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(UPDATE) Uber resumes operations after pays big fine to LTFRB

August 29, 2017

Uber Systems Inc. (USI)  resumed operation on Tuesday afternoon after paying more than P480 million  to the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board to lift their one-month suspension. “As of 5:00 pm today, August 29th, we have resumed our services and expect to be fully

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Troops recover high-powered firearms from alleged NPAs in Agusan del Norte

August 29, 2017

Government troops have recovered high-powered firearms after an encounter with reported New People’s Army (NPA) in Agusan del Norte last Monday. Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez, Army’s 4th Infantry Division spokesman, said troops of 29th Infantry Battalion encountered the alleged members

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Incoming PDEA chief says alleged drug links of eight politicians being checked

August 29, 2017

The incoming chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said Tuesday at least eight politicians from Central Luzon are under investigation for their alleged involvement in illegal drugs. Chief Superintendent Aaron Aquino,  outgoing director of the Central Luzon Regional Police Office, said:” We

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Military will give remaining terrorists in Marawi “chance to go to heaven”: Ano

August 29, 2017

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Eduardo Ano said the military will give the remaining terrorists in Marawi a “chance to go to heaven”. “That’s our main goal, no way out, no way in, if they

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Marcoses offer to return “few gold bars” to govt, says Duterte

August 29, 2017

Heirs of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos have offered to return to the Philippine government “a few gold bars” and other discovered ill-gotten wealth found in their possession, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday. In a speech during the mass oathtaking

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Taguiwalo denies allegation she diverted DSWD fund to NPA

August 29, 2017

Former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo denied on Tuesday an allegation she used the agency’s funds to support the communist New People’s Army. Taguiwalo, whose nomination as DSWD secretary was rejected by the Commission on Appointments, reacted

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Duterte declares Sept 1 as regular holiday for Eid’l Adha

August 29, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared Sept. 1, 2017 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. Eid’l Adha is one of the two important feasts of Islam. The other one is Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadan.

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Uber pays more than P480 million to LTFRB

August 29, 2017

Uber System Inc. paid more than P480 million in fines and financial assistance for the transport network vehicle services ( TNVS) to the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board on Tuesday to lift their one-month suspension. LTFRB board member Aileen Lozada had said

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