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DOF finalizes 3 economic, 1 infra deal with China

November 21, 2018

The Philippines, through the Department of Finance, and China exchanged documents Tuesday on three economic agreements covering the cooperation arrangements between the two countries in implementing key infrastructure projects in Mindanao under the “Build, Build, Build” program and Chinese funding support for

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Six alleged robbery gang members killed in encounter with cops in Cagayan

November 21, 2018

Six alleged member of a robbery hold-up group were killed in an encounter with police at checkpoint in Cagayan Monday evening. In a report, the Cagayan Police Regional Office said the suspects belonged to the Gener Dunag Robbery Group involved

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Chinese President Xi leaves after two-day state visit

November 21, 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Manila after a two-day state visit around 1:30 pm Wednesday. Xi met with  Senate President Vicente Sotto III and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in the morning. On Monday night, China and the Philippines signed 

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Xi reiterates China’s commitment to finish COC in South China Sea within 3 years

November 20, 2018

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Tuesday China’s commitment to reach a conclusion on the Code of Conduct (COC) consultation on the South China Sea within three years. Xi made the remarks during the joint press statement with President

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House approves 2019 budget on third and final reading

November 20, 2018

Voting 196 to eight, the House of Representatives Tuesday approved on third and final reading the proposed 2019 P3.757-trillion national budget. “Everything is itemized,” Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando  Andaya Jr., who chairs the House committee on rules, told reporters in a

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Philippines, China ink 29 deals, including cooperation on oil, gas development

November 20, 2018

The Philippines and China signed at least 29 agreements, including a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on oil and gas development, and of  Belt and Road Initiative. President Rodrigo Duterte and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping witnessed the exchange of

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Court finds three Maute members guilty of terrorism and rebellion

November 20, 2018

A special court in Taguig City on Tuesday found three members of the Maute terrorist group guilty of committing terrorism and rebellion. In separate decisions, the Taguig City Regional Trial Court, Branch 70, found accused Nur Supian, Araji Samindih and

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House approves bicameral report of expanded maternity leave bill

November 20, 2018

The House of Representatives on Monday, after reconsideration, ratified the bicameral report of the proposed law seeking to grant a 105-day paid maternity leave for expectant working mothers in public and private sectors. Beneficiaries will also enjoy the option to extend an

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