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Growers, exporters call for zero-tariff on banana exports to Korea

MANILA -- The Philippines could lose South Korea as a top export destination for locally produced bananas three years from now unless tariffs are removed on this agricultural product. The proposed move is...

8 domestic flights cancelled due to bad weather

MANILA -- Eight domestic flights to and from Manila and Tuguegarao, and between Manila and Busuanga were cancelled as of Wednesday afternoon due to harsh weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)...

Bello mulls filing of raps vs. detractors

MANILA -- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III is ready to file cases against detractors for their “vicious and malicious attacks.” “Let me address you all, I am left...

DOJ mourns passing of ex-CA justice Puno

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) expressed grief over the passing of former Court of Appeals (CA) justice Ricardo Puno Sr. on Wednesday. "The entire DOJ family grieves the passing of one...

DND welcomes MILF move to decommission fighters

MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana welcomed the announcement of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) stating that it is willing to disarm and decommission over 30,000 to...

Arroyo, Alvarez vow to ‘continue good relationship’

MANILA -- Newly-elected Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Wednesday met for the first time following a leadership shakeup at the House of Representatives. The meeting at Alvarez's office came...

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