Armed men fired at vehicle of Maguindanao councilor

January 8, 2021

The vehicle of a municipal councilor in Maguindanao was shot at by armed men on Friday morning. Lt. Col. Jonathan Pondanera, commanding officer of Army’s 57th Infantry Battalion, said the vehicle of Sangguniang Bayan member Basit Kamid of South Upi,

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DOLE cites four sectors in need of workers

January 8, 2021

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) cited on Friday four sectors where Filipinos could apply as they are in need of workers. In the televised “Laging Handa” press briefing, DOLE Assistant Secretary Dominique Tutay said the four sectors include

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Former SAF director named OIC vice chairman of Napolcom

January 8, 2021

  A former director of Philippine National Police- Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) will be the officer-in-charge, Office of the Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), according to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday. Commissioner Felizardo Serapio

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Military claims NPAs responsible for 532 incidents of property damage

January 8, 2021

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has recorded hundreds of incidents where members of New People’s Army (NPA) destroyed civilian properties in the past 10 years. Capt. Jonathan Zata, AFP spokesman, said a total of 532 incidents of destruction

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Gov’t to disprove Moody’s forecast of Philippines likely to be last country in Asia Pacific to fully recover

January 8, 2021

The Philippine government would “disprove” the forecast of Moody’s Analytics that the country is likely to be the last country in Asia Pacific to fully recover from recession due to coronavirus pandemic, Malacanang said. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the

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Drug suspect killed in Ermita, cohort escapes

January 8, 2021

One of  two high-value drug suspects targeted by the Philippine National Police- Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) was killed in an encounter in Manila early Friday morning. PNP chief General Debold Sinas said a certain “Kuya” was killed in a follow-up

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Japanese ambassador rides MRT-3 for first time

January 8, 2021

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko rode an MRT-3 train for the first time Friday morning. In his Twitter account, Koshikawa said:” Kudos to the MRT-3 workers for their great efforts. Hope this strong Japan and Philippine partnership will

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Philippines waiting for official confirmation of new COVID-19 variant in China before issuance of travel ban – Palace

January 8, 2021

Malacañang said on Thursday that the government is waiting for the official confirmation about the new variant of coronavirus disease in China before it is included in the list of countries with travel restrictions. In a televised press briefing, Presidential

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