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Lanao del Norte mayor survives ambush, but 4 companions killed

May 20, 2018

Four people were killed, while three others were injured, including Mayor Lacson Lantud of Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, when they were ambushed Sunday morning in the province. Police report said that Lantud and his six other companions were on

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Flyover collapses in Cavite; no one hurt

May 20, 2018

An flyover, which was undergoing construction, in Imus City, Cavite collapsed after one of its beams was hit by a crane Saturday evening. Report from Philippine Red Cross said the incident transpired at around 11:40pm when the flyover being constructed

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2 injured in Palawan crocodile attack

May 20, 2018

A father and his son were hurt in a crocodile attack in Balabac, Palawan province Saturday afternoon. Philippine National Police Region 4B spokesperson Supt. Imelda Tolentino identified the victims as Rosmin Buara and Karik Asli Buara. Investigation disclosed that at

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DOTr eyes Chinese loans to fund whole stretch of Mindanao railway project

May 19, 2018

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now considering loans from China to fund the entire Mindanao Railway project, an official said on Saturday. DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said discussions have been ongoing among the economic managers and

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MIAA suspends pass issuance

May 19, 2018

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal has signed a Memorandum reiterating strict adherence to agency’s policies and regulations on the use of access Identification Cards (IDs) it issued to all airport employees and stakeholders. The order is

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Philippines extends sympathies to US after 10 die in school shooting

May 19, 2018

The Philippines expressed on Saturday its sympathies to the United States after at least 10 persons died and several others were wounded in a shooting incident in a school in Texas on Friday. “We join the American people in grieving

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Palace bares confidential report showing how ex-DPWH assistant secretary “abused” post

May 19, 2018

A regional director from Department of Public Works and Highways revealed how Assistant Secretary Tingagun Umpa allegedly abused his power during his trip in Cagayan de Oro City last May 2. This was contained in a confidential report sent to

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2 policewomen freed by Abu Sayyaf presented to Duterte

May 19, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte received on Saturday in Davao City the two policewomen who were abducted late last month in Sulu by suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members. Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza, accompanied by Nur Misuari, founder of the

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