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PRRD’s 3rd SONA to be over in 35 minutes

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he will read his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) speech which will be over in 35 minutes on July 23. “I will read...

Gardo might exit PAR Wednesday

MANILA -- Typhoon Gardo might exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday. In the latest weather forecast released Monday, PAGASA...

PRRD agrees to halt remarks about church: Palace

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has agreed not to talk about the Catholic Church after his one-on-one meeting with Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Romulo on Monday, according to...

PRRD won’t declare martial law due to local execs’ slays: Sotto

MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday said he does not think President Rodrigo R. Duterte would declare martial law because of the recent killings of local officials. "I don't think...

US-China trade war has ‘some effect’ on PH: Roque

MANILA -- The ongoing trade war between the United States and China, which erupted last week, will affect the Philippine economy to some extent, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, however, said...

NDRRMC conducts pre-disaster risk assessment for ‘Gardo’

MANILA -- To ensure that all contingencies are in place, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday conducted a "Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment" (PDRA) following the entry of typhoon...

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