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Thousands join nationwide earthquake drill

February 15, 2018

Thousands participated in the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill where the ceremonial venue was at the Quezon City Memorial Circle Thursday afternoon. The event was led by National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Officer-in-Charge Eduardo Ano,

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Palace says it’s Duterte’s duty to protect Filipinos abroad following Kuwaiti’s condemnation

February 15, 2018

Malacanang defended on Thursday President Rodrigo Duterte’s harsh statements against Kuwait after the body of a female Filipino worker, who was reported missing for almost one year, was found inside a freezer. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remark after

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Palace condoles with kin of victims in Florida shooting

February 15, 2018

Malacanang offered on Thursday a moment of silence for victims of mass shooting that transpired in Florida, United States where 17 people were killed. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Philippine government condemns the incident, saying “violence has

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At least 10 dead from Basyang: officials

At least 10 dead from Basyang: officials

February 15, 2018

At least 10 persons have been reported dead in the Caraga Region due to  Tropical Depression Basyang which has weakened into a low pressure area. In a report issued Thursday, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga Region has recorded

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Duterte to TRAIN oppositors: Don’t pay tax, but BIR to go after you

February 15, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has said those opposing the new tax reform measure may opt not to pay taxes. Duterte made the statement on Tuesday night during his private meeting in Cebu, a transcript of the speech was released on Wednesday

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Año to LGU in Boracay: Cooperate with the investigation being conducted by DILG

February 15, 2018

Interior and Local Government (DILG) OIC-Secretary Eduardo Año urged the local government of Malay, Aklan which has jurisdiction over Boracay Island to cooperate with investigation by the DILG and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) after President Rodrigo Duterte’s

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First transgender solon joins armed forces

February 14, 2018

Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman, the country’s first transgender congresswoman, took her oath as a Reservist Officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a ceremony held Wednesday  at the Department of National Defense (DND) Hall of Flags. Roman

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Lorenzana wants Philippines to name undersea features in Benham Rise

February 14, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana wants the Philippines to name the undersea features in Benham Rise. “As for me, I would also give these features Philippine names,” he said on Wednesday. Jay Batongbacal, director of the University of the Philippines Institute

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