January inflation at 4.4% from 5.1% in December

February 5, 2019

January inflation moved at a slower pace of 4.4 percent, down from 5.1 percent in December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday On a year-ago basis, it was 3.4 percent in January 2017. The decline in inflation ”was primarily

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If budget not approved on Wednesday, gov’t to run on reenacted outlay till July: Sotto

February 4, 2019

Senate President Vicente Sotto III said on Monday that the government may be running on a reenacted budget until July if the proposed 2019 budget is not passed on Wednesday. “It will be reenacted if the budget will not be

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Lorenzana says authorities looking for another suspect who is key figure in Jolo blasts

February 4, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said a suspect who surrendered to authorities over the weekend does not have any participation in the Jolo bombing incident where 22 persons were killed. “Kamah, although he has knowledge about the bombing… was not actually

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Palace says Duterte just took a rest; no need for his medical report

February 4, 2019

Malacanang insisted on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte just took a rest and there was nothing serious about his health condition. This was after rumors came out on Sunday that Duterte passed away following his sudden non-appearance in an event

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Local terrorist escorted alleged Indonesian suicide bombers inside cathedral: PNP

February 4, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde said a member of a terrorist group escorted the two alleged Indonesian suicide bombers responsible for the Jolo cathedral blast which resulted to 22 people  killed and 101 wounded. Kammah Pae or

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Japanese company interested in taking over Hanjin Philippine unit: Lorenzana

February 4, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said a Japanese shipbuilder is among those who expressed interest in taking over the operation of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) in Zambales. “There are several shipyards, ship companies around the world they are

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Duterte joins Chinese-Filipinos in celebrating Lunar New Year

February 4, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has extended his greetings to the Chinese-Filipino community in celebrating the Lunar New Year. In a message released on Monday, Duterte expressed hope that this New Year brings inspiration and more achievements for the Chinese-Filipino community and

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Duterte transfers PRA under his direct supervision

February 4, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has transferred under his direct supervision the Philippine Reclamation Authority in the wake of planned massive reclamation activities in Manila Bay. Executive Order No. 74, which Duterte signed on February 1, said from the Department of Environment

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