Prince Akishino Opposes Use of Public Funds for Daijosai Ceremony

November 30, 2018

Tokyo — Japanese Prince Akishino has expressed opposition to the planned use of public funds for Crown Prince Naruhito to hold the Daijosai ceremony after acceding to the throne next year. In the ceremony, a new Emperor prays for the

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Police officer shot dead in Pasig

November 30, 2018

A police officer belonging to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) was shot dead by unidentified suspect in Barangay Caniogan, Pasig City Thursday evening.   The victim was identified as PO2 Manuel Melendrez.   According to initial investigation by the

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8 foreigners, 24 Filipinos arrested for alleged investment scam in Pasig

November 30, 2018

Eight foreigners and 24 Filipinos were arrested over an alleged investment scam in Pasig City Thursday morning. Joint elements from National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Regional Special Operations Unit (RSOU) and Philippine National Police – Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG)

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7 cops said involved in kidnapping surrender to Southern Police District

November 29, 2018

Seven cops allegedly involved in a kidnapping incident surrendered on Wednesday, according to the Southern Police District (SPD). In a police report, SPD said the seven cops who were previously named and identified by the minor suspect alias Jay, surrendered

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AFP says it sent two battalions to Samar

November 29, 2018

The Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP) said two battalions of soldiers were sent to Samar as the military complied with a Palace order to restore order in several areas. Brig. General Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesman, said Thursday said

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PSE index ends lower

November 29, 2018

The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed lower at 7, 367.65, down 14.58 points on Thursday as trading wound down for November. But in the broader market, there were 112 gainers, 78 decliners and 52 shares unchanged. Volume reached 1.32 billion

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November inflation between 5.8%-6.6%: BSP

November 29, 2018

The country’s inflation rate for November will settle within the 5.8- 6.6 percent range, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ( BSP) said in a statement Thursday. According to BSP Department of Economic Research said “the deceleration of inflation for the

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Parents’ complaint spurred arrest of Ocampo’s group: PNP

November 29, 2018

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the arrest of former Bayan Muna Partylist Rep. Satur Ocampo, ACT Partylist Rep. France Castro, Pia Macliing-Malayao of Katribu and others at a checkpoint in Davao del Norte was spurred by a complaint from

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