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Tulfo outburst could be factor for PNP decision to retain security: Albayalde

June 4, 2019

Philippine National Police ( PNP) General Oscar Albayalde on Monday said the sudden outburst of radio broadcaster Erwin Tulfo against Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista can be a factor if their security detail will remain after a review process. “First

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Coast Guard welcomes Senate approval of PCG Hospital bill

June 4, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomes the Senate’s unanimous approval of the House Bill 8833 known as “Act Establishing and Constructing the Philippine Coast Guard Hospital.” In a statement issued Tuesday, the Public Information Office of PCG said “Coast Guard

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DepEd welcomed 27.2 million students for 2018-2019 schoolyear

June 4, 2019

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday welcomed its approximately 27.2 million kindergarten to Grade 12 learners back to school and reported a generally orderly first day of school year 2019-2020 nationwide. From the previous year’s 27,018,509, the projected number

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Senate adopts resolution to determine sea lines between Philippines, Indonesia

June 3, 2019

The Senate adopted a resolution on Monday concurring in the ratification of the agreement between the Philippines and Indonesia regarding the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EZZ) boundary. Senate Resolution 1048 was adopted with 20 affirmative votes, no negative

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Palace affirms decision to remove Carandang as overall deputy ombudsman

June 3, 2019

The Office of the President ( OP) has affirmed the removal of Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang after he disclosed the alleged bank transactions of President Rodrigo Duterte and his family members. In a text message to reporters, Executive

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Lorenzana warns superpower rivalry in Asia could lead into another war

June 3, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana warned that superpower rivalry in the region could possibly lead to war, along with a greater fear. “Our greatest fear, therefore, is the possibility of sleepwalking into another international conflict like WW1 (World War 1),” he

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Israel willing to train PNP

June 3, 2019

Philippine National Police ( PNP) General Oscar Albayalde on Monday said the Israeli police are willing to train Philippine policemen to enhance their anti-terrorism capabilities. Albayalde went to Israel last March 27 to discuss with his counterparts challenges being faced

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Retired military officials criticize broadcaster’s behavior

June 3, 2019

The Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO) criticized broadcaster Erwin Tulfo for lambasting Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista in his radio program. “The AGFO is deeply saddened and seriously alarmed by the abuse of press freedom

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