Tugade orders preventive suspension of LTFRB executive director Jardin over corruption allegations

April 4, 2019

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered the preventive suspension of Samuel Jardin, executive director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), over allegations of corruption. The preventive suspension order, which was issued Wednesday, will last for a period

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PSG justifies using bullet-proof glass for Duterte in Malabon campaign rally

April 3, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte spoke before a crowd in Malabon City on Tuesday night behind a bullet-proof glass. In a statement on Wednesday, Presidential Security Group commander Brig. Gen. Jose Eriel Niembra said it is their mandate to protect the president,

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Military encourages Filipino fishermen to report harassment in West Philippine Sea

April 3, 2019

The military encourages the Filipino fishermen to report harassment in the West Philippines Sea. “We’re encouraging them (Filipino fishermen) also if there is any untoward incident or harassment that they will experience, they should report to us, for us (to

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More than a dozen injured as blast rips Sultan Kudarat

April 3, 2019

More than a dozen people were injured in an improvised bomb explosion in Sultan Kudarat on Wednesday. Major Arvin Encinas, spokesman of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said the explosion was took place in front of Carlitos Restaurant in Brgy.

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Palace says while PH friendly with China, it doesn’t mean it won’t react to intrusion into its territory

April 3, 2019

Malacanang said on Wednesday that even if the Philippines and China are friends, it did not mean that Beijing could intrude on Manila’s territorial sovereignty. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo echoed President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on Tuesday

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Around P180,000 worth of illegal drugs seized by police in QC

April 3, 2019

A total of P180,000 worth of marijuana and other illegal drugs were seized by police in different buy-bust operations in Quezon City.  According to  Police Brigadier General Joselito Esquivel Jr., Quezon City district director, Cubao police recovered a kilo of

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Palace says video linking Paolo Duterte to illegal drugs ”black propaganda”

April 3, 2019

Malacanang branded on Wednesday as ”black propaganda” the video circulating on social media tagging presidential son Paolo Duterte in illegal drug trade. “Obviously a black propaganda,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a text message to reporters. In a statement

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Two cops to face administrative cases for unauthorized escort to mayoralty bet

April 3, 2019

Two policemen will face administrative cases for providing unauthorized security to a mayoralty candidate in Bulacan. Police Col Romeo Caramat Jr., Counter Intelligence Task Force ( CITF) commander said they are Police Corporal Gerlie Garcia and Police Patrolman Jed Ceril

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