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Hosting of 2019 SEA Games to showcase Build, Build, Build developments

August 26, 2017

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in partnership with Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), is making some preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2019. A more than 50-hectare Sports City, with world class sports facilities

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House approves compressed work week bill

August 26, 2017

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading this week a bill seeking to institutionalize the compressed work week scheme to promote business competitiveness, work efficiency and labor productivity. House Bill 6152 aims to increase the normal

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LTFRB says Uber must pay P190m fine for suspension to be lifted

August 26, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said Uber System Inc. (USI) has to pay a fibe of P190 million so their one-month suspension can be lifted. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said “the board thus rule to grant the

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Three alleged NPAs killed in Pangasinan

August 26, 2017

Three members of alleged New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government authorities in Pangasinan last Friday afternoon. Chief Insp. Norman Florentino, Pangasinan Provincial Police public information officer, said based on initial report police were conducting combat

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Duterte reassures investors of measures on ease of doing business

August 25, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated on Friday his assurance to investors  his administration is taking steps to ensure they can do business in the Philippines with ease. Duterte made the assurance as he graced the soft launch of the Azuela Cove,

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Don’t “rush into conclusion” on delos Santos case, PNP urges

August 25, 2017

The Philippine National Police urged the public not to “rush into conclusion or judgment” following the statement of UN rapporteur Agnes Callamard saying the case of Kian Delos Santos is a “murder”. “Let us allow the formal criminal investigations to

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Tropical Storm Jolina moves toward Aurora, northern provinces

August 25, 2017

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday said tropical storm Jolina maintaines its strength as it moves towards Aurora province. As of 5pm, PAGASA weather forecaster Aldzcar Aurelio said Jolina was last spotted at 110 km

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LTFRB orders Uber to stop its bus service set Sept 15

August 25, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered Uber Systems Inc to stop the launching of Uber bus in Pasig City on September 15. Aileen Lizada, board member of the LTFRB, said Friday details of the new service supposed to be launched was

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