Duterte open to further extend martial law in Mindanao
July 25, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he would not hesitate to further extend the imposition of martial law in Mindanao if local government units would ask for it. Duterte made the statement during the inauguration of the Candon City By-Pass
PSE index, peso gain
July 25, 2019
The main stock index recovered from Wednesday to end higher while the peso ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday. The peso closed at P51. 11 from Wednesday’s P51.175. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association
Duterte OKs tobacco “sin” tax reform measure
July 25, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the bill raising the excise tax on tobacco products, Malacañang said on Thursday. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, in a text message to reporters, said Duterte inked Republic Act No. 11346, or “An Act Increasing the
Chinese warships passed through Tawi-tawi without notifying gov’t: Lorenzana
July 25, 2019
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Chinese warships passed through the waters of Tawi-tawi without informing the Philippine government. Lorenzana said the passage of Chinese warship off the waters of Tawi-tawi was confirmed to him by Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua. “They
Manila giving P500 monthly to Grade 12 students, seniors, PWD
July 25, 2019
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Thursday signed two city ordinances granting monthly financial aid for selected groups. Moreno signed the Ordinance No. 8564 and Ordinance No. 8565 which will grant P500 monthly financial assistance for Grade 12 students of government-run
PNP says CIDG complaint vs Robredo, others backed by evidence
July 25, 2019
The head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the complaint filed by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is backed with “substantial” evidence. “As I have said earlier, it’s substantial because they are supported by documentary evidence and
PNP says Moreno presenting suspects in presscon is his decision
July 25, 2019
The head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said public presentation of suspects in Manila is the mayor’s decision. In a television interview on Thursday, Police General Oscar Albayalde said Manila Mayor Isko Moreno did not violate any policy by
Palace: Constitution can’t be amended by mere concurrent resolution of Congress
July 25, 2019
Malacanang said on Thursday that changing certain provisions in the Constitution could not be done by a mere concurrent resolution in Congress as being pushed by one lawmaker. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said amending the Constitution
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