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NCRPO says Xi’s state visit “generally peaceful”

November 21, 2018

The National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) on Wednesday said the two-day state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Manila was generally peaceful. NCRPO Regional Director Guillermo Eleazar said the success of this historic visit is the result

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Pas’ungko Festival highlights Subanen folklore and literature

November 21, 2018

Subanen cultural heritage is alive and thriving in Misamis Occidental as was shown in the recently held 9th Pas’ungko S’g Mis Occ Festival, a highlight of the province’s 89th anniversary celebration, and a thanksgiving celebration for the abundance of blessings

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Pagasa lifts signal number one over Masbate, Biliran, Leyte as “Samuel” heads to Iloilo

November 21, 2018

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 1 which was raised over Masbate including Ticao Island, Biliran and Leyte due to Tropical Depression “Samuel” has been lifted.   According to Pagasa’s 11

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DOF finalizes 3 economic, 1 infra deal with China

November 21, 2018

The Philippines, through the Department of Finance, and China exchanged documents Tuesday on three economic agreements covering the cooperation arrangements between the two countries in implementing key infrastructure projects in Mindanao under the “Build, Build, Build” program and Chinese funding support for

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Six alleged robbery gang members killed in encounter with cops in Cagayan

November 21, 2018

Six alleged member of a robbery hold-up group were killed in an encounter with police at checkpoint in Cagayan Monday evening. In a report, the Cagayan Police Regional Office said the suspects belonged to the Gener Dunag Robbery Group involved

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Chinese President Xi leaves after two-day state visit

November 21, 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Manila after a two-day state visit around 1:30 pm Wednesday. Xi met with  Senate President Vicente Sotto III and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in the morning. On Monday night, China and the Philippines signed 

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Xi reiterates China’s commitment to finish COC in South China Sea within 3 years

November 20, 2018

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Tuesday China’s commitment to reach a conclusion on the Code of Conduct (COC) consultation on the South China Sea within three years. Xi made the remarks during the joint press statement with President

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House approves 2019 budget on third and final reading

November 20, 2018

Voting 196 to eight, the House of Representatives Tuesday approved on third and final reading the proposed 2019 P3.757-trillion national budget. “Everything is itemized,” Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando  Andaya Jr., who chairs the House committee on rules, told reporters in a

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