OWWA releases P26 million in OFW rebates

October 12, 2019

A month into the rebate program, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has released over P26 million to its overseas Filipino worker members and their families. According to OWWA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, they have provided rebates to more than

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Albayalde ”misquoted” about early retirement from PNP: Andanar

October 12, 2019

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Saturday said Police General Oscar Albayalde was “misquoted” about his early retirement from the Philippine National Police ( PNP).  “He (Albayalde) said he was misquoted. It wasn’t early retirement but a proposal for early

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Duterte eyeing amending procurement act

October 12, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing amending the Republic Act No. 9184 or the Government Procurement Act to address corruption. According to Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo, during the Cabinet meeting on Friday, Budget and Management Acting Secretary Wendel Avisado and Government

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Andanar orders investigation of broadcaster’s ambush

October 12, 2019

Presidential Communication Secretary Martin Andanar ordered an investigation into the ambush of broadcaster and Davao del Norte public information officer Paterno Lucero Pacquiao on Friday morning. “We are enjoining the authorities in Davao del Norte to closely investigate the shooting

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Indian president arriving for state visit from Oct 17 to 21

October 11, 2019

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive for a state visit from October 17 to 21 upon the invitation of President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. The state visit marks the 70th anniversary of Philippines-India

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Albayalde seeks Estelito Mendoza help in filing charges ex-generals

October 11, 2019

Police General Oscar Albayalde on Friday sought legal assistance from his renowned townmate Estelito Mendoza  as he eyes filing charges against former generals who accused him of being involved in an illegal drugs raid six years ago in Pampanga during

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Blast rocks maximum security at Bilibid: NCRPO

October 11, 2019

An explosion occured inside the maximum security compound of New Bilibid Prison on Friday, according to National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). No casualties were reported since all the inmates vacated the areas since Wednesday. Major General Guillermo Eleazar said

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Albayalde says may retire as PNP chief earlier than expected

October 11, 2019

Police General Oscar Albayalde said he may retire earlier than expected as chief of the Philippine National Police( PNP) as President Rodrigo Duterte is set to go on a working trip outside the country. The PNP’s change of command ceremony

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