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Army vice chief joins ‘Brigada Eskwela’ in Malabon

MANILA -- In line with its community development and engagement efforts, Philippine Army (PA) vice commander Major Gen. Robert M. Arevalo took part in "Brigada Eskwela" activities of the Malabon National High...

Rules for new telco player up for review: DICT

MANILA -- The terms of reference (TOR) setting the guidelines for the entry of a new major telecommunications player is yet to be approved by an oversight committee created by President Rodrigo...

Duterte counts on San Beda grads to contribute to PH progress

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, May 29, encouraged the new graduates of San Beda University (SBU) to join the shared task of protecting the welfare of marginalized Filipinos. Duterte congratulated...

SSS wants to invest in gov’t projects for longer financial viability

BAGUIO CITY -- The Social Security System is seeking to change its charter to give it more leeway to invest member contributions in more productive ventures like government projects, so the state-run...

DTI intensifies price monitoring on food, school supplies

CARMONA, Cavite – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez on Tuesday said the department has intensified its monitoring of hundreds of gasoline stations and commercial establishments amid the hiked...

House okays P1.16-B supplemental budget for Dengvaxia recipients

MANILA -- With President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s certification of urgency, the House of Representatives on Tuesday night approved on second and third reading a bill authorizing a supplemental budget of PHP1.161 billion...

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