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PNP just ‘reaching out’ in visits to media offices

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday clarified that it continues to reach out to media outlets for closer coordination and collaboration for better information dissemination to the public. PNP Director...

‘A cause for worry only if serious,’ Arroyo on Duterte’s health

MANILA -- Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday said the state of President Rodrigo Duterte's health should only become a cause for concern if the latter confirms it is "serious." Arroyo made the statement...

PAF allots P18.4-M for UH-ID helicopters maintenance

MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the Philippine Air Force Bids and Awards Committee, is allocating PHP18.4 million to buy spare parts for the maintenance of its four UH-ID...

Tax exemption for small-scale gold miners hurdles House

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a measure exempting small-scale gold miners from paying income and excise taxes. With 192 affirmative votes, four negative and one abstention,...

PNP sees group behind Lanao del Sur ambush of PDEA agents

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday revealed that they already have persons of interest in connection with the ambush that killed five Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) members and...

Mandatory PhilHealth coverage for PWDs OK’d in House

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading a measure providing mandatory Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) coverage for persons with disabilities (PWDs). A total of...

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