The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

DFA, DOLE implement Duterte order to stop new deployments to Kuwait

February 12, 2018

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) vowed to strictly carry out  President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to prevent more workers from reaching the Gulf state. Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and Labor

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Dominguez cites “fast and sure” implementation of Japan-funded infra projects

February 12, 2018

LAPU-LAPU CITY—Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III cited Monday the progress of the discussions on infrastructure and economic cooperation between the Philippines and Japan, which, he said, demonstrate the strong commitment of the two countries to the “fast and sure” implementation of the

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Ombudsman dismisses Cebu Congresswoman Gwen Garcia for grave misconduct

February 12, 2018

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the dismissal from the service of former Cebu Governor, now third district representative, Gwendolyn Garcia for grave misconduct. The dismissal order carries the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification from holding public office, cancellation of

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Duterte removes 2 SSS top executives

February 12, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed two top executives of the Social Security System by not renewing their appointments, an official said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea has formally informed  SSS chairman

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House creates P100m trust fund for more research at Philippine Rise

February 11, 2018

The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution , urging the executive department to allocate funds for additional scientific research and feasibility studies in the area east of Luzon, known as the Philippine Rise, including  marine exploration for mineral deposits

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Around 400 workers arrive from Kuwait

February 11, 2018

Around 400 workers from Kuwait arrived on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport [NAIA] Terminal 1 a few days after President Rodrigo Duterte voiced his displeasure over the reported deaths of Filipino domestic workers in the Middle East country. Twenty-four overseas

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Coast Guard places units on heightened alert as storm signal number one is hoisted in 4 areas

February 11, 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday placed on heightened alert all PCG units expected to be affected by a tropical storm as state weather forecasters raised signal number one in Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and Davao

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NPA killed in Abra firefight: military

February 11, 2018

A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with government troops in Abra Sunday, a military spokesperson said. 1Lt. Catherine Hapin, public affairs chief of the Army’s 7th Infantry Division, said members of 24th Infantry

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