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Gov’t taking steps to address inflation

MANILA -- The chairman of the House appropriations committee on Thursday assured the public that the government is taking steps to control the impact of soaring inflation. Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles made...

SolGen mulls libel rap vs. Trillanes

MANILA -- Solicitor General Jose Calida on Thursday said he plans to sue beleaguered senator Antonio Trillanes IV for the slanderous statements made by the latter against him. "The putschist Mr. Trillanes ranted...

PAL gives 20% discount to AFP personnel

MANILA -- In line with ongoing efforts to recognize the Filipino troops' efforts in bringing peace and development, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday...

AFP holds symposium for Nat’l Peace Consciousness Month

MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday conducted a one-day symposium in observance of the National Peace Consciousness Month. Col. Noel Detoyato, military public affairs office chief, said the...

Damages from ‘Ompong’ reach P21.2-B

MANILA – Typhoon Ompong has inflicted PHP21.26 billion worth of damages on infrastructure and agriculture in six regions, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. In an update, NDRRMC...

Chinese, Japanese coast guard ships ‘escort’ new PH Navy ship

MANILA – The BRP Tarlac (LD-601), Philippine Navy’s newest and largest sealift vessel, was met and escorted by Chinese and Japanese coast guard vessels last Sept. 24 as it sails near a...

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