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PT&T asks Makati court to clarify term in selecting third major telco player

November 7, 2018

Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (PT&T) has asked the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) to compel the government to accept its bid despite the “discriminatory” requirement set by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to select a new major telco player.

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Duterte names new NAPC, PCUP heads

November 6, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed a new head of the National Anti-Poverty Commission ( NAPC). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo announced on Tuesday the appointment of Noel Quinazo Felongco as the lead convenor of NAPC. He replaced Liza Maza, a left-leaning

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Officer, three others, injured in clash with Abu Sayyaf

November 6, 2018

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four soldiers, including an officer, were wounded in a clash against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu, a military official said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, said the firefight happened

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University head in Mindoro denies involvement in illegal drug case: police

November 6, 2018

The police chief of  the Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) region on Tuesday said a president of a university denied he is involved in an incident where illegal drugs found in his vehicle. In a statement, Chief Superintendent Tomas

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P13.5 billion eyed in initial bond float for Marawi rehab

November 6, 2018

The Department of Finance (DOF) said Tuesday it would float P13.5 billion (about $241 million) worth of retail bonds in its initial offering in the domestic market to raise funds for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Marawi. The initial tender

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Japan Govt Adopts Bills on EPA with EU

November 6, 2018

Tokyo–The Japanese government, at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, adopted a bill to ratify an economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union and related bills, deciding to request parliamentary approval for them. The government plans to submit the

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Philippines, South Korea to strengthen, defense ties

November 6, 2018

The Philippines and South Korea pledged in talks on Tuesday to bolster political, economic and defense cooperation as both Asian nations prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of their bilateral ties next year. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Enrique Manalo

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Palace confirms Chinese businessman Yang, Duterte’s one-peso a year consultant

November 6, 2018

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo’s statement was contrary to earlier remarks of President Rodrigo Duterte that Yang could not be his adviser because he is a Chinese. “Michael Yang is just one of those advisers that the President consults on a

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