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Panelo says no inconsistency between his, DFA functions on foreign policy

November 19, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo insisted on Tuesday there has never been any inconsistency between the functions of his office and of the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding Philippine foreign policy. He made the statement after some senators, during the deliberation

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Duterte to attend ASEAN-ROK summit; Philippines, South Korea to ink 4 deals

November 19, 2019

The Philippines and South Korea are expected to sign four agreements during President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to South Korea next week, South Korea’s envoy said on Tuesday. The signing ceremony will take place at the sidelines of the 30th ASEAN-Republic

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POGOs can be taxed – Palace

November 19, 2019

Malacanang said on Tuesday Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) could be taxed contrary to the opinion of the Office of the Solicitor General. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Department of Finance has the primary mandate based

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US defense chief expresses openness on possible MDT review

November 19, 2019

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper expressed openness on the possible review of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between US and Philippines. “It’s always good to look at these things from time to time, to review, clarify, and strenghten it, based

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Low pressure area strengthens, may be tropical storm in 24 hours: Pagasa

November 19, 2019

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Tuesday reported that a low pressure area near eastern Samar developed into Tropical Depression ”Sarah”. Around 2 pm, ”Sarah” had maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour and gusts

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Cayetano says cauldon for SEA Games flame not expensive

November 19, 2019

House Speaker Allan Peter Cayetano justified spending P55 million funding for the symbolic cauldron to be lit for during the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.    During the Senate hearing on Tuesday, Cayetano as the chairman of Philippine Southeast Asian

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PSC 2020 budget up to P671.9 million

November 19, 2019

The Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) 2020 budget increased by P500 million, bringing the total to P671,964,000, said Senator Bong Go in a Senate hearing Tuesday.  During the interpellation by Senate Minority Franklin Drilon, Go – who is PSC’s 2020 budget

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Palace says Cayetano accountable to all SEA Games projects, including cauldron

November 19, 2019

Malacanang said on Tuesday House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano is accountable to all the projects and programs, related to the 30th Southeast Asian Games, including the alleged overpriced cauldron. In a phone patch interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said he

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