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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.,...

Veloso kin asks SC to allow testimony vs. recruiters

MANILA -- The family of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipino who is in Indonesia's death row for drug charges, on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to allow her to testify in...

Te quits as SC spokesperson

MANILA -- Lawyer Theodore Te on Monday confirmed that he will be stepping down from his post as Supreme Court (SC) Spokesperson and Public Information Office (PIO) chief. Te submitted his courtesy resignation...

PNP now pursuing suspects in latest Isulan blast

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now conducting pursuit operations against the persons or groups responsible for the latest improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Isulan town, Sultan Kudarat, which...

Major dockyard repair awaits BRP Gregorio Del Pilar

MANILA -- A major dockyard repair awaits Philippine Navy (PN) flagship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF-15) once she is pulled clear from Hasa-Hasa (international name Half-Moon) Shoal after grounding that resulted in...

PRRD gender projects prove he promotes women’s rights: Panelo

MANILA -- Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Monday reminded critics of President Rodrigo R. Duterte that protecting the rights of women remains a top priority of the Chief Executive, despite...

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