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Soldiers help repair Maguindanao homes damaged by conflict

DATU PAGLAS, Maguindanao -- Troopers under the 33rd Infantry Battalion (IB), one of the military units pursuing Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao, have repaired over the weekend several...

Proponent for Batch 4 assault crafts now in post-qualification phase

MANILA -- The proponent for Batch 4 of the Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (MPAC) project is now undergoing the post-qualification phase, Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said Friday. "(The proponent for)...

Classes in Luzon suspended due to ‘Gardo’

MANILA --Classes have been suspended on Monday, some up to senior high school only, in some areas in Luzon due to inclement weather brought about by typhoon "Gardo" (international name Maria). Classes in...

DND, AFP, DepEd hold advanced citizenship training program meet

MANILA -- The four-day capability-building workshop for the implementation of Advanced Citizen Training Program (ACTP) formally concluded Sunday. The participants in the event, which formally started July 5, were ranking officials from the...

PH students win 33 medals, awards at Bulgaria Int’l Math Competition

BURGAS, Bulgaria -- Young math wizards from the Philippines won 33 medals and awards, including a champion trophy, at the Bulgaria International Mathematics Competition (BIMC) held in Burgas, Bulgaria from July 1...

Public’s help sought on spate of local execs slays

MANILA -- Authorities are urging the public to work closely with the police for any leads into the recent spate of killings of local chief executives. In a statement over the weekend, Philippine...

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