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Palace on Paolo Duterte’s resignation: Let father, son talk first

December 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte would still talk with his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, who announced his resignation on Christmas Day, Malacanang said. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he was not aware if the younger

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4 dead, 25 hurt in Cotabato road mishap

December 25, 2017

Four people died while 25 others were injured in a road accident in Cotabato province Sunday afternoon. Cotabato Police Provincial Office identified the fatalities as Michael Dalig, Ryan Marfore, Delfin Igian and Edrian Angal. Initial report said around 4:20 pm,

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DOLE to look into possible safety, health violations of NCCC mall management

December 25, 2017

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III vowed on Monday to hold responsible those who could have violated the safety and health standards of a mall in Davao City where at least 37 people died after they were trapped due to fire

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3 in 4 Filipinos expected “happy” Christmas this year – SWS survey

December 25, 2017

About three in four Filipinos expected a “happy” Christmas this year, according to the latest Social Weather Stations survey. Results of the SWS survey conducted on Dec. 8-16 among 1,200 respondents nationwide and released on Dec. 23 said the 77

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Death toll due to “Vinta” rises to 164, missing 171

December 25, 2017

The death toll following the onslaught of Tropical Storm “Vinta” has reached 164, while 171 were missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Monday. “These numbers that we provide today is for verification, validation and confirmation

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20 killed, 25 injured on Christmas Day road accident in La Union

December 25, 2017

At least 20 people were killed when a private passenger jeepney and a bus collided in La Union province before dawn on Christmas Day, police said. Police Chief Inspector Roy E. Villaueva of the Agoo Police Station said 25 were

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37 killed in Davao City mall fire

December 25, 2017

Thirty-seven employees of a business process outsourcing company inside a mall, which was razed by fire on Saturday in Davao City, died, the management said on Sunday. “It is with deep sadness that we confirm that 37 Research Now SSI

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Paolo Duterte quits as Davao City vice mayor

December 25, 2017

Presidential son Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte has resigned effective on Christmas Day. In a statement he read during a special session of the city council, Duterte said he was resigning to protect his honor and that of his

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