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Sereno’s lawyer says low ratings won’t sidetrack chief justice from judicial reforms

December 28, 2017

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno obtained the lowest satisfaction rating among the top five officials in a Social Weather Stations survey released on Wednesday. Sereno got a neutral rating of plus 6 compared to Vice President Leni Robredo (62 percent),

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Martial law extension constitutional, Palace says

December 28, 2017

Malacanang said on Thursday martial law extension in Mindanao has “legal and factual bases”. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the legislative and executive departments have decided further extension of martial law in Mindanao is necessary to quell the remaining

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Palace says phasing out of old jeepneys not anti-poor

December 28, 2017

Malacanang reiterated on Thursday that the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is not anti-poor. This was contrary to the claims of some transport groups, particularly  the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston), which President Rodrigo Duterte called as

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Damage from Storm Urduja surpasses two billion pesos: NDRMMC

December 28, 2017

Damage in areas affected by Tropical Storm Urduja is estimated to have reached to more than two billion pesos, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Thursday. Romina Marasigan, NDRRMC spokesperson, said the total damage in infrastructure and

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Palace justifies appointment of Faeldon to new post

December 28, 2017

Malacanang defended on Thursday the appointment of former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon in a new government post despite his alleged involvement in the irregular activities at the Bureau of Customs during his stint. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Faeldon’s appointment

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Palace reminds public on prohibited firecrackers, pyrotechnic device

December 28, 2017

Malacanang reminded on Thursday the public of prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in order to have a safe New Year celebration. In a statement, the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) said firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices which contain gunpowder exceeding two grams

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Boy is fourth case of firecracker injuries needing amputation

December 28, 2017

A 13-year old boy from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental Thursday became the latest case of amputation from firecracker blast injuries, after using a bazooka, an illegal firecracker. Based on the latest report of the Department of Health ( DOH), there

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IS-affiliated terrorists in Philippines running out of resources: Lorenzana

December 27, 2017

Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in the Philippines are running out of resources, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Wednesday. In a joint press conference in Lanao del Sur prior to the turn over of temporary shelters to displaced families in Marawi

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