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Duterte won’t railroad cha-cha

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will not railroad Charter change (Cha-cha) and has vowed to give lawmakers “ample time” to ponder on its proposed revisions, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry...

Navy’s first modern frigates to act as anti-air platforms

MANILA -- Once completed and delivered fully functional in 2020, the two missile-armed frigates contracted from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), will serve as the Navy's first anti-air missile platform. This was the...

DOH chief wants end to finger-pointing over Dengvaxia mess

MANILA -- Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday said it is time to stop finger-pointing over the Dengvaxia vaccine controversy, noting that the prolonged congressional probe has...

Health reform advocate accuses Sanofi of concealing Dengvaxia risks

MANILA -- Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon on Monday accused French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi Pasteur of concealing safety issues in its controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia. During the House committee on good government...

Dela Rosa: Some rebels now involved in KFR activities

MANILA -- Some members of the New People's Army (NPA) communist terrorists are now getting involved in kidnapping-for-ransom (KFR) activities. This was bared by Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald "Bato" Dela...

Ex-pres. Aquino faces Dengvaxia probe at House

MANILA -- Former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III attended on Monday a House hearing into the controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia worth PHP3.5 billion. The House committee on good government and public accountability invited...

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