Angkas laments LTFRB’s plan to cut number of riders by 20K

December 21, 2019

Ride hailing motorcycle company Angkas is seeking public support to save 27,000 riders from losing their job. George Royeca, chief transport advocate of Angkas, said the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) has ordered the company to cut the

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Cimatu: 2019 saw Boracay bouncing back as one of world’s best islands

December 21, 2019

Months of hard work and tireless efforts paid off for the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) as the island once labeled as a “cesspool” bounced back as one of the best islands in the world this year. “We couldn’t be

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Gov’t utilizes P8M to aid quake victims in Davao del Sur

December 21, 2019

The government has spent more than P8 million to help the victims of recent strong earthquake in Davao del Sur. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director Ricardo B. Jalad said the Department of Social Welfare and

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No safe place to hide for NPAs, says DILG on killing of 3 NPA leaders

December 21, 2019

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Saturday that communist terrorist groups (CTGs) have “no place to hide” after two high-ranking leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed after a shoot-out with joint police and

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Duterte wants daily military drills to honor Rizal

December 21, 2019

Inspired by China, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he wants a daily military drills to honor national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Duterte made the statement during the closing ceremony of the National ROTC Summit and 1st Presidential Silent Drill

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PSE index rallies to close higher

December 20, 2019

The Philippines’ main share index rallied to close higher after falling steeply on Friday. The peso finished at P50.815 against the US dollar from P50.635 on Thursday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines

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Tolentino installed as Philippine Army’s new chief of staff

December 20, 2019

Brig. Gen. Rowen Tolentino has been installed as the Philippine Army’s chief of staff in a ceremony in Fort Bonifacio on Friday. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said the turnover ceremony was led by Army Commanding General Lt.

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Nearly half says Christmas holidays will be more prosperous

December 20, 2019

Most Flipinos have optimistic views on the holiday season and on facing a new year, a Pulse Asia Research survey revealed on Friday. Nearly half or 48 percent of Filipinos believe that the holiday season will be more prosperous for

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