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Santiago resigns as DDB chief

MANILA — Four months after being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte, Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chairman Dionisio Santiago has tendered his irrevocable resignation. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea reportedly sent the word to...

Peso slightly down vs. USD ; PSEi ends flat

MANILA - - The Philippine peso stayed firm Tuesday but the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended flat as investors continue to weigh the impact of recent developments overseas as well...

Duterte allocates P500-M budget for wounded gov’t forces

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that at least P500 million budget will be allocated to the wounded cops and soldiers who fought for the liberation of Marawi. "I told Defense Secretary...

Palace relies on ‘good faith’ China won’t use dredging vessel in WPS

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said the Philippines would have to rely on good faith that China would not use its largest dredging vessel to build on disputed islands in the...

Oral arguments on petitions vs anti-drug war set Nov. 21

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday has set the oral arguments on petitions filed seeking to halt the government's anti-illegal drugs campaign. SC spokesman Theodore Te, in a briefing, announced...

House panel approves P100-M funding for PH Rise study

MANILA – A House of Representatives panel has approved a resolution seeking a PHP100-million budget allocation to fund the extensive survey mapping and exploration of the Philippine Rise, formerly known as...

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