Philippines, Japan affirm measures to speed up approvals, implement flagship infra projects
September 26, 2017
TOKYO— Top Philippine and Japanese officials agreed here Monday to further streamline their respective approval processes and introduce new measures to put in the fast lane implementing big-ticket infrastructure projects presented by Manila to Tokyo for possible financing, a statement from the
ADB revises Philippine growth projection to 6.5% for 2017
September 26, 2017
The Asian Development Bank has revised slightly higher its growth projection for the Philippines to 6.5 percent this year on robust domestic demand, including higher public investments in infrastructure and social service. This was contained in the Asian Development Outlook
China says it is a not a major source of illegal drugs into Philippines
September 26, 2017
China on Tuesday said it is not a major source of illegal drugs smuggled into the Philippines, stressing it tipped off Philippine authorities on a P6.4-billion drug shipment that passed through the Bureau of Customs earlier this year. In a statement, the
House health panel passes bill legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes
September 26, 2017
The House committee on health has approved a panel report of a measure seeking to legalize the use of cannabis or marijuana for medicinal purposes. The committee, led by Quezon Rep. Angelina Tan, endorsed for plenary approval a substitute bill of House Bill
BIFF bomber arrested in Midsayap
September 26, 2017
A Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) bomber was arrested in a law enforcement operation in North Cotabato on Monday morning, the military said Tuesday. Capt. Arvin Encinas, Army’s 6 th Infantry Division spokesman, said the 34th Infantry Battalion and 603rd Infantry Brigade were conducting
AFP sending more forces into Marawi
September 25, 2017
Despite their claim that the battle against the terrorist in Marawi is nearing its end, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to send more troops reinforce government forces in the city. “The positioning of our troops is
At least 500 Caloocan cops replaced: PNP
September 25, 2017
The Philippine National Police said Monday at least 500 Caloocan police officers were replaced following the order of National Capital Region Office Director Oscar Albayalde to relieve all Caloocan cops. “The initial 297 removed by NCRPO ni General Oscar Alabayalde were replaced
Grab, Uber drivers checking passenger packages: PNP
September 25, 2017
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday Grab and Uber are “doing visual checks” after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported their vehicles are being used to transport illegal drugs. “Now what they are doing because of the incident in Manila, the
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