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Death toll from landslide-hit DPWH building in Mt. Province rises to 17 – mayor

November 4, 2018

Death toll from the buried Department of Public Works and Highways’ building in Natonin, Mountain Province due to the landslide caused by Typhoon “Rosita” has increased to 17, an official said on Sunday. Natonin Mayor Mateo Chiyawan, in a television

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Palace on Duterte’s remarks vs saints: He’s just joking

November 4, 2018

Malacanang has defended President Rodrigo Duterte over his remarks against the Catholic saints, saying he only made a joke to lighten the serious briefing in Isabela province last Thursday after the onslaught of Typhoon “Rosita.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said

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Toddler killed in Caloocan City fire

November 4, 2018

A one-year old child was killed after a fire hit their home in Caloocan City Sunday. Report from Northern Police District identified the victim as Jamal Cabarles who was with her nanny when the incident happened at around 9am at

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11 persons rescued from troubled yacht off Zambales

November 4, 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard rescued on Sunday 11 persons on board a yacht that experienced engine trouble off Cabangan, Zambales. The Japan-made multi-role response vessel MRRV 4406, which was stationed in Manila, was deployed to rescue the passengers, including four

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Magnitude 6 quake jolts Lanao del Sur

November 4, 2018

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the province of Lanao del Sur on Sunday afternoon. PHIVOLCS said the epicenter of the earthquake was monitored at 1 kilometer northwest of Balindong, Lanao del Sur

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Palace offers “fervent prayers” for 9K Bar examinees; cops deployed to ensure their safety

November 4, 2018

Over 400 policemen were deployed at the vicinity of University of Sto. Tomas in Manila where nearly 9,000 law graduates started taking their Bar examinations on Sunday. National Capital Region Police Office chief Regional Director Guillermo Eleazar said the cops

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2 passengers killed, 40 hurt in Zamboanga City jeepney accident

November 4, 2018

Two jeepney passengers died, while 40 others were injured in a vehicular accident in Zamboanga City Saturday morning. Police Chief Inspector Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson, said the fatalities were identified as Hamir dela Cruz, 30, and Elvis

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PHL remains ‘largely compliant’ with global standards on tax information exchange, says Global Forum

November 4, 2018

The Philippines has maintained a “Largely Compliant” rating with internationally agreed standards on the Exchange of Information On Request (EOIR) following a peer review done by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (the Global

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