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Confirmed ‘Ompong’ death toll now at 23

MANILA -- The confirmed death toll from the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong has climbed to 23. This was bared by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in its Thursday afternoon...

All public transport stakeholders to benefit from modernization: DOTr

MANILA -- Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary Mark de Leon on Thursday clarified his remarks that drew flak from several groups and a lawmaker as the agency promoted the benefit of...

House to push for open-pit mining ban

MANILA -- House of Representatives Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is determined to ban open-pit mining following President Rodrigo Duterte's directive against this type of mining during his State of the Nation Address (SONA). During...

Gov’t vows maximum tolerance vs. martial law protesters

MANILA -- Government law enforcers will be exercising maximum tolerance during rallies, in line with the 46th anniversary of Martial Law declared by the late president Ferdinand Marcos on Sept. 21, 1972,...

NFA assures enough rice supply in areas hit by ‘Ompong’

MANILA -- The National Food Authority (NFA) has ensured sufficient rice stocks in the regions affected by Typhoon Ompong for both regular consumption and relief operations. This was in response to President Rodrigo...

House works overtime on 2019 budget

MANILA -- Lawmakers at the House of Representatives are working overtime, even extending plenary sessions until Friday, to ensure the timely passage of the proposed PHP3.757-trillion 2019 national budget. In a statement on...

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