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Duterte consults dermatologist for darkening face

October 19, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted he consulted a dermatologist due to his darkening face. Duterte divulged this apparently to assuage concern over his health. “It’s good that I went to the derma and she’s very good,” he said in a

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Imee Marcos proposes one-year suspension of VAT to ease inflation impact

October 19, 2018

Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos on Friday is proposing a one-year suspension of the Value Added Tax on basic food commodities, fuel and electricity to help Filipinos cope with high inflation. Marcos, who is running for senator in the 2019

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BIFF member killed in clash with MILF in Maguindanao: AFP

October 19, 2018

A six-hour firefight between troops of Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF) and the group of Zainudin Kiaro of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) took place at sitio Makalag, Brgy Pimbalakan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Thursday The firefight began around 5

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Three passengers of fast craft injured in collision with vessel in Cebu: PCG

October 19, 2018

Three passengers of a boat which was hit by another vessel Thursday night were injured with one rushed to a hospital, the Philippine Coast Guard ( PCG) said in a report on Friday. The PCG said MV Fastcat  M11 was

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Duterte defends his political dynasty; admits daughter Sara behind Alvarez’ ouster as speaker

October 18, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte justified on Thursday his own political dynasty with his three children running in various posts in Davao City in May 2019 elections. In a speech before the Filipino businessmen in a hotel in Manila, Duterte said he

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Duterte signs deal with Israeli firm on joint oil exploration off Palawan

October 18, 2018

The Philippines and Israel held a ceremonial signing for a joint oil exploration off Palawan. Reading the statement of the Department of Energy, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said on Thursday President Rodrigo Duterte inked the Petroleum Service Contract (PSC) for

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Palace sees advantages of having martial law in Mindanao

October 18, 2018

Malacanang cited on Thursday the advantages of having martial law in Mindanao as the country marked the first anniversary of Marawi siege. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo indicated the need to further extend martial law in Mindanao.

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Palace to commuters on fare hike: Take the brunt for now

October 18, 2018

Commuters have to take the brunt for now after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ( LTFRB) has approved the fare hike for buses and jeepneys. “We really have to take the brunt as of the moment,” said Presidential

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