Palace welcomes IRR on extended maternity leave

May 2, 2019

Malacanang welcomed on Thursday the signing of the implementing rules and regulations for the Expanded Maternity Leave Law. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that with the new law, this could mean more quality time by the

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Philippines-Indonesia border patrols unveiled

May 2, 2019

A coordinated border patrol between the Philippines and Indonesia was formally opened in a ceremony in Davao City Thursday. Lt. Col. Ezra Balagtey, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) spokesman said the ceremony that was graced

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Gun used by cop allegedly killed boy in Caloocan

May 2, 2019

Authorities on Thursday said the gun used by Police Corporal Rocky Delos Reyes killed a six-year-old boy in Caloocan last April 28. Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar, National Capital Region Director, said they received advance information from Philippine National Police

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Farinas withdraws from Ilocos Norte gubernatorial race

May 2, 2019

Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas on Thursday said he has withdrawn from the gubernatorial race, paving way for a Marcos scion to run unopposed for the May elections. “Yes [I withdrew]. I did not really want to run for any

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DILG reminds officials to be ”fair” in granting permits for rallies

May 2, 2019

The Department of Interior and Local Government ( DILG) reminded incumbent government officials to be “fair” and “neutral” in granting permits for political rallies. “DILG Secretary Eduardo Año has urged incumbent local government officials to not deprive voters the chance

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DILG monitoring candidates in sample ballots in NPA areas

May 2, 2019

The Department of Interior and Local Government ( DILG) on Thursday said it will be a “red flag” for candidates whose name will be found on sample ballots circulating in rebel infested areas. Interior undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, in a press

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Palace hails S&P’s upgrade on Philippines’ credit rating

May 2, 2019

Malacanang hailed on Thursday the upgrade given by Standard & Poor’s on the Philippine credit rating and a stable outlook. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo attributed the “BBB+” credit rating and stable outlook on the “splendid” job of

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NBI arrests owner of website claiming Duterte, family linked to illegal drugs

May 2, 2019

An owner of a website believed responsible for circulating videos allegedly saying President Rodrigo Duterte, his family and associates are involved in illegal drug trade was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation ( NBI). In a press conference Thursday,

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