MWSS head says will accept if Duterte replaces him over water shortage

March 20, 2019

Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage (MWSS) Administrator Reynaldo Velasco on Wednesday said he will accept if President Rodrigo Duterte decides to remove him from his post. “Whatever Spokesperson (Salvador) Panelo said that is what really happened,” Velasco said in a radio

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Politicians in narco list seeking travel abroad arouses suspicions: PDEA

March 20, 2019

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino on Wednesday said it will be suspicious if politicians in the government’s narco list will leave  the country without permission from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). “First, we

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PNP to adjust security after Comelec declares Mindanao poll hotspot

March 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said they will make the necessary adjustments in their security measures after the Commission on Elections ( Comelec) on Tuesday declared the entire Mindanao as under “Category Red Election Hotspot”. “The PNP will abide by the

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(UPDATE) 4 arrested as PDEA, police seize total of P1.1 billion worth of shabu

March 20, 2019

Around P1.13 billion worth of 166 kilos of shabu were confiscated by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency ( PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday resulting in the arrest of three Chinese suspects and one Fiipino

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Abu leader involved in 2000 Sipadan abduction among killed in Sulu encounter

March 20, 2019

Two members of Abu Sayyaf, including the remaining leader involved in Sipadan hostage crisis in 2000 were killed in an encounter with government forces in Sulu on Tuesday. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said slain were Sarih Edris

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Yamazaki to Be Appointed Top SDF Officer

March 20, 2019

Tokyo- The Japanese government decided at a cabinet meeting Tuesday to appoint Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Koji Yamazaki as chief of staff at the SDF Joint Staff under the Defense Ministry. Yamazaki, 58, will replace Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano,

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Brazil to Waive Visas for Japanese Tourists

March 20, 2019

Sao Paulo- The Brazilian government said Monday that it will waive visas for Japanese nationals for trips of up to 90 days. The visa waiver, which will take effect on June 17, reflects the government’s conclusion that Japanese nationals have

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Duterte to water officials: Shape up or ship out

March 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte told the officials of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and two water concessionaires to “shape up or ship out” following the water supply interruptions in some parts of the metropolis and nearby areas. In a

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