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Nearly 22,000 measles cases recorded nationwide: DOH

December 12, 2018

Close to 22,000 measles and measles-rubella cases have been recorded around the country, the Department of Health (DOH). Based on the latest DOH data , there are 21,819 measles and measles-rubella cases, including 212 deaths, from January 1 to November

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House passes bill amending 1987 Constitution

December 12, 2018

Voting 224 against 22 and three abstentions, the House of  Representatives Tuesday approved on third and final reading a proposal amending the 1987 Constitution that also lift the term limits of legislators and local officials. Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Resolution of

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Domestic demand helping Asia-Pacific economies weather China-US trade conflict

December 12, 2018

Economies in developing Asia and the Pacific are weathering external challenges thanks to robust domestic demand, while inflationary pressures are abating, said a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Wednesday. In a supplement to its Asian Development Outlook

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NDF consultant, wife ordered freed by Bacoor prosecutor

December 12, 2018

The Bacoor City prosecutor ordered the release of Rey Casambre, a member of the peace panel of the National Democratic Front (NDF) in its talks with government and his wife Patricia released on Tuesday. Casambre and his wife were arrested

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Duterte orders new AFP chief to ensure success of new strategy vs Reds

December 11, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered on Tuesday new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal to ensure success of a new civilian-led approach in addressing communist insurgency as embodied in Executive Order No. 70. Duterte

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Stock index surges, peso gains

December 11, 2018

Philippine stocks gained, with the key index rising 1.4 percent while the peso  rose slightly against the US dollar on Tuesday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index finished at 7,451.08, up 102.87. In the broader market, there were 106 gainers, 75

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Eight police officers promoted

December 11, 2018

Eight police officers have been promoted to the next higher rank   In an order given by Malacanang dated December 10 to Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, it said Civil Service Commission endorsed the promotion of the eight

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CBCP welcomes return of Balangiga Bells

December 11, 2018

Calling it a “priceless religious treasure”, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) welcomed the return of the Balangiga Bells 117 years after it was taken by American soldiers. In a statement, CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles said they

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