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Batanes appeals for food, transport for injured

July 27, 2019

Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco asked for aid after twin strong quakes struck the province Saturday morning. According to reports from the Batanes Provincial Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), at least eight were confirmed dead while 60 were injured

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Palace assures support for quake-stricken Batanes

July 27, 2019

Malacanang assured support for the affected residents in Itbayat and Basco after two earthquakes jolted Batanes Saturday morning.  In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace is closely monitoring the aftermath of the Intensity 5.4 and Intensity 5.9

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PCSO to ask Duterte to reconsider halting gaming operations

July 27, 2019

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will seek reconsideration from President Rodrigo Duterte to continue the agency’s gaming operations.    “Rest assured that PCSO shall appeal to the Office of the President for the resumption of the conduct of all

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Person arrested for illegal possession of firearms in Negros Oriental

July 27, 2019

A person was nabbed on Saturday due to illegal possession of firearms in Negros Oriental, which police placed under red alert status after a series of shooting incidents.  Chief Master Sergeant Edilberto Euraoba III, Negros Oriental provincial police spokesperson, said

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Five shot dead in Negros Oriental: police

July 27, 2019

A city councilor, former mayor, and three others were killed in separate shooting incidents Saturday in Negros Oriental. Police Chief Master Sergeant Edilberto Euraoba III, Negros Oriental police spokesperson, said in a belated report Fedirico Sabijon of Barangay 3, Siaton

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At least eight dead as two quakes rock Batanes: police

July 27, 2019

At least eight were confirmed dead while 60 were injured after two  earthquakes struck Batanes Saturday morning, the Philippine National Police ( PNP) Cagayan Valley region said. As of 10:30 am,  police said the victims were two newborn babies identified

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Duterte orders PCSO to stop operating gaming franchises, including lotto

July 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte Friday night ordered the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office ( PCSO) to stop operating all its gaming franchises, including lotto, due to alleged massive corruption. In a recorded message, Duterte said he would not honor any temporary restraining

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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Badminton

July 26, 2019

This picture shows inside view of Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, venue for the badminton and modern pentathlon competitions at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, while badminton Japan Open being held as a test event ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games,

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