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Gordon slams money laundering issue arising from the prevalence of POGO

March 4, 2020

Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday stood up against money laundering issues arising from the prevalence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country. Gordon pointed out that suspiciously large amount of foreign currency, $470-million brought in by 47 individuals

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San Juan police files criminal charges against hostage taker

March 4, 2020

The San Juan City Police on Wednesday filed criminal charges against Alchie Paray, the former security guard of V-Mall in Greenhills who held dozens hostage over gripes with his agency last Monday. Police Colonel Jaime Santos, San Juan police chief,

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Drilon: Philippines has become a laundromat for dirty money through POGOs

March 4, 2020

Worried that the Philippines has become a laundromat for dirty money, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon reiterated his calls for the closure of Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs in the country. In an interview with radio stadio dzMM, Drilon expressed dismay

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Manila declares Arroceros as permanent forest park

March 4, 2020

Manila City Mayor Francisco ”Isko Moreno” Domagoso officially declared the city’s “last lung” as a permanent forest park. Domagoso on Monday inked the Ordinance No. 8607 which declares Arroceros Forest Park as a permanent park. the City Hall of Manila

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Duterte says he can’t see next president from new crop of politicians

March 4, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he could not see from the new crop of politicians anyone who could be the next president. In a speech during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-appointed government officials, Duterte discouraged an individual from

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Palace says “no crack” among Duterte’s allies in the House despite rift

March 3, 2020

  Malacanang downplayed on Tuesday the rift involving some allies of President Rodrigo Duterte at the House of Representatives. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the President would not interfere with the “intramurals” in Congress. “Even

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“Zero” case of COVID-19 in Philippines in last 4 weeks, Palace says

March 3, 2020

For the past four weeks, the Philippines has no new positive case of coronavirus disease, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III gave President Rodrigo Duterte and other

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BSP pushing for Anti-Money Laundering, Human Security Laws’ amendments to boost “A” credit rating for Philippines – Palace

March 3, 2020

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ( BSP) wants further amendments on the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Human Security Act to further improve the country’s credit rating. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that Central

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