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142 Filipino UAE amnesty grantees arrive home

MANILA-- A total of 142 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Abu Dhabi who availed themselves of the amnesty program of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived home on Friday, the Department...

1st Filipino bishop appointed by Pope John Paul II passes away

MANILA — The first Filipino bishop appointed by the late Pope John Paul II has died. He was 89. Retired Archbishop Edmundo Abaya of Nueva Segovia passed away at around 3 p.m. of...

Deadline for FOI requirements under enhanced PBB 2018 slated Sept. 30

MANILA -- The Freedom of Information - Project Management Office (FOI-PMO) has reminded all departments and agencies to submit their pending FOI requirements. The FOI criteria are now included in the Enhanced Performance-Based...

No Pinoy among Maryland shooting casualties

MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday no Filipino was reported among the victims of the mass shooting incident in Maryland in the US on Thursday. Philippine Ambassador to the...

Guevarra appoints 353 prosecutors in media cases

MANILA -- A total of 353 prosecutors in different parts of the country have been appointed to lead the investigation of media-related cases being handled by the Presidential Task Force on Media...

Rizal, Batangas City score wins to tighten up MPBL south race

MANILA -- Rizal Crusaders recovered from a shaky third quarter to repulse Marikina Shoemasters, 75-69, in the MPBL Datu Cup at the Batangas City Sports Center in Batangas City on Thursday night. Appearing...

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