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Manila Bay Clean-Up 2018 postponed due to bad weather

MANILA -- Harsh weather has forced organizers of this year’s Manila Bay Clean-Up campaign to defer the annual event for the safety of all volunteers who showed up at the venue, the...

No notification of Balanginga bells’ return yet: DFA

MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Friday the government has yet to receive word from Washington amid circulating reports that the US defense secretary had announced the return of...

PFDA lauded for empowering fishing industry

MANILA -- Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday lauded leaders and workers of Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) for their dedication and hardwork as they celebrated their...

NBI nabs illegal recruiter who promises work in Qatar

MANILA---Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested an illegal recruiter who duped workers into paying PHP25,000 in processing fees supposedly in excchange for employment as hotel staff in...

MMDA to hold HOV scheme dry run starting Wednesday

MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to conduct its dry-run of the high occupancy vehicle lanes (HOVL) along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa). The dry-run will be held for...

DOJ reverses ruling, indicts Lim on drug raps

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday reversed its earlier ruling and indicted businessman and alleged drug lord Peter Lim on the case filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP). In...

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