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Duterte issues EO institutionalizing National Council Against Child Labor

September 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order institutionalizing the National Council Against Child Labor (NCCL). EO No. 92, which Duterte inked on September 17 and a copy of which was released on Friday, aims to “upscale” the implementation of

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Monetary Board cuts reserve requirements

September 27, 2019

The Monetary Board on Friday decided to reduce reserve requirements for universal/commercial banks, thrift banks , and rural banks by 100 basis points (or one percentage point).  The reduction will be effective on the first day of the first reserve

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12 Filipino sailors held in Iran for alleged fuel trafficking

September 27, 2019

Twelve Filipino sailors were detained in Iran for alleged in fuel smuggling, the Department of Foreign Affairs ( DFA) said Friday. The sailors of Al Buraq 1, an offshore supply ship, were seized by Iran officials on September 7. Reports

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At least 200 arrested in Makati’s 24-hour anti-crime drive: NCRPO

September 27, 2019

More than 200 persons were arrested by the Makati City Police Station during their “One Time Big Time (OTBT)” operation, according to National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRO). During the presentation, NCRPO chief Major General Guillermo Eleazar said the

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Palace on US Senate panel move to ban PH officials over De Lima’s detention: ”Insulting, offensive act”

September 27, 2019

Malacanang said on Friday it was an insult and offensive to the Filipinos the move by a US Senate panel approving an amendment to a pending bill that will prohibit entry of Philippine government officials involved in the continuous detention

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Philippines, Russia to exchange several deals when Duterte visits Moscow next week

September 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to witness exchange of various bilateral agreements, covering the areas of culture, health, and basic research. Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Ma. Amelita Aquino said this

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NCRPO says ”drug queen” has three arrest warrants

September 27, 2019

The National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) on Friday revealed that Guia Castro, the alleged “drug queen”. has three warrants of arrest. In a press briefing, Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar said one of the warrants against Castro  is

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Celebration at Japanese Embassy held for Albert’s conferment of Order of the Rising Star, Sun, Gold and Rising Star

September 27, 2019

On Wednesday, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda welcomed Ambassador Delia Domingo-Albert, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs, at his residence to celebrate the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star. This is one of

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