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Palace believes Philippines not yet ready for same sex marriage

June 21, 2018

Malacanang expressed belief on Thursday that the Philippines is not yet ready for same sex marriage. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said it is likely the Supreme Court will declare as unconstitutional the petition by the  lesbian,

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Duterte signs law on mental health

June 21, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Mental Health Act, which provides for accessible and affordable mental health care and services to all Filipinos. Duterte inked Republic Act No. 11036 in June 20. In a statement Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque

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ADB extends grant to NEA for hydropanels, which produce potable water

June 21, 2018

The Asian Development Bank is extending grant amounting to about $80,000 to the National Electrification Administration for the installation of new technology that produces drinking water from sunlight and air, particularly in far-flung areas. ADB Energy Sector Group Chief Yongping

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Justice secretary optimistic 2009 Maguindanao massacre case will be resolved next year

June 21, 2018

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday is optimistic the November 2009 Maguindanao massacre will be resolved by next year. “We believe we can wind up the trial of this case this year and we are hoping that by 2019 a

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Palace “pleased” over Aquino, et al indictment

June 21, 2018

Malacanang said on Thursday it is pleased with the order of the Ombudsman to formally charge before the Sandiganbayan former President Benigno Aquino III over the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program. But the charge should not only be usurpation of legislative

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Palace says rounding up “tambays” not anti-poor, disputes police arrested 7,000

June 21, 2018

Malacanang denied on Thursday that rounding up of “tambays” by police was anti-poor. In a television interview, asked if the campaign against “tambays” was anti-poor, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said, “I don’t think it’s anti-poor.” He justified that President Rodrigo

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PNP gets P1.6b worth of police equipment

June 21, 2018

The Philippine National Police (PNP) acquired of P1.6 billion worth of equipment to boost its operations. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde  Thursday presented the equipment at the National Capital Region Police Office in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City. He thanked President Rodrigo Duterte

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Mayor’s half-sister, mother rescued by military in Talipao

June 21, 2018

The half-sister of Talipao Mayor Nebukadnezar Tulawie and her mother were abducted but later released by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu last Wednesday, a military official said Thursday. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, public affairs service chief of the

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