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New PA chief eyes programs to boost troop morale

MANILA – Living up to his reputation of giving premium to the welfare of troops, newly-appointed Philippine Army (PA) Chief, Major Gen. Macairog S. Alberto, vowed to institute programs that would boost...

House pushes for property valuation reforms

MANILA – The House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure seeking to reform the country’s real property valuation and assessment system. According to a statement on Tuesday, the Lower House passed...

Ex-PNA staff members welcome proposed revival of OPS

MANILA – A group of former editors and other staff members of the state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA) welcomed Malacañang’s plan of to abolish the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and replace...

‘Balikbayan’ yields fake credit, ATM cards

MANILA – Authorities urged the public anew to report incidents of credit card fraud following the arrest of a balikbayan engaged in making fake credit and ATM cards using stolen private information. National...

Draft WPS exploration framework ‘looking good’ in all aspects: DFA

MANILA – A Philippine-crafted draft framework on the joint exploration in South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) is now shaping up ahead of the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign...

New Army chief vows to continue reforms

MANILA – Efforts to transform the Philippine Army into a first-class military will continue, newly-appointed PA chief Major Gen. Macairog S. Alberto said Monday. Alberto made the promise during his assumption-of-command ceremonies at...

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