Emperor Akihito grateful to countries he visited, mentions Philippines twice in remarks

December 23, 2018

Emperor Akihito said he is grateful for each country he visited, including the Philippines, for welcoming him and Empress Michiko with warm hospitality. During a press conference last Dec 20 for his 85th birthday but which was released on Sunday,

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Militiaman, NPA member killed in Kalinga encounter

December 23, 2018

One militiaman and a member of the New People’s Army were killed after communist rebels attacked a Cafgu base in Kalinga Sunday morning. A statement  by the military’s Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) said around 30 rebels attacked the Ag-agama Cafgu

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Lawmakers raising bounty for info leading to capture of solon, cop killer

December 23, 2018

Colleagues of assassinated Ako Bicol Party list Rep. Rodel Batocabe are raising between P25 million to P30 million reward money for information leading to capture of his killers and masterminds. Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin said at least P25 million was secured to

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Ateneo dismisses student who allegedly bullied schoolmates in viral video

December 23, 2018

Ateneo De Manila University on Sunday dismissed a student involved in a bullying incident which went viral in a social media video. “After a thorough investigation that included listening to all parties involved, the decision of the administration is to

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PNP relieves Daraga police chief over death of congressman, police escort

December 23, 2018

The chief of Daraga police was relieved by Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde on Sunday after AKO Bicol Partylist Representative Rodel Batocabe and his security were shot dead by gunmen in a gift-giving ceremony for persons with

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DFA expresses condolence to Indonesia after tsunami kills 43

December 23, 2018

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expresses its condolences to Indonesia after 43 people were killed by a tsunami that struck Pandeglang, Serang and South Lampung in Indonesia Saturday evening. The DFA is monitoring the situation as the Philippine Embassy

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DOH says five firecracker injuries in two days

December 23, 2018

In the first two days of their surveillance period for the Christmas season, the Department of Health (DOH) has recorded five firecracker-related injuries. Data from the DOH showed four more cases were reported by sentinel hospitals in December 22-23. “A

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Police arrest alleged Abu Sayyaf member in Binondo

December 22, 2018

Police arrested in Binondo an alleged Abu Sayyaf member accused of being part of a group that kidnapped 15 employees of Golden Harvest Plantation in Basilan 17 years ago. In a report by the National Capitol Region Police Office (

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