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Philippine, Vietnamese navies held personnel interaction

June 26, 2017

The Philippine Navy and its Vietnamese counterpart meet on last Thursday to share information about search and rescue missions, maritime security and disaster prevention at sea and enhancing communications. The meeting was held in Pugad Island, a press statement from

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Palace preparing for Duterte’s State of the Nation Address

June 26, 2017

Malacanang has started preparing for President Rodrigo Duterte’s second State of the Nation Address next month. In a television interview on Monday, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar said his office and the Presidential Management Staff are working for

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House greens correct rendition of Lupang Hinirang

House greens correct rendition of Lupang Hinirang

June 26, 2017

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 5224, which updates, among others, the rules on the rendition of the national anthem, expressly repealing Republic Act No. 8491 or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the

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Solon mulls probe on Boracay’s decay due to pollution, overpopulation

June 26, 2017

Samar Congressman Edgar Sarmiento Monday said there might be a need for the government to strictly regulate development and influx of tourists on some of the country’s major tourism spots such as Boracay to ensure long-term sustainability. Sarmiento said while

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House bill on proper use of Philippine flag, official symbols approved 

House bill on proper use of Philippine flag, official symbols approved 

June 26, 2017

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 5224, which seeks to strengthen the rules on the use and display of national symbols, expressly repealing Republic Act No. 8491 or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of

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Philippines marks stations for the JICA-backed North-South Commuter Railway

June 26, 2017

To speed up construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project, the new railway network that incorporates the latest seismic design, the Department of Transportation (DOTR) and other related key government agencies unveiled this week the markers for the project’s

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15 hurt in Occidental Mindoro bus mishap

June 25, 2017

Fifteen people, including three infants, were injured in a vehicular accident in Occidental Mindoro Sunday morning.   Philippine National Police Region Office MIMAROPA (4B) spokesperson Pol. Supt. Imelda Tolentino said at around 8:45am along National Road, Brgy. Nicolas Magsaysay, driver Joey

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No Filipino hurt in series of attacks in Pakistan – DFA

June 25, 2017

The Department of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that no Filipino was hurt in the recent attacks in Pakistan. According to the DFA, this was the report from the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad. Over 80 people have been reported killed

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