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P90 billion to be generated from new tax law, officials say

December 22, 2017

The Philippine government is expected to raise some P90 billion from the newly-passed tax reform measure, including P8 billion from the provisions vetoed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Development Budget Coordination Committee ( DBCC) said on Friday. DBCC, chaired by

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Mercraft 3 “collided with hard object on its starboard”: DOTr-MARINA report

December 22, 2017

M/V Mercraft 3,  a ship with 251 passengers and crew which sank off Quezon on Thursday, hit a hard object on its starboard side” causing it to take in water and sink. An initial report from the Department of Transport

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“Vinta” weakens into tropical depression

December 22, 2017

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon “Vinta” weakened into a tropical depression and is now over Zamboanga del Sur. In its 5pm bulletin Friday, PAGASA said “Vinta” was spotted in the vicinity of Sominot with

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Palace admits ERC operation may be paralyzed with suspension of 4 execs

December 22, 2017

Malacanang admitted on Friday that the suspension of four commissioners of the Energy Regulatory Commission may paralyze the operation of the agency. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said ERC is a collegial body, thus, any policy decision should be

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NDRRMC says some areas hit by “Urduja” declared state of calamity

December 22, 2017

The National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed the declaration of state of calamity in the provinces of Samar, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar and some areas in Leyte and Biliran because of Tropical Storm “Urduja”, which the country early

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Palace hopes Reds to honor ceasefire

December 22, 2017

Malacanang expressed hope on Friday  communist rebels would honor its declaration of ceasefire during the Christmas holidays. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Palace welcomes the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army’s (CPP-NPA) declaration of a unilateral

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Palace tells transport officials to exercise due diligence after ferry mishap

December 22, 2017

Malacanang asked on Friday transport officials to exercise due diligence in doing their job following the sinking of a passenger ferry, leaving five people dead off Quezon province. “We are saddened by the unfortunate incident involving M/V Mercraft 3, which

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NDRRMC says search and rescue of passengers in Quezon boat mishap ends

December 22, 2017

The National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)  said search and rescue operation for the victims of a vessel that capsized off the waters of Quezon province Thursday has been terminated as all passengers are accounted for. “Based on coordination

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