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PNP says drug problem a ”domestic issue”

March 7, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP)  on Thursday said the country’s problem in illegal drugs is a “domestic issue” after a United Nations official remarked it doesn’t respect ”rule of law”. Police General Oscar Albayalde, PNP head, made the statemnt after

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Unemployment, underemployment slightly lower in January

March 7, 2019

The unemployment rate in January is estimated at 5.2 percent, down from 5.3 percent during the same time last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. Among the regions, National Capital Region (6.4 percent), Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

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End-February 2019 GIR level rose to $82.9 billion

March 7, 2019

Preliminary data by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Thursday showed gross international reserves (GIR) rose to $82.9 billion as of end-February from $82.49 billion as of end-January. This rise in the GIR level was due mainly to inflows arising

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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir arrives for official visit

March 6, 2019

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahatir Mohammad arrived at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City Wednesday evening for a two-day official visit.  Mahathir’s plane touched down at 7:45 pm. Mahathir. 93, was welcomed with military honors .  Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea’s wife,

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Duterte names female appellate court justice to SC

March 6, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Court of Appeals Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. Javier, 62, has succeeded Associate Justice Noel Tijam, who retired last January, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said on Wednesday in

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Three rail projects affected due to budget passage delay

March 6, 2019

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) admitted on Wednesday the delay in the passage of the P3.757-trillion budget has affected implementation of at least three major rail projects, including rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3. In a press briefing

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Military denies mayor’s claim of Chinese harassment near Pag-asa Island

March 6, 2019

The military’s Western Command (Wescom) denies the claim of Kalayaan Mayor Roberto del Mundo that Filipino fishermen were being harassed by Chinese in the sandbars near  Pag-asa Island. Capt. Cherryl Tindog, Wescom spokesperson, said based on their record there were

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SSS president and CEO Dooc steps down

March 6, 2019

Emmanuel Dooc, Social Security System (SSS) president and chief executive officer, stepped down on Wednesday.  In a statement, Dooc said he submitted his letter of resignation to President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday due to the recently-signed Republic Act 11199 or

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