The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Duterte creates national task force to end local communist armed conflict

December 10, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has created a National Task Force to end local communist armed conflict and directed the adoption of a national peace framework. Executive Order No. 70, which Duterte signed on December 4, underscored the need for a “whole-of-nation

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DOLE wants to minimize BI special work permits coverage

December 10, 2018

The Department of Labor and Employment said Monday it is examining to minimize coverage of special working permit being issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). In an interview, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said he will discuss this  with

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Duterte provides financial support for paramilitary members

December 10, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has granted a two-month financial support to paramilitary members as he ordered the Department of Budget and Management to study the possibility of continuing aid on a monthly basis in the succeeding years. Executive Order No. 69,

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Oust Duterte won’t succeed as Palace defends Paolo over accusations vs Robredo, others

December 10, 2018

Malacanang has expressed confidence no conspiracy to oust President Rodrigo Duterte would succeed as government forces and many Filipinos have been supporting him. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement on Monday following the accusation of presidential son, former Davao

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Trillanes posts bail of P96,000

December 10, 2018

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday morning posted bail of P96,000 at Pasay City Regional Trial Court for libel cases filed by former Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte against him.   Accompanied by Southern Police District Director Senior Supt

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Stocks decline, peso cuts loses vs US dollar

December 10, 2018

Stocks fell while the peso rallied to cut losses against the US dollar on Monday. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) closed 112.85 points lower to 7, 348.21. In the broader market, there were 134 decliners, 59 gainers and 43 shares

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Galvez congratulates soldiers on eve of retirement as AFP chief of staff

December 10, 2018

General Carlito Galvez Jr. who is set to retire on Tuesday  congratulated every soldier for a job well done during his eight-month stint as the 50th chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “As I near retirement,

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Balangiga Bells now in Okinawa, headed to Philippines

December 10, 2018

The three Balangiga Bells are in a US base in Okinawa, Japan as it heads to the Philippines on Tuesday. In a photo release by US Embassy in Manila on Monday, the three crated bells arrived at Kadena Air Base

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