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AFP to deploy two battalions of Army, Marines to repatriate Filipinos in Middle East

January 8, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to deploy two battalions of Army and Marine troops for repatriation of Filipinos in Middle East. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said soldiers will be deployed to Middle East not to fight but to

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DBM finds nothing “strongly objectionable” in 2020 budget

January 8, 2020

The Department of Budget and Management ( DBM) said on Wednesday there was nothing “strongly objectionable,” which could have warranted President Rodrigo Duterte’s exercise of his veto power in the recently approved P4.1-trillion budget. In a press briefing in Malacanang,

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Final firecracker-related injuries tally in 2019 surpass 2018 :DOH

January 8, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) reported Wednesday firecracker-related injuries in 2019 surpassed those of 2018.  In a statement, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the final Fireworks-Related Injury Surveillance 2019 report showed a total of 413 cases recorded across the

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DBM assures fund for repatriation of Filipinos in Middle East

January 8, 2020

The Philippine government has P1.8 billion available budget which could be used in the repatriation of Filipinos amid the growing tensions in the Middle East, the Department of Budget and Management said on Wednesday. This is on top of the

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PCG deploys personnel to secure Black Nazarene devotees

January 8, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed hundreds of personnel to secure devotees participating in Thursday’s feast of the Black Nazarene. Capt. Armand Balilo, PCG spokesman, said the PCG Coastal Patrol Operation  began on Tuesday and will last until Friday. “To

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PNP says all set for Feast of Black Nazarene

January 8, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) said they are all set for the annual celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. “Right now, the whole security preparation for the Traslacion is ready and all the security

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New deals would not be harmful to water concessionaires: DOJ

January 8, 2020

The Department of Justice on Wednesday said the new water concession agreements will not be harmful to the two water concessionaires in Metro Manila and he believes these firms will accept these. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the new contracts

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PCG to deploy French-made vessel to repatriate Filipinos in Middle East

January 8, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy its first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), which is heading towards the Philippines, to change course, head towards Dubai and Oman and await orders to repatriate Filipinos in Middle East. Capt. Armand Balilo, PCG

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