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Palace optimistic Philippines to achieve growth target despite COVID-19

February 14, 2020

Malacanang is optimistic that the Philippines could still attain its growth target of 6.5 percent this year despite the threats posed by the 2019 coronavirus disease ( 2019-COVID). In a press briefing in Malacanang on Friday, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles

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NCRPO chief says cops looking at three motives on mayor’s death, including drugs

February 14, 2020

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director on Friday said they are looking into three possible motives on the killing of Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao Mayor Abdulwahab Sabal. In a press briefing, Police Major General Debold Sinas said investigators are

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Duterte believes Espenido ”clean” – Panelo

February 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed belief that Police Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido is “clean,” his spokesman said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo’s statement quoting the President came following reports that Espenido was included in the list of 357 cops

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Cayetano says hearing on renewal of ABS-CBN franchise ” not urgent”

February 14, 2020

The House of Representatives will tackle other urgent issues before conducting congressional hearings on the renewal of ABS-CBN Corp.’s franchise as the broadcast giant can operate up to March 2022.   House Speaker Allan Peter Cayetano said Friday the issue

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Group of Chinese firm, MacroAsia get Cavite nod to develop Sangley International Airport

February 14, 2020

Cavite province awarded the development and implementation of an international airport in Sangley Point to the consortium of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC) and MacroAsia Corporation (MAC). MAC, in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange Friday, said it

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Court orders arrest of Trillanes, nine others in connection with alleged plot to oust Duterte

February 14, 2020

A Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) in Quezon City on Friday ordered the arrest of former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and nine others after the Department of Justice charged them with conspiracy to commit sedition in connection with their role in

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Former Chief Justice Bersamin named as GSIS board chair

February 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed retired Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin as chairman of the state-run Government Service Insurance System ( GSIS). In an appointment letter on February 6, Duterte named Bersamin as member of the Board of Trustees of GSIS

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Japanese tourist found lifeless in diving area

February 14, 2020

A Japanese tourist, who was part of a group, diving in Dauin, Negros Oriental on Friday, was found dead, floating in the area. Dauin Municipal Police Station chief investigator, Police Master Sergeant Charlie De Luna, identified the victim as Kohei

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