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Albayalde defends CIDG for asking Solgen’s help in preparing complaint vs Robredo, others

July 24, 2019

Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde on Wednesday defended the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group for seeking a legal opinion from the Office of the Solicitor General regarding the sedition complaint filed against Vice President Leni Robredo and other

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AFP cites importance of info sharing following identification of Indon bombers in Jolo cathedral

July 24, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) underscored the need for “cooperation and information sharing” with allied countries following the reported confirmation by the Indonesian government on the identity of the suspects involved in the twin bombings of a church

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Mayor Belmonte orders sidewalk clearing ops

July 24, 2019

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Wednesday ordered a clean-up operation in Barangay E. Rodriguez as a response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s call during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) for intensified measures to protect the environment.  A

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Not whole PH EEZ traditional fishing ground; Scarborough Shoal only – ex-officials

July 24, 2019

Only the Scarborough Shoal was identified as the traditional fishing ground by Filipino, Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen and not the entire exclusive economic zone of the Philippines based on an international tribunal ruling in 2016, two former senior government officials

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Nolcom chief gets 3rd star

July 24, 2019

The newly installed head of the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has received his third star in a ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Tuesday. AFP Chief of Staff General Benjamin

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JICA-assisted water treatment rehabilitation project in Pangasinan seen to close water quality gap in rural areas

July 24, 2019

The rehabilitation of a water treatment facility in Lingayen, Pangasinan could help close the gap in water quality in rural areas, according to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). JICA’s grant aid assistance to the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)

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PSE index flat, peso slightly lower vs US dollar

July 23, 2019

The key stock index ended flat while the peso was slightly lower against the US dollar on Tuesday. The peso settled at P51.135 from Monday’s P51,076. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached

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Palace clarifies Duterte wants Congress to consider liquor ban at 12 midnight

July 23, 2019

Malacanang on Tuesday clarified that a liquor ban at 12 midnight is what President Rodrigo Duterte wants the Congress to consider and not closure of establishments. “No. Liquor ban,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a press briefing. Panelo said

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