CA confirms William Dar as agriculture secretary

December 17, 2019

The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the appointment of Dr. William Dar as the secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Dar vowed to lead the agriculture sector of the country towards sustainable food security and prosperous rural communities, bringing

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Central bank releases new 20-piso, enhanced 5-piso coins

December 17, 2019

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released Tuesday the new 20-Piso and the enhanced 5-Piso coins which are the latest to be circulated under the BSP’s New Generation Currency (NGC) Coin Series. The use of the 20-Piso coin—which is now

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13 alleged human trafficking victims rescued in Zamboanga City

December 17, 2019

More than a dozen of alleged victims of human trafficking in Zamboanga City were rescued on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday Capt. Armand Balilo, PCG spokesman, said 13 victims were rescued by the personnel from PCG Station

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11 people killed in road mishaps in southern Luzon

December 17, 2019

Eleven people died in separate vehicular accidents in the southern part of Luzon, according to the authorities. According to Cardona Police Station, nine people died in a three-vehicle collision involving two trucks and one passenger jeepney. In a phone interview,

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Cop killed in Taguig City

December 17, 2019

A police officer was shot dead by four unidentified suspects in Taguig City Monday evening. Southern Police District spokesperson, Police Major Jaybe Bayani identified the policemen as Police Master Sergeant Napoleon Zamora, 45, and assigned at the National Capital Region

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Death toll from Mindanao tremor rises to 7

December 17, 2019

The death toll due to the effect of magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit the province of Davao del Sur reached seven, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday. As of Tuesday, the NDRRMC failed to

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BOC-Port of Manila seizes P54-M worth of misdeclared sugar

December 17, 2019

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila seized P54-million worth of Korach-conditioned refined sugar misdeclared as steel, tex screw, clamp, nails and hardware fittings contained in 48 containers. The shipments from China arrived on different dates last August and September and

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Davao del Sur governor appeals for aid

December 16, 2019

Davao del Sur Governor Douglas Cagas on Monday appealed for aid  following a magnitude 6.9 quake that jolted the province on Sunday.  In an interview over ANC, Cagas sought more tents and other necessities for the evacuees from affected areas. 

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