani,...
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13 suspected human trafficking victims rescued in Zamboanga City
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday reported it has rescued 13 suspected victims of human trafficking at a Port in Zamboanga City. In a statement, the PCG said the...
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Angat dam water level goes up but still below target – NWRB
MANILA, Philippines – The water level at the Angat dam continues to go up, according to the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As...
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Death toll in Davao del Sur quake climbs to 7
MANILA, Philippines – The death toll in the aftermath of a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Davao del Sur has reached seven, according to the latest report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and...
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