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Palace formally issues memo lifting restrictions of Philippine officials’ travel to Canada

June 6, 2019

Malacanang has formally issued a memorandum to all agencies under the executive branch “lifting restrictions” on travels to Canada and official interaction with representatives of the Canadian government. The memorandum was signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on June 4

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PNP has not received request from Tulfos to restore their security

June 6, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said they have not received any request from the Tulfo brothers to restore their security detail. “They have not requested yet,” Police Colonel Bernard Banac said in a radio interview. Last Saturday, Interior

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Man arrested after stabbing four in Caloocan

June 6, 2019

Four people were wounded after a man went on a stabbing spree in Caloocan City last Wednesday. A report from Police Community Precinct 3 said around 7 pm at Phase 5, Barangay 176, Bagong Silang in Caloocan City a suspect

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Dozens apprehended for illegal fishing in Palawan

June 6, 2019

Dozens of fishermen were apprehended by authorities off the waters of Palawan early this month. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), a total of 30 fishermen on board fishing banca “John Carlo-09” were apprehended by forces from the Coast

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PNP records 60 poll-related incidents since January

June 6, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday said they have recorded 60 validated election-related incidents since January. “Compared to 2016 which recorded a total of 133 incidents, the 2019 figure of 60 incidents saw a 55 percent reduction,” said

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Palace allays concern over increase in inflation rate

June 6, 2019

Malacanang has assuaged concern over the increase in inflation rate in May, saying that prices of oil and the effects of El Nino phenomenon are expected to taper off. “We assure our countrymen that the minimal increase in the inflation

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Celebration of Ramadan’s end ”generally peaceful”: PNP

June 5, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Wednesday said the celebration of Eid-Al-Fitr was “generally peaceful”. Police Colonel Bernard Banac, PNP spokesman, said no untoward incidents were reported as Filipino Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan. “The nationwide celebration of

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Coast Guard launches operation to find missing diver off Tubbataha

June 5, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) launched a search and rescue operation for a missing diver off Tubbataha, Palawan. Capt. Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, said Wednesday the Coast Guard received a report a diver could not be found in Tubbataha around

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