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3 BIR investigators nabbed for extortion

MANILA -- Three personnel of the Makati Revenue District office of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) who figured in an extortion scam were presented to newsmen by the National Bureau of...

Ex-DOTr chief, 16 others rapped over PHP4.2-B MRT upkeep deal

MANILA -- Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on Monday filed graft charges against former Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and 16 others in connection with the alleged irregular Metro Rail...

Strong military good for country, people: AFP

MANILA -- Modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is a good investment for both the country and the people. This was emphasized by AFP spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo in a press...

CBCP reiterates opposition to arming of priests

MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reiterated its stand against allowing priests to carry firearms, saying that such gesture is not appropriate for them who are considered as...

SAP Go supports campaign vs. bullying in schools

MANILA -- Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Sunday expressed support to the campaign against bullying and called on school officials to establish measures to eliminate the unwanted...

RIMPAC-bound PH ships join formation exercise

MANILA -- Philippine Navy (PN) ships, strategic sealift vessel BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) and frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), took part in a formation exercise with other "Rim of the Pacific"...

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