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Two persons arrested for punching traffic enforcer

April 8, 2019

Authorities arrested two persons for punching a traffic enforcer in Valenzuela City last Sunday. A report from the Northern Police District said around 6:10 pm along MacArthur Highway in Malanday, Valenzuela City two drunken suspects punched traffic enforcer Leonardo Lim

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Philippines raises alert level 3 in Libya

April 8, 2019

The Philippine government on Monday raised crisis alert level 3 in Libya, urging Filipino workers to avail of voluntary repatriation. Filipinos in capital of Tripoli and nearby areas should consider getting themselves and their dependents repatriated to avoid getting caught

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Albayalde meets head of Japan’s National Police Agency

April 8, 2019

Police General Oscar Albayalde, head of the Philippine National Police ( PNP), on Friday met his counterparts in Japan in a one- day visit to strengthen the cooperation between the two countries in fighting crimes. In a text message to

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Palace says Duterte critics “desperate” in creating hatred vs his policy towards China

April 8, 2019

Malacanang accused on Monday critics of President Rodrigo Duterte of becoming “desperate” following a survey that showed four out of 10 Filipinos expressed doubt on the “good” interntions of China towards the Philippines. “The President’s ardent critics and detractors have

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All Coast Guard units on heightened alert due to Holy Week, summer season

April 8, 2019

All the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) units nationwide were placed under heightened alert in preparation for Holy Week and the summer season. “It is my pleasure to have you all today as the Philippine Coast Guard kicks off the first

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Duterte’s critics “nitpicking” on his SALNs – Medialdea

April 8, 2019

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea slammed on Monday President Rodrigo Duterte’s critics, saying they had been “nitpicking” on his statements of assets, liabilities and net worth ( SALN). This as Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a press briefing, said that what

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Two alleged NPA members killed in encounter with gov’t forces in Masbate

April 8, 2019

Two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government forces in Masbate on Monday morning. Capt. Joash Pramis, spokesman of the 9th Infantry Division, said the clash between security forces and around seven

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Damage from El Nino in Cebu hits P100 million

April 8, 2019

CEBU CITY– Cebu sustained P100 million damage, as of April 5, from the El Niño, according to a Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) report Monday. PDRRMO head Baltazar Tribunalo said there is a rise in dengue cases

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