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62% approve admin performance on defending territory

MANILA -- The Duterte administration has obtained a 62-percent approval rating in its performance with regard to defending the country's territorial integrity against foreigners, a latest Pulse Asia survey showed. Pulse Asia president,...

Aquaculture biz to hire poor fishermen in eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY -- An aquaculture venture between the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and a leading feed producer will provide stable jobs to hundreds of poor fisher folks in the...

Lack of funds stalls post-Yolanda coco project

PALO, Leyte -- At least two major projects meant for the recovery of the region’s coconut industry, which was badly damaged by super typhoon Yolanda, will no longer be completed with the...

Comelec focused on preps for 2019 polls despite possible postponement

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains focused on the preparations for May 2019 midterm polls amid calls for its postponement. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez vowed to continue their ongoing efforts in...

PNP committed to improve disaster response skills: chief

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reiterated its commitment to tactical competence and readiness in times of natural disasters. Speaking at the start of Rescue Summit 2018 at the Quezon City...

Clear delineations needed to prevent ‘misencounters’

MANILA -- To prevent misencounters like what happened in Sta. Rita, Samar last June 25, clear delineations must be made when Army and police units conduct internal security operations (ISO), military public...

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