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Pimentel’s demise ”sad day for the nation”: Palace

October 20, 2019

The Palace on Sunday expressed its condolences following the demise of ex- Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr. “Today is a sad day for the nation. The Palace joins the Filipino people in mourning the demise of former Senate President Aquilino

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Pimentel, who voted vs US bases extension, passes away at 85

October 20, 2019

Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., one of the 12 senators who voted against extending the stay of US bases in the Philippines in 1991,  passed away on Sunday at age of 85, his family said. His daughter, Commission

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Philippines, India ink four cooperation deals

October 18, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind witnessed on Friday the exchange of four agreements to enhance the cooperation of the two countries. This was after the two leaders held a bilateral meeting in Malacanang where they discussed

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Duterte wears air purifier necklace vs cough, colds

October 18, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has been wearing an air purifier necklace to protect him from cough and colds. Wearing a white Barong when he welcomed in Malacanang visiting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday, it was noticeable that Duterte was

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Authorities destroy P80.2 million worth of counterfeit goods

October 18, 2019

The National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) with the Philippine National Police (PNP) destroyed P80.2 million worth of counterfeit goods in a ceremony held at Camp Crame on Friday. In his speech, Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa said

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Samar cops seize drugs record haul of P500m in checkpoint

October 18, 2019

Around P500 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in a checkpoint in Gandara, Samar which is the biggest haul in Eastern Visayas last Thursday. In a press conference, Police Brigadier General Dionardo Carlos, Eastern Visayas regional director, said operatives

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Family of slain South Korean businessman inside Camp Crame holds memorial service

October 18, 2019

On the third death anniversary of Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo, his family and friends held a memorial service inside the Philippine National Police Headquarters in Camp Crame where he was killed. As early as 8 am, wreath and flowers

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Magsaysay municipality declares state of calamity due to quake

October 18, 2019

The municipality of Magsaysay in Davao del Sur passed a resolution placing it under a state of calamity because of the damage caused by the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit the province of North Cotabato on Wednesday night. “The 16th

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