PNR extends line to Los Baños, adds train from Japan

December 4, 2019

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) formally extended its rail services to Los Baños, Laguna on Sunday with the addition of new stations and a train set from Japan, a statement said Wednesday.  Extending farther to the south, the existing PNR

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PCG to boost cooperation with Customs vs smugglers, corrupt workers

December 4, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday it will support the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on its drive against smugglers and corrupt workers. In a courtesy visit to PCG Commandant Vice Admiral Joel Garcia last week, BOC Commissioner Rey Leonardo

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South Korean arrested in alleged drug kitchen lab in QC

December 4, 2019

Authorities arrested a South Korean inside an alleged drug kitchen lab in Quezon City last Tuesday. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) identified the suspect as Jungkil Kim alias Joseph, 57, and a resident of 3035 Tower 3 Grass

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Año says arrest by Manila cops of youths for vandalizing LRT station post ”just and lawful’

December 4, 2019

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday said the action taken by the Manila Police District in arresting Panday Sining members for vandalizing an LRT station post in Manila City last Bonifacio Day was “just and lawful”. In a statement, Año

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Police seize one million pesos worth of illegal drugs in QC

December 4, 2019

Police seized one million pesos worth of illegal drugs from five alleged drug suspects in Quezon City last Tuesday night. Report from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said the buy bust operation happened around 11:30 pm at Arocoy

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NAIA runways open for recovery flights: MIAA

December 4, 2019

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal announced that Ninoy Aquino National Airport (NAIA) runways were opened on Tuesday evening.  In a press conference Tuesday, Monreal said the runway was opened from 6 pm for recovery flights. The

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Duterte threatens to charge Manila Water, Maynilad with economic sabotage

December 4, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Tuesday Manila Water and Maynilad Water Services they would be charged with economic sabotage. Duterte, in a speech in Malacanang after signing two bills into law, said he would make sure that those responsible for

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Duterte signs 2 laws, including postponement of Barangay, SK polls

December 4, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on Tuesday a bill postponing the holding of the Sangguniang Barangay and Kabataan elections to 2022. Republic Act No. 11462 is a measure postponing the two polls from May 11, 2020 to Dec. 5,

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