NCRPO orders cops to accost riding-in-tandem groups

December 20, 2019

The acting director of the National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) on Friday said he ordered his beat and mobile patrol officers to accost motorcycle-riding tandem groups to prevent crimes.  In a press briefing, Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas

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Coast Guard vessel flies Philippine flag as it prepares to leave France

December 20, 2019

A Philippine contingent attended the change of flag ceremony for the first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in France on Wednesday . Capt. Armand Balilo, PCG spokesman, said Friday the 83-meter vessel was acquired in

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Sandiganbayan orders Marcoses to surrender paintings

December 20, 2019

The Sandiganbayan on Thursday has ordered the Marcos family to surrender expensive paintings illegally amassed during the late President Ferdinand Marcos’ administration.  The 42-paged decision, penned by Associate Justice Efren de la Cruz, promulgated that the  hundreds of paintings owned

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PNP says acquittal of 36 cops in Maguindanao case does not mean they can return to fold

December 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday clarified that the acquittal of some 36 police officers in the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre does not mean they can easily go back to service. In a press briefing, Police Brigadier General Bernard

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BI agents nab 342 illegal aliens in QC

December 20, 2019

Operatives from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested 342 illegal Chinese nationals in a raid of an online gaming company Thursday night. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the arrested were caught working without proper permits and visas at the

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PNP says massacre ruling shows court does not to bow to ”rich and powerful”

December 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said the landmark decision of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre showed a strong message the law does not bow to “rich and powerful” people. “This triumph of

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Panelo: Duterte not prohibited from running as VP

December 20, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday that there is no law prohibiting President Rodrigo Duterte to run for vice president after his term ends in 2022. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement following a a pre-election survey showing that Davao City

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Agriculture hopes to grow 3% in last quarter

December 20, 2019

The Department of Agriculture hopes to achieve three percent growth for the fourth quarter This was highlighted by Agriculture Secretary William Dar during the yearend  press conference in Quezon City on Thursday. “What is the potential growth of this sector

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