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DA to impose general safeguards duty on rice imports

September 23, 2019

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has begun the process that would lead to the imposition of a general safeguards duty on rice imports and arrest their influx particularly this main harvest season. “We have started investigations and we expect to

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PNP welcomes SWS 82% satisfaction rating on war vs drugs

September 23, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Monday welcomed the 82 percent satisfaction rating of Filipinos on the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. Police General Oscar Albayalde, the PNP chief, said this showed the public’s appreciation on efforts by law

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PNP cites gains from conference with ASEAN chiefs of police

September 23, 2019

The Philippine National Police on Monday said their participation on the 39th ASEAN Association of Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) Conference showed their strong partnership and cooperation with international law enforcement community. “The active participation of the PNP in this annual

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Palace suspends work in gov’t to mark Family Week celebration

September 23, 2019

Malacanang allowed government workers under the executive branch to go home early on Monday to spend more time with their family. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, by the authority of President Rodrigo Duterte, issued Memorandum Circular No. 65 suspending work from

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JMSDF warship arriving for goodwill visit in Subic Tuesday

September 23, 2019

Another warship of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) is set to arrive in the country Tuesday morning. Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, acting director of the Philippine Navy public affairs office, said JS Asagiri is expected to dock at

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Three injured as portion of hotel collapses in Manila: police

September 23, 2019

At least three were reported injured after a Sogo Hotel building in Manila collapsed Monday morning.  According to  Manila Police District (MPD) spokesperson Superintendent Carlo Manuel, initial reports revealed that around 9:30 am, a portion of the building along Mabini

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House approves 2020 budget bill in record time

September 20, 2019

The House of Representatives approved Friday on second and third readings, House Bill No. 4228, or the 2020 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), which provides for the P4.1-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2020. This came after President Rodrigo Duterte certified

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Palace denies Duterte’s order over loan, grant suspension from 18 countries supporting probe vs PH EJKs

September 20, 2019

Malacañang denied on Friday that President Rodrigo Duterte directed all government agencies from getting loans, grants or any assistance from 18 countries that backed an Iceland resolution calling for an investigation by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) against

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