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10 hurt in Quezon City jail riot

10 hurt in Quezon City jail riot

February 25, 2018

At least nine inmates and a policeman were injured after a riot broke out inside the Quezon City Jail on Sunday. Police Superintendent Christian Dela Cruz, station commander of the Quezon City Police District Station 11, said the incident transpired

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House wants to regulate school field trips

February 25, 2018

To ensure the safety of students during off-campus activities, the House of Representatives is now finalizing a proposal that will regulate school field trips. In a joint hearing, the committees on basic education and culture as well as higher and

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Marwan’s widow, 4 others nabbed in Lanao del Norte

February 25, 2018

The wife of slain terrorist leader Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Marwan, was arrested on Sunday in Lanao del Norte. Police Regional Office 10 spokesperson Police Superintendent Lemuel Gonda said authorities were effecting a search warrant for alleged illegal possession of

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People Power only start of Philippine change, ex-president Ramos says

February 25, 2018

Former President Fidel V. Ramos underscored on Sunday that the bloodless People Power Revolution 32 years ago was only the start of change. Ramos, who was one among those who defected from the administration of Ferdinand Marcos, led the commemoration of

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Drilon accuses admin lawmakers of plan to railroad Cha-cha

February 25, 2018

Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon accused on Sunday President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies in Congress of their plan to postpone anew the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to give way to the planned Charter change plebiscite in October 2018. The

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2 cops in Caloocan wanted for extortion, illegal detention

February 25, 2018

Authorities have launched manhunt operations against three suspects, including two police officers, for alleged extortion and illegal detention in Caloocan City. Northern Police District identified the suspects as Police Officer 1 John Paul Bautista and PO1 Emerson Santillan, both members

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DENR now in full force in Boracay

February 25, 2018

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now out in full force to go after establishments in Boracay Island found violating environmental laws and regulations. Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu on Wednesday sent out “mission teams,” consisting of

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Tax Academy launch to kick off with orientation session for new employees  

February 25, 2018

The launching of the Philippine Tax Academy (PTA) on Feb. 27 will start with an orientation workshop for 52 local treasurers and 130 newly hired employees of the Department of Finance (DOF) and its attached agencies to familiarize themselves with the revenue generation functions

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