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Deaths from two quakes reached 16: NDRRMC

November 1, 2019

The death toll from  two strong earthquakes that hit Cotabato province has reached 16 with 403 injured and two missing, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council ( NDRRMC) said in a report on Friday. At least ten died from

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Duterte orders quake-affected LGUs to conduct thorough check on buildings to ensure integrity

November 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all local government units to conduct thorough inspection of establishments in their respective areas following the strong earthquakes that rocked parts of Mindanao during the past two weeks. In an interview with reporters on Thursday

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Duterte joins Filipinos in marking All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day

November 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte joined on Friday Filipinos in the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. In his message, Duterte expressed hope that this year’s observance inspires the Filipinos to “strengthen” their faith and “uphold” the traditions “as

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Duterte renews offer to Robredo to be drug czar with cabinet secretary portfolio

November 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his offer to Vice President Leni Robredo to be the drug czar with a cabinet secretary portfolio. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte reiterated the offer amid critics and detractors

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PSE index dips, but peso gains vs US dollar

November 1, 2019

The main Philippine share index ended lower on Thursday after gains in the last three sessions.  The peso finished at P51.74 against the US dollar from P50.885 on Wednesday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of

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Military orders troops to assist in helping areas hit by quake

November 1, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command  ordered troops to help the  Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council in providing assistance to areas hit by recent earthquakes in Mindanao. General Felimon Santos Jr., head of the Eastern Mindanao

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”Isko” justifies clearing operation in Manila North Cemetery

October 31, 2019

Manila City Mayor Francis “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday said the clearing operation they conducted inside the Manila North Cemetery is just right. In an interview with reporters, Domagoso said removing the informal settlers inside is challenging. “It’s not an

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Latest SWS survey shows war vs drugs is making ”positive results and success”: PNP

October 31, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday said the latest Social Weather Station ( SWS) survey showed their campaign against crime and illegal drugs is achieving “positive results and success”. “The steady decline in crime victimization over the last

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