More than 20,000 troops deployed for BOL plebiscite
January 18, 2019
More than 20,000 troops were deployed in Mindanao to ensure a safe and peaceful conduct of Monday’s Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayalde on Friday. “Our assumption is there is always a threat
Dominguez cites heightened vigilance vs illicit tobacco trade
January 18, 2019
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III underscored the need for heightened government vigilance against the illicit manufacture and sale of tobacco products, given that the increase in “sin” taxes has incentivized illegal traders to increasingly resort to smuggling and tax evasion.
Japanese, S. Korean foreign ministers to meet next week
January 18, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono is considering holding talks with his South Korean counterpart, Kang Kyung-wha, in Switzerland on Wednesday, Japanese government sources said Thursday. This will mark the first meeting between the two countries’ foreign ministers since the South
Japanese, companion arrested in Zamboanga City buy-bust
January 18, 2019
A Japanese and his companion were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Thursday. Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis Licup, Zamboanga regional police director, said the Japanese suspect was 59 years old and a resident of Divisoria while his
Lorenzana says China may be ‘’concealing information’’on South China Sea
January 17, 2019
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday said China may be “concealing information” about their history in the South China Sea. This statement came after Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said the nine-dash claim of China and
PNP has not received communications from International Criminal Court
January 17, 2019
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it has not received any communication with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in regards with their investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings. “As far as the PNP is concerned, we received
Philippines must go on information drive to assert maritime claim: Carpio
January 17, 2019
Senior Associate Justice Carpio said the Philippines should start an information campaign to show people China has no historic rights to the disputed isles in the South China Sea. In this way, people can inform the Chinese that what has
7-8% GDP for 2019 ‘’doable”: central bank
January 17, 2019
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday said it expects 2019 overall growth to grow between seven to eight percent. “We expect GDP (gross domestic product) growth between seven to eight percent. I think this is doable,” BSP Deputy
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