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AFP joins Filipino Muslims in marking end of Ramadan

June 5, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins Filipino Muslims as they celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan or the Eid al-Fitr. AFP Chief Gen. Benjamin Madrigal said the military “is one with our Muslim brothers and

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NCRPO breaks ground on P500m medical center in Taguig

June 5, 2019

The National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony of their P500 million medical center project in Taguig City. The ceremony started around 11 am led by Philippine National Police chief, Police General Oscar Albayalde

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P1.2 million worth of suspected shabu seized from suspects in Makati

June 5, 2019

Authorities on Tuesday confiscated P1.2 million worth of suspected shabu from seven suspects who were also engaged in illegal gambling during the time of operation. Police Colonel Rogelio Simon, Makati city chief, said his intelligence operatives arrested seven suspects at

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PNP to investigate death of SAF trainee

June 5, 2019

Philippine National Police ( PNP) General Oscar Albayalde said they will investigate the death of a Special Action Force trainee in Batangas to find out if there are possible lapses on their part. Last June 2, SAF trainee Pat. Manny

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10-year high of 1.3m jobs for April rounds created: NEDA

June 5, 2019

An estimated 1.3 million jobs were created over the past 12 months, the latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed, allowing the Philippines to log an employment rate of 94.9 percent, the highest among all April rounds of the LFS since

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Lorenzana calls for support for BOL as Muslims mark end of Ramadan

June 5, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana called for unity and support for Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) as Muslims all over the world celebrated Eid-al Fitr or the end of the holy month of Ramadan. “On behalf of our One Defense Team, I

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Refrain from celebratory gunfire to mark end of Ramadan: PNP

June 5, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) reminded the public, especially Muslim Filipinos, to refrain from the traditional practice of celebratory gunfire in marking the end of Ramadan. Police General Oscar Albayalde in a press briefing on Monday said the PNP

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Inflation rose to 3.2% in May, ending six months of decline

Inflation rose to 3.2% in May, ending six months of decline

June 5, 2019

Philippine inflation rose to 3.2 percent in May for the first time after going down for six months after hitting a near-decade high in the third quarter of 2018. “Philippine inflation went up by 3.2 percent in May 2019. This

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