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20 NutriAsia protesters in violent clash arrested

CAMP GEN ALEJO S. SANTOS, Bulacan -- Twenty workers and supporters of a labor protest against NutriAsia Inc. were arrested by police following a violent clash outside the company’s factory in Barangay...

Catholic bishop decries dispersal of NutriAsia workers

MANILA -- A Catholic prelate slammed the violent dispersal of NutriAsia workers and their supporters in Marilao, Bulacan on Monday. “That violent dispersion should really be condemned. The workers there have a right...

‘Recalibrated’ drug war will be within rule of law: Palace

MANILA -- The “recalibrated” war on drugs will be relentless and chilling as President Rodrigo R. Duterte promised, but will properly observe the rule of law, Malacañang assured on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry...

Alvarez, allies join House minority bloc

MANILA -- Ousted speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and former majority leader Rodolfo Fariñas, along with a dozen allies, have aligned themselves with the House minority bloc under deputy minority leader and ABS Partylist...

Investments except casinos welcome in Boracay: Palace

MANILA -- All investments, except casinos, are still welcome in Boracay, Malacañang said on Tuesday, insisting that President Rodrigo R. Duterte will not allow the construction of a gambling establishment in...

No ‘secret talks’ with China: Cayetano

MANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday assured the public the administration has not engaged China in "secret meetings" amid transparency calls on the issue of...

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