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Duterte, Xi vow to raise Philippines, China relationship into strategic cooperation

November 20, 2018

The Philippines and China have agreed to elevate their relationship into strategic cooperation. Chinese President Xi Jinping disclosed this during his joint press statement with President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacanang on Tuesday after their expanded bilateral meeting. “Just now, the

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Philippines, China ink 29 deals, including cooperation on oil, gas development

November 20, 2018

The Philippines and China signed at least 29 agreements, including a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on oil and gas development, and of  Belt and Road Initiative. President Rodrigo Duterte and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping witnessed the exchange of

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Court finds three Maute members guilty of terrorism and rebellion

November 20, 2018

A special court in Taguig City on Tuesday found three members of the Maute terrorist group guilty of committing terrorism and rebellion. In separate decisions, the Taguig City Regional Trial Court, Branch 70, found accused Nur Supian, Araji Samindih and

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House approves bicameral report of expanded maternity leave bill

November 20, 2018

The House of Representatives on Monday, after reconsideration, ratified the bicameral report of the proposed law seeking to grant a 105-day paid maternity leave for expectant working mothers in public and private sectors. Beneficiaries will also enjoy the option to extend an

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Stock index up, peso gains 16 centavos to P52.39:$1

November 20, 2018

The local share index and the peso closed higher on Tuesday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index finished 32.68 points higher to 7,302.94. In the broader market, there were 109 decliners, 84 gainers and 47 shares unchanged. The peso surged to

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Protest in front of Chinese Embassy ends peacefully: police

November 20, 2018

No untoward incidents were reported after around 200 rallyists protested on Tuesday in front of the Chinese Embassy in Makati City to protest the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, a police spokesperson said.   Supt. Jenny Tecson of the Southern

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Six Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Sulu

November 20, 2018

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Six members of the Abu Sayyaf surrendered to the military amid a sustained offensive in Sulu to rescue hostages, officials announced Tuesday. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) information officer, said the group surrendered at 8 am Monday

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Jollibee says it will put up 37 to 150 US stories in five years

November 20, 2018

Jollibee Foods Corp. announced on Tuesday plans to put up from 37 to 150 US stores in the next five years, the firm disclosed. In June, the company announced its plans to open 100 stores in Canada within the same

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