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LTFRB orders Grab to lower surge rates after complaints on high fares

April 11, 2018

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Wednesday  ordered  Grab Philippines to lower its cap on surge rates from 2x to 1.5x. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada announced the order which modified their directive on Dec. 27, 2016. “This is to ensure

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Philippines, China sign six deals

April 11, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping witnessed the signing of six bilateral agreements between the two countries. Prior to the signing of the deals, the two leaders had a bilateral meeting on Tuesday at the sidelines of the Boao Forum

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US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Manila

April 11, 2018

An aircraft carrier of United States, its guided missile escort cruiser and another vessel arrived for a port visit on Wednesday, the United States Embassy in Manila said. In a press release, the US Embassy said these were the USS Theodore

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Aquino, Garin other officials at fault for pushing anti-dengue vaccine: draft report

April 11, 2018

Former President Benigno Aquino III, Health Secretary Janette Garin and other officials were found  ultimately responsible for putting the lives of thousands of children in danger through the use of  anti-dengue vaccine. Senator Richard Gordon, the chairman of the Blue

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Duterte forms oversight committee for entry of third telco player

April 11, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has formed an oversight committee for the entry of a new major player in the public telecommunications market. Administrative Order No. 11 signed on April 6, Duterte, through Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, said the oversight committee shall

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10 BIFF members reported killed in military operation in Maguindanao: Army

April 11, 2018

At least ten members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were reported killed during a military operation in Maguindanao since Monday, a regional military spokesman said Tuesday. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, civil military operations officer of the 6th Infantry Division, said

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Two Australian Navy vessels arriving Thursday for three-day goodwill visit

April 11, 2018

Two vessels of Royal Australian Navy will arrive for a three-day visit this week, a spokesman of the Philippine Navy said Wednesday. Capt. Lued Lincuna said Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Anzac (FFH 150) and Success (OR 304) are scheduled to

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Three alleged NPAs killed in firefight with military in Camarines Sur

April 11, 2018

Three alleged members of New People’s Army (NPA) were killed while five were captured in an encounter with the government troops in Camarines Sur on Tuesday morning, a military spokesman said. Capt. Joash Pramis, spokesman of the 9th Infantry Division, said based on initial

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