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Ty, chairman emeritus of Metrobank, passes away at 86

November 23, 2018

George S.K. Ty, one of the richest men in the Philippines and whose company forged a joint partnership with Toyota Motor Corp., died at the age of 86 Friday, the Metrobank Group said in a statement. Memorial services for Ty,

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Rice tariffs to solve consumer woes, boost productivity: NEDA

November 23, 2018

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Friday welcomed the passage of the rice tariffication bill in the bicameral conference committee, which said this bill — once signed into law and enforced — will solve food supply issues and

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Stock index ends higher, peso declines slightly

November 23, 2018

The local stock index rose on high volume while the peso ended lower against the US dollar on Friday. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index ended at 7,340.18 points, up 71.80. In the broader market, there were 108 gainers, 74

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DOE chief on MOU with China: My priority is safeguarding Philippine long-term energy security

November 23, 2018

Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi defended on Friday the Philippines’ signing of a memorandum of understanding with China on oil and gas development, which may take place at the disputed South China Sea. In a statement, the Department of Energy (DOE)

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Guevarra sees conviction in Maguindanao massacre case

November 23, 2018

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday expressed confidence former Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. will be convicted for his alleged involvement in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre. “At least for the principal accused, the evidence appears to be very strong,

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Duterte mulls issuing EO reviving mandatory taking of ROTC program if Congress fails to enact law

November 23, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte said that he might issue an executive order imposing the mandatory taking of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program by the students if Congress fails to pass a law. In a speech in Cavite Thursday night, Duterte said

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PAF grounds five remaining SoKol choppers after Tarlac mishap

November 23, 2018

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) grounded its five remaining Sokol helicopters following last Thursday’s crash at Crow Valley in Capas, Tarlac, its spokesman said Friday. The mishap was the third involving the Polish-made double engine helicopters, which the government acquired

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Philippines’ oil deal won’t result in loss of territory in South China Sea

November 23, 2018

The Philippine government is not giving up a part or parts of its territory to China under an oil and gas agreement it signed with Beijing this week, former Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario said Friday. In a statement, Del

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