PCG rescues over 300 passengers, crew of vessel in Misamis Occidental

January 6, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued over 300 passengers and crew of a vessel that ran aground off the waters of Misamis Occidental on Monday morning. In a report, the PCG said the passenger vessel “Ocean Jet 7” was on

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NCRPO to place barbed wires at Ayala Bridge during Black Nazarene procession

January 6, 2020

To prevent people from climbing the beams of the Ayala Bridge during the procession of the Black Nazarene or the annual Traslacion, the acting director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said barbed wires will be placed there.

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Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of Junjun Binay over science high school

January 6, 2020

The Court of Appeals has sustained dismissal from service of former Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr, it said in a December 20 decision which was only released Monday. The appellate court barred him perpetually from holding public

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Palace says issue with water concessionaires to serve as warning to foreign investors

January 6, 2020

Malacanang said on Monday foreign investors should instead be “happy” with what the Duterte administration has been doing regarding the issue with the country’s two major water concessionaires. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this should serve

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Duterte wants Congress to allot fund for massive repatriation of Filipinos in Middle East if tension escalates

January 6, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing to call for a special session of Congress to approve a budget that could be used if there is a need to repatriate millions of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East. In a speech

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Duterte OKs P4.1 trillion budget for 2020

January 6, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte signed on Monday the P4.1-trillion General Appropriations Act for 2020 in a ceremony in Malacanang. In his speech, Duterte did not mention that he vetoed any line item in the budget. The Palace and even the Department

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PDEA says Robredo’s comments ”mere political attack” vs Duterte

January 6, 2020

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday said the recommendations presented by Vice President Leni Robredo are “mere political attack” against President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino said he is saddened after Robredo dismissed

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Palace downplays Robredo’s assessment vs war on drugs

January 6, 2020

Malacanang said on Monday that Vice President Leni Robredo just wants to be “relevant” as it leaves to the concerned agencies to explain the figures on the administration’s war on drugs being questioned by the leader of the opposition party.

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