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Police arrest two Nigerians for alleged drug possession

April 21, 2019

Police seized around P18 million worth of suspected illegal drugs from two Nigerians during a separate buy-bust operation in Naga City. Police Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol regional spokesperson, said a two day back-to-back buy-bust led to the arrest of

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Palace slams Pangilinan’s remarks

April 20, 2019

Malacanang on Saturday slammed Senator Francis Pangilinan by saying the gains of the Duterte administration ” far exceed” that of the previous administration. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a statement, said Pangilinan’s claim of diversionary tactics with regard to remarks

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Radio commentator stabbed dead in Butuan City

April 20, 2019

A radio commentator was stabbed to death by a drunken suspect in Butuan City Saturday morning. The Caraga regional police, in a report, identified the victim as Francisco Patindol of DXJM. Initial investigation disclosed that around 10am, Patindol was with

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DND mourns death of former diplomat Severino

April 20, 2019

The Department of National Defense (DND) mourns the death of former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Rodolfo Severino Jr. “The Department of National Defense joins the nation in mourning the passing of former Ambassador, ASEAN Secretary-General, and Foreign Affairs

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Locsin urges public to keep eye on Sabah claim

April 20, 2019

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Saturday urged the public to keep an eye on Sabah saying some “jerks” are proposing to compromise the Philippines’ historical claim. Replying to netizens over territorial claims, Locsin said they are doing all that

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BI to release new guidelines on special working permit with labor dept.

April 20, 2019

Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente on Saturday said the Bureau of Immigration revealed they are set to release new guidelines on issuing special work permit with the Department of Labor and Employment. This after President Rodrigo Duterte vetoed Department of Justice-

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Three fires reported in Metro Manila

April 20, 2019

Three fires were reported in Metro Manila during the observation of Holy Week, police said Saturday. On Saturday, two were injured while almost 100 families were left homeless after a fire broke out around 5:08 am in a two-story house

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Two bandits, including BIFF officer, killed in North Cotabato encounter

April 20, 2019

Two bandits, including a Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) commander, were killed while one soldier was wounded in a 30-minute encounter in North Cotabato on Saturday. Major Arvin Encinas, spokesman of the 6th Infantry Division, said based on initial report

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