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Navy frigate pulled clear from Hasa-Hasa Shoal

MANILA -- Philippine Navy (PN) flagship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF-15) was successfully towed from Hasa-Hasa (international name Half-Moon) Shoal late Monday evening, an official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...

P35K grocery allowance awaits House staff

MANILA -- Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has authorized the release of PHP35,000 in grocery allowance for congressional staff. During the flag-raising ceremony at the House of Representatives on Monday, Arroyo said the months of...

Brace for heavy traffic due to Metro Manila bridge repairs

MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) urged on Monday motorists to brace for heavy traffic within the next few months due to the repairs of several bridges in Metro Manila. Repairs...

PAL cancels, delays Japan flights due to typhoon Jebi

MANILA -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said flights to and from Japan slated from Sept. 3-4 would be either cancelled or delayed due to typhoon "Jebi." "Jebi" is expected to hit Japan...

Comelec to hold special registration for elderly, PWDs on Sept. 5

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold a special voters' registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens on Wednesday in connection with the forthcoming May 2019 midterm polls. The...

NIA, Korean firm ink deal for P11.2-B Iloilo mega dam construction

MANILA -- The Jalaur River Multipurpose Project (JRMP) will be started earlier than expected with the signing of the contract between the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co.,...

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