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Military warns soldiers planning coup vs Duterte administration

July 11, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) warned soldiers planning a coup d’etat against the Duterte administration. “If in case we have colleagues involved in (ouster) plot, we warn them and remind that they will not succeed because it is

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Duterte says 64 Customs employees may face corruption charges; orders their relief

July 11, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday 64 personnel of the Bureau of Customs could face charges over alleged corruption in the agency. In a speech in Malacanang, Duterte said as of the moment, he ordered the relief of the employees

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BIR expects P2 billion tax collection from foreign workers

July 11, 2019

The Bureau of Internal Revenue ( BIR) on Thursday said they are expecting around P2 billion from foreign workers after signing a joint memorandum circular with other government agencies which requires foreigners working in the Philippines to pay taxes. BIR

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Language proficiency a challenge for Filipino workers in Japan: Bello

July 11, 2019

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Thursday said language proficiency is one of their challenges in sending Filipino workers to Japan. In an interview, Bello told The Daily Manila Shimbun there are still in the process of finalizing the implementing

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Gov’t agencies sign joint memorandum circular for foreigners wishing to work

July 11, 2019

Foreign workers who will not follow the rules set by the government might face deportation, according to Justice Secretary Menardo Gueverra. Officials from different government agencies on Thursday signed a joint memorandum circular for rules and procedures for foreigners intending

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PNP orders immediate probe on radio commentator’s killing

July 11, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday ordered an immediate investigation on the killing of a radio anchor in Kidapawan City last night. “PNP chief, Police General Oscar Albayalde has directed the Police Regional Office 12 under Police Brigadier

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Palace hopes bill granting Duterte emergency powers to be passed

July 11, 2019

Malacañang expressed hope on Thursday that Congress will pass the bill granting President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to address traffic in Metro Manila and other highly urbanized cities in the country. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said

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Metrobank Binondo branch robbed, Moreno offers P1 million reward

July 11, 2019

Metrobank’s Binondo branch was robbed Thursday morning but a police report or a statement by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno did not say how much was stolen.  According to a police report, at least seven unidentified armed men broke into Metrobank

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