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2,500 cops will be deployed for 34th EDSA People Power Anniversary

February 24, 2020

Around 2, 500 cops will be deployed for the commemoration of 34th EDSA People Power Anniversary, according to National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday. In a press briefing at Camp Karingal, Police Major General Debold Sinas, NCRPO chief,

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PSE index slumps, peso loses ground vs US dollar

February 24, 2020

The main Philippine share index lost nearly 2.5 percent while the peso neared the P51- one US dollar level on Monday. The peso closed at P50.96 against the US dollar from P50.94 on Friday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal

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Duterte names new PSG chief

February 24, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has named a new chief for the Presidential Security Group (PSG). Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, in a text message to reporters, said that Colonel Jesus Durante III will replace Brig. Gen. Jose Eriel Niembra. The change of

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Panelo says ABS-CBN should have apologized long before

February 24, 2020

Media giant ABS-CBN should have apologized long before, President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace welcomed the apology made by ABS-CBN Corp president and chief executive officer Carlo Katigbak

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Not rational to quarantine Filipinos from M/V Diamond Princess to other places – DOH

February 24, 2020

The Department of Health rejected on Monday the call of the local government of Capas to look for other places to quarantine the Filipino crew and passengers of M/V Diamond Princess cruise ship docked at Yokohama, Japan to ensure rhe

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Western Visayas regional police director says Espenido not linked to illegal drugs

February 24, 2020

The regional director of the Western Visayas police on Monday cleared relieved Police Lieutenant Colonel Jovie Espenido of any involvement in illegal drugs. In a phone interview with reporters, Police Brigadier General Rene Pablico Pamuspusan said there is no information

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Military conducts campaign to counter recruitment by communist groups in Metro Manila schools

February 24, 2020

The military conducted an information and education campaign to counter recruitment efforts of communist group in different schools in Metro Manila. “This information and education campaign aims to enlighten the youth, parents and teachers become more aware and vigilant on

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Honda Cars Philippines plant closure inevitable: Bello

February 24, 2020

Workers of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.,(HCPI), which announced their closure next month, should just accept they will lose their jobs, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Monday. Nearly 400 workers are set to lose their jobs when HCPI plant closes

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