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Duterte says honesty his only consideration in selecting next PNP chief

October 29, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said that his only consideration in choosing the next Philippine National Police ( PNP) chief is “honesty.” In an interview by ABS-CBN News’ Ted Failon on Monday, Duterte said it did not matter if the next police

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Duterte orders gov’t agencies to help quake-affected residents in Mindanao

October 29, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered concerned government agencies to ensure necessary assistance would be extended to residents affected by a strong earthquake in Mindanao, Malacanang said on Tuesday. “The President is concerned with what happened in the latest earthquake in

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Indonesian Army officials visits Philippine Army headquarters

October 29, 2019

An Indonesian Army official visited the Philippine Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Monday. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman the visit is part of the two country’s efforts to strengthen the ties between the two

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Palace urges Robredo to accept offer to be drug czar “to show her mettle”

October 29, 2019

Malacanang urged on Tuesday Vice President Leni Robredo to accept the challenge of President Rodrigo Duterte to be the anti-drug czar “to show her mettle” and to help the government. Otherwise, if she would decline the offer, it means that

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Cavite to conduct bidding to expand Sangley Airport

October 29, 2019

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said they will conduct bidding for expansion and construction of the Sangley Airport. In an interview with reporters, Remulla said government procedures such as bidding are “very difficult” and can cause speculations of corruption. 

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Sangley to be opened first for cargo, general aviation

October 29, 2019

Transportation officials on Tuesday said Sangley airport will be open for turboprop cargo and general aviation operations that will help in decongesting the Ninoy Aquino International Aiport (NAIA). They said the P486.07 billion Sangley project is 96 percent complete, four

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Murad cites Ogata’s contribution in Mindanao peace process

October 29, 2019

Bangsamoro Transition Authority Interim Chief Minister Al Haj Murad Ebrahim has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family of former Japan for International Cooperation Agency President Sadako Ogata and the Japanese people following her demise. In a statement sent to

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Lucio Tan Jr named new head of PAL Holdings

October 29, 2019

The son of tycoon Lucio Tan has appointed as new president of PAL Holdings Inc., parent firm of the country’s flag carrier.  In a statement Tuesday PAL said, Lucio Tan, Jr. was appointed  president of PAL Holdings, after the resignation

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