Duterte says he offered to resign due to corruption

September 29, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday night that he offered to quit from his post due to “never ending corruption” in government. In a taped televised message, Duterte said he is already fed up with corruption. “I don’t know if

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Philippines to sell real estate properties in Japan – Duterte

September 29, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday that the government will sell its real estate properties in Japan to subsidize the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. In a taped televised message, Duterte said his administration has to raise money as he expressed

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Metro Manila remains under GCQ; Lanao del Sur under MECQ starting Oct. 1

September 29, 2020

Metro Manila, along with five other areas in the country, will be under the general community quarantine for the month of October while Lanao del Sur, including Marawi City, will be under modified enhanced community quarantine during the same period

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Navy eyes Nido, Matinloc to be monitoring station for Recto Bank and Malampaya

September 28, 2020

Navy chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo on Monday inspected two retired gas platforms in Palawan which will be converted into a monitoring station for Recto Bank and Malampaya gas platform. “This inspection intends to look at the viability of

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Palace reiterates Duterte not interested to prolong presidency amid call to postpone 2022 national polls

September 28, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is not interested to stay longer in office after his term ends in 2022. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated this on Monday following a call by Pampanga Rep. Mikey Arroyo to postpone the 2022 national election amid

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Coast Guard set to acquire first hospital ship

September 27, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to acquire its first hospital ship to augment humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations during natural and man-made crises. This was announced by PCG Commandant, Admiral George Ursabia Jr. during the Maritime and

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Fare rates in 12 modified provincial bus routes will not change: LTFRB

September 27, 2020

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Sunday fare rates of the 12 modified provincial Public Utility Bus (PUB) routes that will be opened on September 30, 2020 will not change. LTFRB Technical Division chief Joel Bolano said: “Currently

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Navy chief stresses Philippines commitment to peaceful settlement of maritime disputes

September 27, 2020

Navy chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo stressed the country’s commitment to peaceful settlement of disputes in the South China Sea in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award

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