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Lanao del Norte explosions acts of cowardice, Palace says

February 6, 2019

Malacanang condemned on Wednesday explosions in Lanao del Norte, saying they were “acts of cowardice” of those who were opposing the Bangsamoro Organic Law. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo expressed optimism that residents in Lanao del Norte as

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BI issues new rules on work permits

February 6, 2019

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is imposing stricter requirements and procedures in issuing special work permits (SWP) and provisional work permit (PWP) to foreigners intending to work in the country. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the bureau will require

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Two blasts rock Lanao del Norte day before BOL plebiscite

February 5, 2019

Two explosions rock Lanao del Norte Tuesday, a day before the second Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite. Col. Alex Aduca of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade said based on initial report the first explosion occurred along the national highway in front of

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House to extend session till Friday to ratify 2019 budget

February 5, 2019

The chairman of the House committee on appropriations Tuesday said a ratified-2019 P3.757-trillion national budget will be ready for President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature next week as the House of Representatives will hold session until Friday.  Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya,

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Palace hits De Lima for being “callous” for remarks over Jolo cathedral blasts

February 5, 2019

Malacañang slammed on Tuesday detained opposition Senator Leila de Lima for being “callous” after she questioned how government intelligence funds are being spent following the deadly bombings in a cathedral in Jolo, Sulu. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a statement,

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Factory output declines as holiday season ends – NEDA

February 5, 2019

Slow demand after the holiday season led to the contraction of manufacturing output in December 2018, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. The Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that Volume

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Statue recalling rape victims of World War II, martial law unveiled in Aklan

February 5, 2019

A statue commemorating the rape victims of World War II and martial law in the Philippines was unveiled in Aklan on Tuesday. The statue was made in memory of Lola Rosa Henson, the first comfort woman to come out and

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PNP insists it got a key figure in Jolo blasts

February 5, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday said Kammah Pae alias Kamah who surrendered to them is the “Kamah” involved in the twin explosions in Jolo cathedral. This after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the Kamah who surrendered

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