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Rizal, Laguna, Davao del Norte lead most competitive provinces list

MANILA -- Rizal Province was named the country's most competitive province for a third year in a row, in the recently concluded 6th Regional Competitiveness Summit held at the Philippine International Convention...

PH yet to tap EU financing for ‘Build, Build, Build’ program

MANILA -- The Philippine government has yet to tap development assistance from the European Union (EU) as another source of financing for its massive infrastructure program ‘Build, Build, Build’, the EU envoy said...

MMDA defers HOV scheme full implementation on Edsa

MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has suspended the full implementation of the expanded High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) scheme on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) as the Metro Manila Council...

More than 400 law enforcers sacked for drug-related offenses

MANILA – At least 400 personnel from various law enforcement agencies have been dismissed from the service for drug-related offenses, a Philippine National Police (PNP) official said Friday. During the Real Numbers press...

Makati court issues HDO vs. Peter Lim

MANILA -- A Makati City court on Friday issued a hold departure order (HDO) against businessman and alleged drug lord Peter Lim in connection with drug charges filed by the Philippine National...

8 Chinese nabbed for starting fight inside Pasay bar

MANILA-- Police arrested on Friday eight Chinese nationals for their unruly behavior inside a resto bar in Pasay City. Members of CCP Complex Police Community Precinct nabbed the foreigners around 1:25 a.m....

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