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Comelec stands by ”credibility” of the midterm election results

May 22, 2019

Despite many criticisms, Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sheriff Abas on Wednesday said they will stand on the credibility of the elections. “As far as we are concerned, we stand on the credibility of the elections. The people can see

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‘End Endo’ bill hurdles third and final Senate reading

May 22, 2019

The Senate has approved on Wednesday on third and final reading the bill that defines security of tenure for workers, a measure that seeks to stamp out abuses in the practice of illegal contractualization. Upholding the Constitutionally-guaranteed right to security

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Philippine Navy contingent back from ASEAN drill

May 22, 2019

The Philippine Navy contingent who joined this year’s ASEAN ( Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Maritime Security Field Training Exercise (ADMM-Plus MARSEC FTX) returned on Wednesday. Capt. Jonathan Zata, Philippine Navy spokesman said the Philippine Navy welcomes

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Dela Rosa, Go say they will not be ”rubber stamp” of the Palace

May 22, 2019

Two of President Rodrigo Duterte’s close allies assured the public that while they support the president, they will not be easily ordered by him too. After the proclamation of winning senators Wednesday, Ronald Dela Rosa and Christopher ”Bong” Go in

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Palace calls for moratorium on politicking after proclamation of winning senators

May 22, 2019

Malacanang called on Wednesday for a “moratorium” on politicking after the proclamation of 12 winners in the recent midterm elections. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the recently concluded polls have caused so much division among the Filipinos.

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Philippines scouting for shipping firm to repatriate garbage to Canada – Palace

May 22, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered on Wednesday the concerned government agency to look for a private shipping company that will bring back tons of garbage to Canada. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that if Canada would not

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Military to commemorate Marawi siege

May 22, 2019

The military is set to commemorate the Marawi siege of 2017 with a wreath laying ceremony within the city Thursday. Col. Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, said Wednesday the ceremony that will be led by the Office

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Sara Duterte says she’s not the right person to endorse next Speaker

May 22, 2019

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said she is not the right person to endorse someone to be the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. This as the presidential daughter revealed that incoming Taguig City Representative Alan Peter Cayetano warned

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