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Filipino-Chinese business group donates P1.2 million to fishermen in Recto Bank incident

June 28, 2019

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerse and Industry Inc, (FFCCCII) donated P1.2 million to rehabilitate the fishing boat being rammed by a Chinese fishing vessel near Recto Bank in West Philippine Sea. In a press conference on Friday,

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Duterte scorns 1987 Constitution as provision on protecting EEZ for “thoughless, senseless” Filipinos

Duterte scorns 1987 Constitution as provision on protecting EEZ for “thoughless, senseless” Filipinos

June 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte belittled on Thursday the Philippine Constitution, particularly the provision on protection of marine wealth and exclusive economic zone, saying it was only for “thoughtless and senseless” Filipinos. Duterte even apparently likened it to a mere “tissue paper.”

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Duterte may transfer Pinol to MinDA

June 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing to transfer Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol to the Mindanao Development Authority ( MinDA). This was after Pinol offered his resignation as Department of Agriculture chief. “With the best interest of the Department of Agriculture and

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Pìñol offers to resign, Go says

June 27, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has offered his courtesy resignation to President Rodrigo Duterte, incoming Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Thursday. “With the best interest of the Department of Agriculture and its stakeholders, may I request that I be relieved

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PSE index, peso gain

June 27, 2019

The main Philippine stock index and the peso ended higher on Thursday. The peso closed at P51.27 against the US dollar from P51.50. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached $876.87 million from

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Duterte warns of military takeover of NAIA if security not improved

June 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte may tap the military if security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is not improved and for barter activities in southern Philippines. Duterte warned of bringing in the Air Force to the country’s premier airport after his

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Students to get free train rides at certain hours starting July 1

June 27, 2019

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday announced free train ride and exemption from terminal fees in airports and piers for students starting July 1. As part of the “Malasakit” ( concern) initiative of the Department of Transportation, Transport Secretary

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Duterte names new BJMP head, ex-Army general to PhilHealth board

June 27, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed new head of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and a retired military general as member of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) board of directors. Duterte signed the appointment papers of Chief Supt.

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