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Angat Dam level below critical level: Pagasa

July 11, 2019

Water level in Angat Dam plunged anew to below critical level on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. As of 6 am, Pagasa recorded the dam’s level at 159.63 meters, about 0.37 meters below Wednesday’s

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If speakership term-sharing won’t push through, it’s not reflection of Duterte’s lout, Palace says

July 11, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday if his backed-term-sharing agreement in the House speakership would not be realized, it should not be considered as a reflection of his leadership.  Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo’s statement came amid reports quoting Davao City Rep. Paolo

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Ship catches fire while docked in Cebu

July 10, 2019

A crew of MV Trans Asia 1 was injured in a fire while the ship was docked and undergoing repair at FF Cruz Wharf in Mandaue Cebu Wednesday morning. Capt. Armando Balilo, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman, said based on

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PNP welcomes survey showing Philippines good place to live and work

July 10, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said ”continuing peace and order campaign of the government significantly contributed in creating a secure environment” not only for Filipinos but also for foreigners. “The PNP welcomes the new survey ranking the Philippines as the

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PNP says Duterte remark ”very dangerous times ahead” is ”accurate”

July 10, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said President Rodrigo Duterte’s “very dangerous times ahead” remark is an ”accurate and honest assessment of the emerging global trends” in terrorism and criminal activities. Police Colonel Bernard Banac, the PNP spokesman, made the statement

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Presence of alleged Egyptian terrorists ” not yet confirmed”: PNP

July 10, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Wednesday said it is not yet confirmed if a Egyptian couple who are reportedly terrorists are in the country.  “On the Egyptian (couple), it’s not yet confirmed,” said Police General Oscar Albayalde in

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Police, military confirm one of suicide bombers in Sulu blasts is Filipino

July 10, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed one of the bombers in the twin blasts that struck a military camp in Indanan, Sulu and killed eight is a Filipino. “After thorough investigation and forensic

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DOT urges tourists to visit Mindanao despite peace and order issue

July 10, 2019

The Department of Tourism ( DOT) urged on Wednesday tourists to visit Mindanao despite peace and order problem in some areas. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Assistant Tourism Secretary Roberto Alabado III said places, such as Zamboanga City, Tawi-Tawi

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