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4 Irish citizens of Filipino descent hurt in Barcelona attack that killed 13: DFA

August 18, 2017

Four members of an Irish family of Filipino descent were injured in the terror attack on Barcelona that claimed 13 lives, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)  said Friday. The DFA did not release the names of the four persons

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Dominguez welcomes MCC move, but says gov’t to first study grant offer

August 18, 2017

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez IIII welcomed Friday the decision of the US government’s Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to uphold the eligibility of the Philippines to secure a fresh grant. He said the decision of the MCC is yet another confirmation of the Duterte administration’s strong commitment

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MMDA serves closure orders to nine bus terminals along EDSA

August 17, 2017

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) served closure orders against  nine bus terminals along EDSA in Quezon City for violating the “nose-in, nose out” policy and other offenses. Ordered closed were terminals of ES Transport Inc., Lucena Lines Inc., Amihan Bus Lines Inc.,

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Uber offers to pay P10m fine, asks LTFRB for hearing over suspension

August 17, 2017

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday Uber Systems Inc  submitted their pleading over their one-month suspension and offered to pay a P10 million fine. “We are in receipt of Uber’s manifestation and motion dated August 17 wherein they

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(UPDATE) At least 25 killed in big Manila anti-crime operation

August 17, 2017

At least 25 persons were killed within 24 hours in a big anti-crime drive in Manila, the spokesman of the Manila Police District (MPD) said Thursday. Superintendent Erwin Margarejo said in a phone interview with the Daily Manila Shimbun, 14 individuals killed were

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Prosecutors charge 3 Abu Sayyaf members with rebellion

August 17, 2017

Three members of the Abu Sayyaf Group arrested during an encounter with Philippine Marines last week were charged with rebellion before the Department of Justice. The martial law authorities presented Salip Ismael Abdulla, Isa Ukang and a minor for inquest

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Espenido not afraid of Parojinogs

August 17, 2017

Senior Inspector Jovie Espenido, Ozamiz City police chief, on Thursday said he does not fear the retaliation of the supporters of the Parojinog clan. “We are not afraid of that. If they want,  then its better at least we can show that

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Madrigal to assume reins of AFP Southern Luzon Command; sources

August 17, 2017

Major General Benjamin Madrigal, commander of the Army’s Fourth Infantry Division Commander, was appointed as new chief of the Southern Luzon Command, sources said Thursday. Sources added Madrigal will replace Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Quidilla, who is reaching  the mandatory retirement

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