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CBCP: Church not an opponent of gov’t

MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday clarified that the Church is not a political opponent of the government. In a two-page Pastoral Exhortation entitled, “Rejoice and Be...

DSWD provides cash aid to indigent HS students

MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now catering to indigent high school students, providing them with educational assistance of PHP1,500 each, Acting Secretary Virginia Orogo said Monday. “Tapos...

DOLE to conduct compliance inspections on fishing vessels in GenSan

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to conduct another round of inspections on fishing companies and operators here to check on their compliance with labor...

NCRPO cops warned vs. napping on the job

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has a stern warning for policemen who are dozing off on the job. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) regional director Chief Supt. Guillermo Eleazar warned...

Quezon City anti-drug ops net 19 suspects

MANILA -- Some 19 drug suspects have been arrested in recent anti-criminality operations conducted by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD). In a report to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO)...

PRRD only willing to lead transition to federalism within his term

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is only willing to lead the Transition Commission should the country shift to a federal system of government if the execution of the transition plan will...

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