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PNP orders immediate probe on radio commentator’s killing

July 11, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday ordered an immediate investigation on the killing of a radio anchor in Kidapawan City last night. “PNP chief, Police General Oscar Albayalde has directed the Police Regional Office 12 under Police Brigadier

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Palace hopes bill granting Duterte emergency powers to be passed

July 11, 2019

Malacañang expressed hope on Thursday that Congress will pass the bill granting President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to address traffic in Metro Manila and other highly urbanized cities in the country. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said

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Metrobank Binondo branch robbed, Moreno offers P1 million reward

July 11, 2019

Metrobank’s Binondo branch was robbed Thursday morning but a police report or a statement by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno did not say how much was stolen.  According to a police report, at least seven unidentified armed men broke into Metrobank

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Angat Dam level below critical level: Pagasa

July 11, 2019

Water level in Angat Dam plunged anew to below critical level on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. As of 6 am, Pagasa recorded the dam’s level at 159.63 meters, about 0.37 meters below Wednesday’s

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If speakership term-sharing won’t push through, it’s not reflection of Duterte’s lout, Palace says

July 11, 2019

Malacanang said on Thursday if his backed-term-sharing agreement in the House speakership would not be realized, it should not be considered as a reflection of his leadership.  Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo’s statement came amid reports quoting Davao City Rep. Paolo

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Palace admits having first confirmed Filipino suicide bomber cause for concern

Palace admits having first confirmed Filipino suicide bomber cause for concern

July 11, 2019

Malacanang admitted on Thursday that authorities’ confirmation of having first Filipino suicide bomber is a cause for concern.   In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered security forces to strengthen  surveillance and intelligence

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Philippines trade deficit declined in May

July 10, 2019

The Philippines trade deficit in May decreased to $3.28 billion, from $3.88 billion deficit in May 2018, the Philippine Statistics Authority ( PSA) said Wednesday. In April, the deficit reached $3.50 billion in April, from $3.70 billion deficit in April

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Ship catches fire while docked in Cebu

July 10, 2019

A crew of MV Trans Asia 1 was injured in a fire while the ship was docked and undergoing repair at FF Cruz Wharf in Mandaue Cebu Wednesday morning. Capt. Armando Balilo, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman, said based on

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