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Hostage taker denies police planted drugs on him

March 4, 2020

The V-Mall hostage taker on Wednesday doused rumors on social media  illegal drugs were planted on him when he was arrested after a ten-hour drama last Monday. “Since ( I was) arrested, a lot of (departments) already conducted search on

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No active military personnel involved in smuggling $370m into the country: AFP

March 4, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assures there is no active military personnel involved in the smuggling of $370 million into the country. “What we can assure our people, that there is no members of Armed Forces of the

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House Oks National Academy for Sports bill to boost athletic potentials for young student athletes

March 4, 2020

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Alan Peter  Cayetano Wednesday passed on third and final reading House Bill No. 6312 or the proposed National Academy of Sports (NAS) System Act that will soon enhance skills and talents

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Actress’ van shot at, no fatalities or injuries: police

March 4, 2020

A van with an actress as passenger was fired upon by unidentified gunmen in Quezon City Wednesday morning. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the incident transpired around 6:15 am in front of UP Town Center located along Katipunan

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No need for travel ban to Japan, Iran, Italy and Singapore yet: Duque

March 4, 2020

Despite rising cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Iran, Italy, Singapore, and Japan, the Philippine government does not believe a travel ban to these countries must be imposed. In a press conference Wednesday, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III

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Gov’t troops recover bodies of alleged terrorist members in Maguindanao

March 4, 2020

The government troops on Wednesday recovered three bodies of alleged terrorist members after a series of encounters in Maguindanao. Major Arvin Encinas, spokesperson of the Western Mindanao Command, said one of the slain enemy was recovered while the troops of

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Foreign businesses affected by COVID-19 in China may expand operation in Philippines, DTI chief says

March 4, 2020

Some foreign manufacturing companies in China affected by coronavirus disease have been eyeing the Philippines to expand their operation, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said on Wednesday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Lopez said if the COVID-19 outbreak

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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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