Palace ”deeply saddened and bothered” by Notre Dame fire

April 16, 2019

Malacanang on Tuesday said it is ”deeply saddened and bothered” by the fire that hit the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. ”The Notre Dame Cathedral is known as an architectural treasure, symbol of Catholicism which housed several historical artifacts,

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IBP asks SC to compel gov’t to save environment in West Philippine Sea

April 16, 2019

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines ( IBP), along with fisherfolk from Palawan and Zambales, filed with the Supreme Court on Tuesday a petition against some members of the Cabinet and heads of several government agencies to compel them to

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China’s alleged harvesting of claims in Scarborough is ” violation”: Panelo

April 16, 2019

Malacanang on Tuesday said China’s alleged harvesting of clams in the Scarborough Shoal is a ”violation” of the Philippines’ sovereignty. “They are performing acts of ownership. Naturally (it’s a violation), if it’s our territory, therefore, it is an affront to

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Police rescue 10 Chinese alleged victims of loan sharks in Cavite

April 16, 2019

Authorities on Monday rescued around 10 Chinese nationals who were allegedly victims of loan sharks who perform kidnap-for-ransom activities if debtors fail to pay them. Joint elements from Cavite provincial police, Kawit municipal police station and Noveleta municipal police station

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Alleged NPA commander arrested in Bislig City

April 16, 2019

An alleged New People’s Army (NPA) commander was arrested in a law enforcement operation in Bislig City on Sunday night. 2nd Lt. Abigail Lorenzo, public affairs officer of the 4th Infantry Division, said the apprehended rebel is Robert Tejero Calipay

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Japanese found dead in Cavite home

April 16, 2019

A Japanese was found dead inside his home in Dasmarinas City last Monday. Police Master Sergeant Aaron Abesamis of the Dasmarinas police, said in a phone interview with the Daily Manila Shimbun the victim was residing at Room C, Blk

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Duterte veto of P95.3b infra budget shows ”fealty to the constitutional directives”

April 16, 2019

Malacanang late Monday said President Rodrigo Duterte’s veto of P95,374,241 infrastructure budget showed his “true commitment” and “constitutional duty to be fealty to the constitutional directives”. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in a statement announced that Duterte signed Republic Act No.

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More 1,000 police and volunteers deployed for Bicol PNP summer program

April 16, 2019

More than 1,000 police and volunteer groups were deployed in the Bicol region for Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Oplan Ligtas Sumvac 2019. Police Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, the Bicol region spokesperson, a total of 5,724 PNP personnel and 7,404 force

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