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AFP to acquire diesel-electric subs in Phase 2 of modernization

MANILA -- The acquisition of the country's first diesel-electric submarines will be brought forward to Horizon Two of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP), Department of National Defense...

Carpio to decline nominations as next CJ

MANILA -- Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday said he would decline all nominations for the top judiciary post, stressing that he doesn't want to benefit from the quo warranto petition...

Poll workers welcome Casquejo’s appointment

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections-Employees' Union (Comelec-EU) supported the ad interim appointment of lawyer Marlon Sabucido Casquejo as their new Commissioner. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the employees’ group said the...

284 priests, religious leaders seek permit to own, carry firearms

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it has so far received 248 requests for firearms licenses from religious leaders. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, PNP chief Director...

Czech Republic opens Cebu visa center

MANILA -- The Embassy of the Czech Republic on Wednesday opened its new visa application center in Cebu City, in partnership with VFS Global, an international outsourcing and technology services specialist for...

Group of church leaders press for resumption of peace talks

MANILA -- A group of church leaders on Wednesday urged President Rodrigo Duterte and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to resume the formal peace talks that was set in...

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