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5,526 killed in three-year war on drugs: gov’t

July 18, 2019

A total of 5,526 drug personalities were killed during the Duterte administration’s three-year war against illegal drugs. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Marie Rafael said from July 1, 2016 up to June 30, 2019, authorities conducted 134,

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PSE index, peso finish lower

July 17, 2019

The main Philippine share index ended lower for the second day on Wednesday. The peso ended four centavos lower against the US dollar  from Tuesday to P51.13. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines

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MWSS orders Maynilad to reply to allegations of ”milk tea” colored water

July 17, 2019

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) directed Maynilad Water Services Inc., to compensate customers due to complains of discolored water. In an interview over dzBB, MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick Ty said they sent a letter to Maynilad ordering them

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Duterte just joking when he invoked MDT: Carpio

July 17, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte’s invocation of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) for the United States to attack China is a joke, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said Wednesday. “I think the President is just joking, just like his ‘jetski’

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538 kilos of ”hot meat” seized in Divisoria

July 17, 2019

About 538 kilos of ”hot meat” was confiscated in Manila on Wednesday. During a surprise inspection by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and personnel of Manila Veterinary Inspection Board, these ” hot meat” were discovered in Elcano Street in Divisoria. The

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PNP relieves Rizal provincial police director over Rodriguez incident

July 17, 2019

The Philippine National Police relieved the police director of Rizal province in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl during an anti-drug operation in Rodriguez town. Brig. Gen. Edward Carranza, director of the Calabarzon police, placed Col. Lou Evangelista

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”Falcon” maintains strength as it moves north-northwest: Pagasa

July 17, 2019

Tropical Storm ”Falcon” maintained its strength as it moved north-northwest, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported on Wednesday. In Pagasa’s weather bulletin issued at 5 pm, the center of ”Falcon” was seen at 265 kilometers east

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POGO occupy most office leasing transactions in first half: property consultant

July 17, 2019

After 18 years, Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) dislodged Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) as the top lessor of office space, according to an international property consultant. In a presentation on Wednesday, Pronove Tai President and CEO Monique

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