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Gov’t passport printer says it did not award project to private firm

January 15, 2019

  The chairman of APO Production Unit Inc.. which is responsible for printing passports, on Tuesday denied they illegally awarded the project to a private company.    Michael Dalumpines said in an interview with dzBB private-owned United Graphic Expression Corp.

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Soldiers recover war wateriel in Maguindanao

January 15, 2019

Soldiers conducting security patrols as part of preparations for the coming plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) recovered war materiel  after brief firefight with members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao on Tuesday. Major Arvin Encinas, spokesman of the Army’s

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3 more Japan funded projects set for loan signing :DOF

January 15, 2019

Three more loan agreements with Japan are expected to be formalized in the first quarter of 2019 involving the implementation of three “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure projects designed to strengthen the transport network of the National Capital Region (NCR), mitigate

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“Truth far different from profiling and red-tagging”: PNP

January 15, 2019

Telling the truth is different from “profiling” and “red tagging”, according to Philippine National Police (PNP)  spokesperson Chief Superintendent Benigno Durana Jr. This came after an alleged member of the New People’s (NPA) who surrendered to the police last January 11  revealed

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Baylosis, companion ordered released by QC court

January 15, 2019

Charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives filed against National Democratic Front  (NDF) consultant Rafael Baylosis and his companion were dismissed on Tuesday by a Quezon City court. Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 100 ordered the release of

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Duterte to fly to Cotabato to push for Bangsamoro law ratification

January 15, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to campaign for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) by going to Cotabato City later this week. A plebiscite will be held for the ratification of Republic  Act No. 11054, also known as the

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PSE index breaches 8,000-point barrier

January 14, 2019

The Philippine Stock Exchange index finished above 8,000 points on Monday, as it reversed course in early trading for a 1.52 percent gain. The index finished at 8,024.14 points, up 120.05. In the broader market, there were 125 gainers, 80

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Couple drowns on honeymoon in Maldives: DFA

January 14, 2019

A couple on their honeymoon drowned while they were snorkeling in the Maldives on Sunday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday. The 30-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, who are overseas workers from Laguna,  were married on December

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