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BOL plebiscite turnout ”edging up to 75%”: Comelec

February 6, 2019

Tuesday night’s explosions in Lanao del Norte on the eve of the second plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) failed to stop voters as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) estimates turnout at 75 percent. In a press conference on

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PNP says despite three explosions, BOL plebiscite ”generally peaceful”

February 6, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde said despite three explosions last night in Lanao del Norte, the second Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite is so far “generally peaceful”. “As of this time everything is peaceful and our teachers or plebiscite

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Coast Guard sends two ships to look for missing plane off Bataan

February 6, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) dispatched its Multi Role Response Vessel (MRRV) to conduct search and rescue operation for the pilot of a single engine plane that went missing last Monday. Capt. Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, said BRP Tubbataha and

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Lanao del Norte explosions acts of cowardice, Palace says

February 6, 2019

Malacanang condemned on Wednesday explosions in Lanao del Norte, saying they were “acts of cowardice” of those who were opposing the Bangsamoro Organic Law. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo expressed optimism that residents in Lanao del Norte as

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BI issues new rules on work permits

February 6, 2019

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is imposing stricter requirements and procedures in issuing special work permits (SWP) and provisional work permit (PWP) to foreigners intending to work in the country. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the bureau will require

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Two blasts rock Lanao del Norte day before BOL plebiscite

February 5, 2019

Two explosions rock Lanao del Norte Tuesday, a day before the second Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite. Col. Alex Aduca of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade said based on initial report the first explosion occurred along the national highway in front of

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Mitsubishi Materials Unit fined over data manipulation

February 5, 2019

Tokyo–Tokyo Summary Court ordered auto parts maker Diamet Corp. on Tuesday to pay 50 million yen in fine for manipulating product quality data in violation of the unfair competition prevention law. The court also slapped a fine of 2 million

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House to extend session till Friday to ratify 2019 budget

February 5, 2019

The chairman of the House committee on appropriations Tuesday said a ratified-2019 P3.757-trillion national budget will be ready for President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature next week as the House of Representatives will hold session until Friday.  Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya,

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