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Duterte would rather stay than go to Japan, but DFA in communication with envoy: Abella

May 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte would rather stay in the country than push with his trip to Japan early next month. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said this in a press briefing in Malacanang when asked if Duterte would proceed with his trip

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Duterte asks MILF’s help to rescue civilians trapped in Marawi

May 30, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front in assisting the civilians still trapped in war-torn Marawi City. Duterte assured the MILF, led by Al Haj Murad, that martial law declared in Mindanao was not directed to

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Removal of restriction on free patents for agri lands gets Senate nod

May 30, 2017

The Senate Tuesday passed on third and final reading a bill that would remove restrictions on agricultural free patents issued to farmers and make agricultural land titles immediately available for trade to help spur development in the agricultural sector. Senate

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Priest held by Maute asks Duterte to give in to their demands

May 30, 2017

A video of kidnapped priest, Teresito Suganob surfaced in Facebook Tuesday online, where he is asking President Rodrigo Duterte to give in to the demands of the Maute group in Marawi City. In the video posted  at Facebook by user

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Pernia warns of “small Build, Build, Build” infra program if tax reform bill is derailed

May 30, 2017

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia warned on Tuesday the government’s ambitious “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program could be derailed and would end up “small” or “no build” at all if Congress fails to pass the first package of the tax

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Navy sends SSV to bring vehicles, supplies to Mindanao

May 30, 2017

The Philippine Navy deployed its first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) to transport military vehicles and supplies for government troops in Mindanao. Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy spokesman, said BRP Tarlac, Amphibious Landing Dock (LD-601) sailed for Mindanao on Monday. “For

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House moves for more protection and comfort for cab passengers

House moves for more protection and comfort for cab passengers

May 30, 2017

The House committee on transportation, addressing complaints against taxi drivers, notably their refusal to serve commuters and failure to give change, has begun discussions on various measures seeking to institutionalize and strengthen the rights of taxi passengers. Discussed by the

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Navy, Air Force start drill

May 30, 2017

The Philippine Navy (PN) and Air Force (PAF) have started this year interoperability exercise called “DAGIT” (Dagat-Langit). Lt. Junior Grade Maivi Neri,  public affairs officer of the Naval Forces West, said the Dagit exercise is integrated with two exercises dubbed

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