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500 protest in front of Camp Aguinaldo in 45th anniversary of martial law

September 21, 2017

Around 500 members of Bayan Southern Tagalog movement against tyranny protested in front of Camp Aguinaldo on Thursday morning during the 45th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines Paul Carson, the group’s media liaison, said at least 500

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LTFRB watching 8 routes as extra vehicles fielded to cope with jeep strike

September 21, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday they are monitoring eight routes that might be affected by a two day transport strike of PISTON ( Pinagkaisahang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide). LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said

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Protests “peaceful” so far, says Dela Rosa

September 21, 2017

Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said Thursday nationwide protest is so far “peaceful”. “Yes, so far we do not monitor any violence”, Dela Rosa said. Thousands of anti-Duterte government protesters are set to stage their program in Luneta

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Duterte reiterates promise to certify as urgent passage of proposed tax reform, BBL during LEDAC

September 21, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his commitment to certify as urgent the passage of the proposed tax reform measure and the Bangsamoro Basic Law during his meeting with the congressional leaders. In the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meeting in Malacanang on

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Melania Trump invited Honeylet to an event in New York, Palace says

September 21, 2017

United States First Lady Melania Trump invited President Rodrigo Duterte’s longtime partner Cielito “Honeylet” Avancena to New York for an event, Malacanang said on Thursday. ABS-CBN television network reported that Avancena was seen watching “Miss Saigon” at a theater in

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House appropriations chairman says budget of CHR, two agencies restored

September 20, 2017

The chairman of the House committee on appropriations on Wednesday night said the House leadership has agreed to restore the budget of three agencies, including the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), which were originally given a P1,000 outlay for 2018. Davao City

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Senate approves measure postponing barangay, SK elections to next year

September 20, 2017

The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from October to May next year. Senate Bill 1584 was approved with 17 votes, one negative vote by Senator Risa Hontiveros

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Dela Rosa urges cops to adopt “kuyog culture” to help PNP regain image

September 20, 2017

Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said police should use “kuyog culture” to recover the good image of the PNP. “I hope a culture within the PNP will be developed where if a policeman committed a wrongdoing, he

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