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Stock index up, peso slightly lower vs US dollar

April 8, 2019

Philippine stocks rose while the peso ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday. The peso closed at P52.14 against the US dollar from P52.10 on Monday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the

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Military says personnel can defend themselves vs NPA assassins

April 8, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assures that the military personnel can protect themselves against possible assassinations. “While the NPA’s SPARU (Special Partisan Unit) elements do pose a threat to the security of our soldiers, especially those who are

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Two persons arrested for punching traffic enforcer

April 8, 2019

Authorities arrested two persons for punching a traffic enforcer in Valenzuela City last Sunday. A report from the Northern Police District said around 6:10 pm along MacArthur Highway in Malanday, Valenzuela City two drunken suspects punched traffic enforcer Leonardo Lim

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Abe, crown prince meet for first time since new era name release

April 8, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday met with Crown Prince Naruhito for the first time since the announcement on April 1 of the name of the country’s next era. At the meeting at the Togu Palace, the residence of

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Philippines raises alert level 3 in Libya

April 8, 2019

The Philippine government on Monday raised crisis alert level 3 in Libya, urging Filipino workers to avail of voluntary repatriation. Filipinos in capital of Tripoli and nearby areas should consider getting themselves and their dependents repatriated to avoid getting caught

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Albayalde meets head of Japan’s National Police Agency

April 8, 2019

Police General Oscar Albayalde, head of the Philippine National Police ( PNP), on Friday met his counterparts in Japan in a one- day visit to strengthen the cooperation between the two countries in fighting crimes. In a text message to

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Palace says Duterte critics “desperate” in creating hatred vs his policy towards China

April 8, 2019

Malacanang accused on Monday critics of President Rodrigo Duterte of becoming “desperate” following a survey that showed four out of 10 Filipinos expressed doubt on the “good” interntions of China towards the Philippines. “The President’s ardent critics and detractors have

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All Coast Guard units on heightened alert due to Holy Week, summer season

April 8, 2019

All the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) units nationwide were placed under heightened alert in preparation for Holy Week and the summer season. “It is my pleasure to have you all today as the Philippine Coast Guard kicks off the first

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