Palace says nothing to worry despite ASF entry

September 9, 2019

Malacañang said on Monday there is nothing to worry despite the confirmed cases of African swine fever in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo echoed the assurance made by the Departments of Agriculture and of Health with secretaries William Dar

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PNP will not release names, pictures of inmates freed under GCTA

September 9, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Monday said they will not release the names and pictures of the inmates who were granted early release due to the good conduct and time allowance (GCTA) law. In a press briefing, Police

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Military thwarts ”suicide bomb attack at a Sulu military camp

September 9, 2019

ZAMBOANGA CITY – A sentinel thwarted an alleged  “suicide bomb attack” at a military camp in Sulu, a military spokesman said Monday.  Maj. Arvin John Encinas, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) spokesperson, said the incident, which took place 5:45 p.m. Sunday

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African Swine Virus confirmed in some hogs in Philippines: Dar

September 9, 2019

The Department of Agriculture on Monday confirmed the presence of African Swine Fever which affected several local hogs in the country. In a press conference, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said 14 out of 20 collected pig blood samples were found

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Singapore president arrives for state visit

September 8, 2019

Singaporean President Halimah Yacob arrived Sunday for a five-day state visit to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.  Yacob arrived at 1:10 pm at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). She was met by Singapore

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Nograles says Sultan Kudarat blast will not deter gov’t aim to bring peace to Mindanao

September 8, 2019

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles assured the government’s commitment to bring peace and cease conflict in Mindanao despite blast in Sultan Kudarat. Hours before President Rodrigo Duterte graced the ceremonial decommissioning of MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) combatants and weapons on

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PNP-HPG share traffic management duties with MMDA starting Monday

September 8, 2019

Starting Monday, the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) will share traffic management duties with the Metro Manila Development Authority ( MMDA) along Edsa. The PNP-HPG will deploy 200 cops, of which 25 are women. Edsa from Timog to Ortigas

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Suspected killer of forest ranger arrested in Palawan

September 8, 2019

A suspect in the killing of a forest ranger in Palawan on Wednesday was wounded as he chose to shoot it out against policemen on Saturday. Lt. Col. Socrates Faltado, spokesman of the Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan)  police,

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