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Duterte may take a rest as ASEAN counterparts observed he’s “overworked,” Palace says

November 6, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte may take a rest as his counterparts in southeast Asia commented he seemed to be “overworked,” Malacanang said on Wednesday. Duterte returned on Monday night from a four-day trip to Thailand where he attended the 35th ASEAN

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Army to donate funds for quake victims

November 6, 2019

The Philippine Army to allocate funds from soldiers’ meal allowances to help victims of the recent earthquakes in southern Philippines. “Every donation will be deducted from each Army personnel’s subsistence allowance for the month of November, which is equivalent to

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DILG said no crackdown vs militant groups

November 6, 2019

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday said there is no crackdown against militant groups after the arrest of more than 50 of their members in separate operations nationwide. Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said in an interview

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”Quiel” gains strength as it remains stationary over West Philippine Sea

November 6, 2019

Tropical Storm ”Quiel” slightly intensified as it remained almost stationary over the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ( Pagasa) said Wednesday.  According to the weather bureau, ”Quiel” has maximum winds of up to 75

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PSE index retreats from four-month high

November 6, 2019

The main Philippine share index closed lower Wednesday after surging to its highest since July. The peso ended at P50.61 against the US from P50.41 on Tuesday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines

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Palace says scope of Robredo’s role as drug czar still to be determined

November 6, 2019

Malacanang admitted on Wednesday the parameters of Vice President Leni Robredo’s role as the drug czar have yet to be determined. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace welcomes Robredo’s acceptance of President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer

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DILG says Robredo can be asset in campaign vs illegal drugs

November 6, 2019

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday said Vice President Leni Robredo could be an asset in the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. In an interview with reporters, DILG undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said Robredo’s long

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70,000 hogs culled since August, ASF task force head says

November 6, 2019

At least 70,000 hogs have been culled in the Philippines since the presence of African swine fever was detected  during the last week of August, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, ASF Task

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