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Four senators welcome 60-40 exploration deal with China in West Philippine Sea

August 1, 2018

Four senators welcomed the willingness of China to enter into a 60-40 joint exploration agreement with the Philippine government for possible resources in the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said in a press conference Tuesday before he

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Japan relaxes visa requirements of Filipinos’ short-term stay

August 1, 2018

Japan has relaxed visa requirements for Filipinos for short term stay effective August 1, the Embassy of Japan said in a press statement Wednesday. “Based on the “Tourism Vision Realization Program 2018″ (Action Program for Realization of Tourism Vision 2018),

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PNP chief remains at a loss why cops persist in unlawful acts

August 1, 2018

The Philippine National Police (PNP) remained at a loss why many policemen were arrested due to their suspected involvement on criminal acts. In an interview over dzMM Wednesday, PNP Director Oscar Albayalde said he does not know why policemen are

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No proof foreigner involved in Lamitan explosion: AFP

August 1, 2018

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Armed Forces chief of staff, on Wednesday said there is no evidence a foreigner was involved in the bomb explosion in Lamitan City, Basilan where 11 persons were killed. Galvez said it was

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Tugade wants changes on design of Mindanao Railway project to be funded by China

August 1, 2018

China will finance the Mindanao Rail Project Phase 1, Transportation Secretary Athur Tugade said on Wednesday. But the loan agreement could not be signed yet as he wants changes in the project design. “There’s really a plan for China’s funding

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12 suspects killed in 12-hour Bulacan anti-crime operation: PNP

August 1, 2018

A total of 12 suspects were killed during a 12 hour anti-criminality law enforcement operation in Bulacan, the provincial police office said Wednesday. The operation, which began on midnight of August 1, saw six alleged drug pushers, four reported robbers and two

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Tugade sees actual construction of subway before year-end though no contractor yet

August 1, 2018

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Wednesday the government is eyeing to start the actual construction of the Japanese-funded Metro Manila subway project by the end of this year. This was despite the absence yet of the terms of reference

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Duterte stops wrecking of smuggled Hummer vehicles, vans

August 1, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has said he stopped destruction of some smuggled vans and Hummer vehicles as he wants them to be given to local government units, military, and police. Duterte disclosed this in his speech during the joint 68th National

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