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Transport dept. signs contract with Sumitomo, Mitsubishi Heavy to rehab MRT-3

December 28, 2018

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday signed a contract with two Japanese companies to rehabilitate and maintain the 16.9 kilometer Metro Railway Transit- 3 system. The 43-month rehabilitation and maintenance project will be handled by Sumitomo-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries with

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Lorenzana cites “changing security structure” to see if 1951 treaty with US still useful

December 28, 2018

A plan to review the 1951 US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty is to find out if it still serves the country’s interest, according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. “I was asked, do you think it’s time to review (the MDT)? I

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Lorenzana says US advisory does not affect security situation

December 28, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday said the advisory of the US Department of Homeland Security on the country’s airport will not affect the Philippines’ overall security situation.. “I think it will not (affect security situation) because what the (US

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“A lot of police officers” in town where cop was allegedly mauled by mayor, solon seek transfer: PNP

December 28, 2018

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde on Friday said more cops in Guimbal town are requesting to be reassigned after Mayor Oscar Garin and his son, Representative Richard Garin allegedly mauled a police officer last Wednesday. “As of

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Pasay court clears Arroyo of 2007 electoral sabotage

December 28, 2018

The Pasay City Regional Trial Court has dismissed an 11-year-old electoral sabotage case against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. In a decision made Dec 17, Judge Jesus Mupas granted Arroyo’s demurrer to evidence and moved to junk the case vs Arroyo,

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Lorenzana says NDRRMC ready for ”Usman”

December 28, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday said there is no need for President Rodrigo Duterte to give directives as the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) is prepared as Tropical Depression ”Usman” is expected to make landfall in Eastern

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“Usman” moving “erratically”, says Pagasa

December 28, 2018

Tropical depression “Usman”, spotted 285 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar continues to move “erratically”, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. “It moved away slightly due to a ‘looping’ of Usman’s center. For the next few

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Firecracker stores in Bulacan following safety requirements: PNP

December 28, 2018

Stores selling firecrackers in Bocaue, Bulacan are following safety requirements, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde said after an inspection Friday morning. “Based on our inspection this morning, we saw that all firecracker stores are compliant. They have

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