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Malacañang backs probe on 10 mayors over Ompong absence

MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday supported the move of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to investigate reports that at least 10 municipal mayors in Cagayan Valley and the...

Comelec to utilize unused forms from past polls in Marawi BSKE

MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to utilize unused forms for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Marawi City set on September 22. In Minute Resolution No. 18-0693,...

DOTr urges jeepney operators, drivers to form cooperatives

MANILA -- An official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said jeepney operators and drivers must form cooperatives to facilitate easier access to financial institutions and ensure efficient public transportation...

We don’t need your advice, Palace tells Roxas

MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday said it would rather not listen to suggestions of former Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer and Cabinet official Manuel “Mar” Roxas II to lower the prices of...

Maynilad bares P422-M pipe replacement budget for QC

MANILA -- Utility firm Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is spending about PHP422 million to replace over two kilometers of old and leaky pipes along the portion of D. Tuazon Street from...

Gov’t to help miners gain public trust with responsible mining rules

MANILA -- The government has vowed to work with mining companies to build public confidence in the mining sector. At the Mining Philippines 2018 International Conference and Exhibition being held at Sofitel in...

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