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Army announces massive recruitment program

DUMAGUETE CITY – A massive recruitment is ongoing for young males and females wanting to join the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to establish 10 more...

Duterte visits wake of slain cop chief in Isabela

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte condoled with the family of the slain police officer at a wake at the Isabela police provincial office here Thursday. In his 20-minute stay...

Group lauds Palace directives to put warnings on sugary drinks

MANILA--The Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) on Thursday welcomed the directive of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to place health warnings on the labels of sugar-sweetened beverages. “Front of pack...

No irregularities in Calida security firm’s deals with DOJ: Guevarra

MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday said there was nothing irregular over the contracts entered into by his department and the security services company owned by the family of Solicitor...

DILG serves suspension order to Aurora guv

BALER, Aurora -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday served a nine-month suspension to Governor Gerardo Noveras over a case of conduct prejudicial to the best interest...

Senators laud passage of Mental Health Law

MANILA -- Senators on Thursday lauded President Rodrigo R. Duterte's signing into law Republic Act No. 11036 or the Philippine Mental Health Law that would integrate mental health in the general health...

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