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Palace urges Church to be discerning in dealing with rogue cops

October 6, 2017

Malacanang urged on Friday the Catholic Bishops Conference to be more circumspect in dealing with the rogue cops who are seeking sanctuary with the Church. In a press briefing, Assistant to Presidential Spokesperson China Jocson, quoting Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, said the

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Mall hours adjusted to 11am- 11pm starting October 15: MMDA

October 6, 2017

To reduce traffic during  Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and mall owners and operators have agreed to start mall operations from 11am until 11pm, effective October 15, 2017- January 15, 2018. Deliveries to malls shall be only from 11

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4 die as water tank bursts in Bulacan

October 6, 2017

Four died, including a one-year-old girl, and 42 were wounded as a water tank burst in San Jose Del Monte on Friday, police said. A water tank, which belongs to the San Jose Del Monte Water District, collapsed at 3:30

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NEDA details economic prospects for Visayas

October 6, 2017

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the average growth rate in the Visayas region will be higher than the government’s target for national GDP growth for 2017-2022. The region’s rate is expected to be between 7.7 and 8.3

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Only one case of extrajudicial killing: PNP spokesman

October 6, 2017

The Philippine National Police said Friday there is only one incident of extrajudicial killing under President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration following a Social Weather Station survey that 73 percent of Filipino worry about becoming victims. “The PNP protects every individual’s right

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Duterte says next president may continue talks with Reds

October 5, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday it might be the next administration which will continue the peace talks with the communist rebels. In his speech during the change of command of the Philippine Army, Duterte said he is not inclined to resume

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Customs suspends guidelines on duty and tax-free balikbayan boxes

October 5, 2017

The Bureau of Customs has temporarily suspended guidelines in the implementation of the duty and tax-free privilege of consolidated balikbayan boxes, following criticisms among overseas Filipino workers (OFW) on availing tax-exempt privilege. In a press statement Thursday, Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña

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New Army chief says martial law must continue during Marawi rehabilitation

October 5, 2017

The new chief of the Philippine Army emphasized the importance of continued implementation of martial law in Mindanao even during the rehabilitation of Marawi City. Major Gen. Rolando Bautista, also Joint Task Force Marawi Commander, emphasized the need to continue

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