Ano relays Duterte order for LGUs to inspect buildings following three quakes

November 1, 2019

Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano on Friday said he relayed the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to all local government units to inspect all  establishment within their jurisdiction thoroughly following three quakes that hit Cotabato in two weeks. In a text

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NCRPO not aware two arrested were rights groups members

November 1, 2019

The acting chief of the National Capital Region Police on Friday said they are not aware the two persons arrested Thursday were members of rights groups. In a press briefing, Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas said they were just asked

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New BI rules mandate deportation of foreigner after 30 days despite appeal: DOJ official

November 1, 2019

The Department of Justice will implement a new deportation rule mandating that once a foreigner is ordered deported, the person has to leave the country after 30 days, even if the case is still pending appeal. Justice Secretary Markk Perete

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Phivolcs urges people to stop spreading misinformation about tsunami

November 1, 2019

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology ( Phivolcs) urged residents of earthquake-hit towns to stop misinformation on possible tsunami. Following three strong quakes in Southern Mindanao, particularly in Cotabato, residents feared tsunami will be caused by the tremors. However,

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Deaths from two quakes reached 16: NDRRMC

November 1, 2019

The death toll from  two strong earthquakes that hit Cotabato province has reached 16 with 403 injured and two missing, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council ( NDRRMC) said in a report on Friday. At least ten died from

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Duterte orders quake-affected LGUs to conduct thorough check on buildings to ensure integrity

November 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all local government units to conduct thorough inspection of establishments in their respective areas following the strong earthquakes that rocked parts of Mindanao during the past two weeks. In an interview with reporters on Thursday

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Duterte joins Filipinos in marking All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day

November 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte joined on Friday Filipinos in the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. In his message, Duterte expressed hope that this year’s observance inspires the Filipinos to “strengthen” their faith and “uphold” the traditions “as

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Duterte renews offer to Robredo to be drug czar with cabinet secretary portfolio

November 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his offer to Vice President Leni Robredo to be the drug czar with a cabinet secretary portfolio. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte reiterated the offer amid critics and detractors

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