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Palace says Manila Water, MWSS guilty of ”mismanagement”

March 18, 2019

Malacanang said on Monday Manila Water Company, Inc. and Metro Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System seemed to be guilty of mismanagement. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, quoting MWSS, said that 90 percent of the areas previously affected

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Philipppine, Chinese officials to tackle ‘BBB’ projects in Beijing

March 18, 2019

A series of meetings between Philippine and Chinese Officials are scheduled this week in Beijing to continue coordination with the Chinese government regarding the Duterte administration’s infrastructure flagship projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Monday. 

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ICC “tool for political prosecution” if to proceed probe vs Duterte – Palace

March 17, 2019

Malacanang said on Sunday that if the International Criminal Court would pursue with the investigation against President Rodrigo Duterte, this would prove that the body was created to be a “tool for political prosecution.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the

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SWS: Happiness, satisfaction among Filipinos lowest since 2014

March 17, 2019

Filipinos’ happiness and satisfaction with life fell to the lowest level since 2014, according to the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations released on Sunday. Conducted on December 16-19, 2018, SWS said the survey found that 87 percent of

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Japanese nabbed for failure to pay restaurant bill

March 17, 2019

A Japanese national was arrested for alleged estafa after he did not pay his meal in Pasay City Saturday evening. Police report from CCP Complex Police Community Precinct said certain Akira, 55 years old, refused to pay the food he

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PDEA: Quantum of evidence vs narco-politicians different on administrative, criminal cases

March 17, 2019

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Saturday clarified the quantum of evidence of administrative case is different compared to a criminal case. PDEA spokesperson Derrick Carreon made the statement after the Philippine National Police said there was no enough evidence

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Local bets get more extortion demands from Reds – AFP, PNP

March 17, 2019

Politicians have been receiving more “extortion letters” from the communist rebel group as the campaign period for the local elections draws nearer, authorities said. Lt. Col. Sisenando A. Magbalot Jr., Commanding Officer of the 6th Infantry Battalion of the Armed

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Military claims having “a lot” of evidence to prove Karapatan front of CPP

March 17, 2019

A high-ranking official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday said they have “a lot” of evidence to prove that Karapatan group is a front organization of the Communist Party of the Philippines. “(Karapatan Secretary General Cristina) Palabay’s

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