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MWSS asks Manila Water, Maynilad to explain unannounced service interruptions

June 21, 2019

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) on Friday asked Metro Manila water concessionaires to explain recent unannounced water service interruptions. “We already sent them a letter asking them to give explanation and warning them that they should follow the

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Former Foreign Affairs Secretary del Rosario barred from entering HK

June 21, 2019

Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on Friday was barred from entering Hong Kong airport by immigration officials, a month after ex-Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales was also denied entry. Del Rosario was supposed to attend a board meeting and shareholders’

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Panelo says calling him lawyer of Chinese gov’t is ”sheer non sequitur”

June 21, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Friday said calling him a lawyer of the Chinese government is “sheer non sequitur” and a “shallow” analysis of his examination of the Recto Bank incident. This was Panelo’s response to the recent statement of

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Duterte ”welcomes joint investigation” with China on Recto Bank: Panelo

June 21, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed a joint investigation with the Chinese government over the collision between a Philippine and Chinese ship  in Recto Bank, according to Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Thursday. “The President welcomes a joint investigation and an early

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Palace condoles with Garcia family, says contributions were ”nonpareil”

June 21, 2019

Malacanang on Friday expressed its deep condolences to the family and friends of veteran actor and director Eddie Garcia. “The Palace extends its deep condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, fans and loved ones of screen icon, as well as

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AFP confirming if 10 Malaysian kidnap victims are in Tawi-tawi

June 20, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is trying to confirm if 10 Malaysians kidnapped on Tuesday near Sabah are in Tawi-Tawi. It was reported that they (abdutors and their victims) were already at Tawi-Tawi area, but we are still

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China, Philippines sound off on joint probe of Recto Bank collision

June 20, 2019

China and the Philippines separately proposed on Thursday a joint investigation on the Recto Bank collision. “To find a proper solution, we suggest a joint investigation at an early date so the two sides can exchange respective initial findings and

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Angat Dam level hits low-level mark: Pagasa

June 20, 2019

Angat Dam on Thursday breached the low-level mark of 160 meters, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported.   As of 6 am, the dam’s water level fell to 160.73 meters, considered as critical level for domestic water

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