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Police say no incidents during anti-communist rallies

December 26, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday said no untoward incidents were recorded as simultaneous anti-communist public indignation rallies were held by civil society groups. “Simultaneous anti-communist public indignation rallies were held today by civil society groups in separate

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Three of four foreigners working in POGO: DOLE

December 26, 2019

Three out of four foreigners legally working in the country are in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) industry.  In a report by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Thursday,  there are 83,764 Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) issued to

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Duterte may sign 2020 budget early January – Panelo

December 26, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte may sign into law the P4.1 trillion national budget for 2020 by January, Malacañang said on Thursday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it could no longer be possible for Duterte to ink the

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Akimoto arrest regrettable: Suga

December 26, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Thursday regretted the arrest of lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto for allegedly taking 3.7 million yen in bribes related to plans for a casino resort. “It is extremely unfortunate that he was arrested on suspicion

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Boy, 7, is first case of fireworks victim requiring amputation

December 26, 2019

A seven-year-old boy from General Trias, Cavite became the first case of a blast injury requiring amputation ahead of New Year’s Eve celebration. Based on the Department of Health (DOH) Fireworks-Related Injury Surveillance 2019 Report No. 5, there are 19

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AFP says CPP ”has been fooling our people for more than half a century.’

December 26, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman said the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), which is celebrating its 51st anniversary on Thursday, ” has been fooling many of our people for more than half a century.”   “There is

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At least 26 dead, 16 missing from Typhoon ”Ursula”

December 26, 2019

As Typhoon ”Ursula” continues to move away from the Philippines, authorities on Thursday recorded at least 26 people dead, 100 injured and 16  missing from the onslaught of the Christmas typhoon. Data from police and local governments showed 16 people

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Authorities seize P9.4m worth of illegal drugs on Christmas Eve in Caloocan, Navotas

December 26, 2019

Authorities seized around P9.4 million worth of illegal drugs during their Christmas one-time, big-time operation in Caloocan and Navotas City. In a press release, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said from December 24 to December 26, Navotas City

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