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DND chief backs Duterte’s plan to hold talks with ASG

MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has expressed his strong support to President Rodrigo Duterte's proposal to talk peace with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists especially those...

Suspect in slay of Ombudsman prosecutor killed in gun scuffle

MANILA -- The suspect in the killing of Ombudsman Assistant Special Prosecutor Madonna Ednacio-Tanyag was killed after a scuffle with his policeman escort on July 27. The incident happened at around 10:45 a.m....

NYC readies nat’l pool of youth negotiators on climate change

MANILA -- The National Youth Commission (NYC) aims to form a national pool of about 80 youth negotiators on climate change as it concluded in Metro Manila the Luzon leg of its...

Guevarra vows to evaluate rice smuggling cases

MANILA -- After President Rodrigo Duterte’s stern warning for traders to stop engaging in rice cartels, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said he would personally inquire on the number and status of rice...

‘Bayan for Bong Go’ movement launched in Metro Manila

MANILA — A group composed of grassroots organizations was launched in Metro Manila on Saturday encouraging Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Secretary Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go to run for senator next...

Duterte extends aid to Jolo fire victims

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte extended cash assistance to victims displaced by a fire in Jolo, Sulu and vowed to provide the local government with additional fire trucks. Duterte said the victims...

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