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Philippines filed diplomatic protest over ”swarming” of Chinese ships

July 31, 2019

The Department of Foreign Affairs ( DFA) filed a diplomatic protest over China’s recent “swarming” activities in the the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Wednesday said in his Twitter account: “Diplomatic protest fired off.” He

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Esperon recommended DFA file diplomatic protest after 100 Chinese vessels swarmed Pagasa Island

July 31, 2019

National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon said he recommended to the Department of Foreign Affairs ( DFA) to file a diplomatic action against the swarming of at least 100 Chinese fishing vessels around Pagasa Island. In a forum in Manila on

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MMDA announces temporary closure of Tomas Claudio bridge

July 31, 2019

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) general manager Jojo Garcia on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of Tomas Claudio bridge for the construction of Skyway Stage 3.  In a press conference, Garcia said the bridge connecting Quirino Avenue and Sta. Mesa

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Duterte names retired military general to MWSS board

July 31, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former military general Emmanuel Salamat as member of the board of trustees of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System ( MWSS). In a speech last month during the 121st Philippine Navy anniversary, Duterte said he

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PCG to send three ships to bring relief goods to quake victims in Batanes

July 31, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will  deploy three vessels to transport relief goods for people affected by last Saturday’s two earthquakes in Batanes. Capt. Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, said relief goods and supplies from the Department of Social Work and

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MMDA says dry run for provincial buses might push through

July 31, 2019

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday said the dry run for the provincial bus ban might push through without sanctions. “What might happen is that we will do the dry run without enforcement. That’s why we will talk

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At least 12 bandits, a soldier killed in Maguindanao military operation

July 31, 2019

At least a dozen armed men and a soldier were killed while four were wounded due to a military offensive launched in Maguindanao since last week. Major Arvin Encinas, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) spokesman,

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Duterte lifts suspension on lotto operations

July 30, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to resume the operations of lotto. In a statement Tuesday night, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that as per the advice of Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, the suspension of

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