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Duterte says critics can spit on his face if found irregularities on his bank account

October 28, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte said critics could spit on his face if they could prove that he is lying about his bank account. In a speech in Bacolod City on Saturday, Duterte maintained that he only earns P207,000 a month and

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Stock index lower, but peso gains

October 24, 2018

The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed 68.20 points lower to 7,129.42 while the peso gained against the US dollar on Wednesday. The peso finished at P53.725 against the US dollar from P53.815 on Tuesday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal

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Opposition coalition announces senatorial slate

October 24, 2018

A coalition of opposition political parties announced their senatorial slate for the 2019 elections in Marikina Wednesday. ‘Oposisyon Koalisyon’ are led by re-electionist Senator Bam Aquino, Magdalo Partylist Rep. Gary Alejano, former Senator Mar Roxas, ex-Solicitor General Florin Hilbay, former

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8 alleged Chinese fugitives arrested in Muntinlupa

October 22, 2018

Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives last week arrested in Muntinlupa City eight Chinese fugitives wanted by authorities in Beijing for being allegedly involved in economic crimes. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the aliens were apprehended last Oct. 18 inside their

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Duterte defends his political dynasty; admits daughter Sara behind Alvarez’ ouster as speaker

October 18, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte justified on Thursday his own political dynasty with his three children running in various posts in Davao City in May 2019 elections. In a speech before the Filipino businessmen in a hotel in Manila, Duterte said he

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DENR will not tolerate litterbugs after photos of trash in Boracay

October 18, 2018

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will apply the full force of the law against litterbugs after photos of trash on Boracay’s beachfront during the first day of the reopening dry run went viral on Facebook. Photos of

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Villar says TRAIN law is ” lesson learned” for government

October 15, 2018

Senator Cynthia Villar, who has been topping recent senatorial surveys for the 2019 election, said the passage of the first package of the tax reform law is a lesson for the government. Speaking to reporters after filing her certificate of

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Military intelligence chief to be next Army head

October 11, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen Maj. Gen. Macairog Alberto as the incoming chief of the Philippine Army, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said on Thursday. Currently, Alberto is the head of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

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