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Mocha to run as independent candidate in 2019 polls

MANILA -- Resigned Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Ester Margaux “Mocha” Uson on Wednesday revealed that she is running as an independent candidate in next year's midterm elections. Uson, however, admitted...

Cayetano seeks deeper ties with EU states

MANILA-- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday underscored the need for the Philippines and Europe to deepen their engagement for better understanding of each other's countries. “The European Union and...

No visits to leftist groups’ offices: PNP

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has denied allegations of visiting offices of some organizations to monitor them in connection with the alleged “Red October” ouster plot against the Duterte administration. “The...

Ejercito leaves dad’s party; formally joins NPC

MANILA – Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito on Wednesday formally joined the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), leaving the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) party founded by his father, former president and now Manila...

DOTr committed to modernizing jeepneys by 2020

MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is sticking with its timeline for jeepneys across the country to be modernized by 2020, an official said Tuesday. “Tuluy-tuloy ang PUV modernization; kailangan po natin sila palitan...

Film directors laud QCinema int’l film fest

MANILA -- Film directors on Wednesday lauded the Quezon City local government for organizing the QCinema International Film Festival to give Filipino filmmakers greater opportunities to produce and show more independent movies. The...

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