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NCRPO to try clearing Baseco of drugs in a week

August 2, 2019

The National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) is ready to cooperate with the directive of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno to get rid of illegal drugs in the Baseco compound. “You know Manila is one of the hotbeds in drug

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Palace suspends gov’t work, classes in Metro Manila due to bad weather

August 2, 2019

Malacanang suspended on Friday afternoon work in government offices and classes in both public and private schools due to “continuing inclement weather.” The suspension of work and classes was effective 3pm, two hours before the actual end of work for

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NCR police hopes to clear remaining stations blocking roads in 60 days

August 2, 2019

The head of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday hopes they can clear the remaining 35 police stations blocking roads within a 60-day deadline given by Interior Secretary Eduardo Año. In a text message to The Daily

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Philippines, Indonesia sea boundary agreement goes into force

August 2, 2019

A  maritime boundary agreement between the Philippines and Indonesia, which delineates overlapping exclusive economic zones, entered into force on Thursday more than 20 years after it was first discussed by the two countries. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. and

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Rains hit Metro Manila

August 2, 2019

A low pressure area and the southwest monsoon are causing rains in Metro Manila that led mayors to suspend classes in all levels and work in some local government offices.  In a report, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

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Five win 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Awards

August 2, 2019

Five persons, including popular Filipino musician Ryan Cayabyab, won this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award on Friday. Ko Se Win of Myanmar and Ravish Kumar of India espoused press freedom and upholding standards of  journalism standards. Kim Jong-ki of South Korea

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DOT open to ”review and re-evaluate” Visa Upon Arrival

August 2, 2019

The Department of Tourism ( DOT) said they are open to ”review and re-evaluate” issuing Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) to foreign visitors of certain nationalities following concerns over the influx of Chinese tourists in the country. In a statement released

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Duterte to Gordon: ”Don’t be too presumptuous”

August 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte slammed on Thursday Senator Richard Gordon for questioning his decision to appoint former military officials in various positions in government. In a speech during the 28th founding anniversary of the Bureau of Fire Protection, Duterte said Gordon

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