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PNP gears up to secure midterm polls

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has started preparing for the next year's midterm elections, PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said Monday. Speaking to newsmen, Albayalde said the PNP "started preparations...

Passage of ‘safer workplace’ law a victory to all workers

MANILA -- Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday welcomed the signing of Republic Act 11058 or An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) that seeks to amend the 41-year-old...

Malacañang dares Naga execs to prove ‘shabu hotbed’ tag is false

MANILA -- If Naga City is not a hotbed of shabu (crystal meth), then city officials should prove it. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday made this challenge as he called on Naga...

No war with defense counsels: Albayalde

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it welcomes the active participation and assistance of members of the bar during the service of warrants and court processes. Speaking to newsmen,...

Solon wants equipment upgrade for NAIA amid runway mishap

MANILA -- A partylist lawmaker on Monday stressed the need to acquire new equipment, particularly for airport rescue and firefighting services, following the runway mishap at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In...

Over 16K cops promoted to higher rank

MANILA -- More than 16,000 police officers promoted to a higher rank took their oath Monday at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. "This system of reward and...

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