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GIR level continues rising, reaches $85.02b as of end-May

GIR level continues rising, reaches $85.02b as of end-May

June 7, 2019

Preliminary data shows gross international reserves (GIR) rose to $85.02 billion as of end-May from $83.88 billion as of end-April. This was announced by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno Friday.  At this level, GIR serves as an

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Japan cabinet oks bill related to gifts for imperial family

Japan cabinet oks bill related to gifts for imperial family

June 7, 2019

Tokyo–Japan’s cabinet adopted on Friday a bill to allow the Imperial Family to receive tributes worth more than 6 million yen that would be presented to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito. The bill will be submitted to the Diet,

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Palace expresses ”deep concern” over allegations of irregularities involving PhilHealth

June 7, 2019

Malacanang on Friday expressed ”deep concern” over the allegations of irregularities involving the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). “The Palace views with deep concern the allegations of irregularities involving the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), particularly those with regard to

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PNP says it eliminated ghost pensioners

June 7, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said there are no more ghost pensioners under their organization after they upgraded their system and equipment. “There have been incidents in the past that there are ghost pensioner but due to

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Marawi task force chairman ”very grateful” to Duterte after defense of hajj pilgrimage

June 7, 2019

The chairperson of Task Force Bangon Marawi said he is ”very grateful” to President Rodrigo Duterte for defending the sponsored pilgrimage they gave to 27 victims of the Marawi City 2017 siege. “I am very grateful for the President’s expression

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PNP orders recall of firearms owned by broadcaster Tulfo

June 7, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) ordered the recall of firearms owned by radio broadcaster Erwin Tulfo after his license expired last May. “The Philippine National Police has ordered for the recall or temporary safe keeping of the firearms of

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Admin landslide victory in polls shows voters want further reforms: DOF

June 7, 2019

The sweep by administration-backed candidates in last month’s midterm elections shows the desire of Filipinos for President Rodrigo Duterte to continue his pragmatic program of reforms that he has managed to implement during the first half of his term, Finance

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Duterte assures his administration will preserve ”fragile” peace in Mindanao

June 7, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday assured the Filipino Muslims his administration will preserve “fragile” peace in Mindanao. “Allow me to take this moment to assure you that this administration will endeavor to preserve the fragile peace that we have built

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