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AFP: Martial law helped improve Mindanao economy

MANILA -- The implementation of martial law in Mindanao has contributed to further economic activity and development in the region, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo said...

DFA confirms death of missing Filipina student in Ireland

MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday confirmed the death of Jastine Vadez, a 24-year-old Filipina student in Ireland who was earlier reported kidnapped. Authorities found the body of...

Duterte to certify BBL as urgent ‘anytime soon’

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday assured that President Rodrigo Duterte will certify the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as urgent “anytime soon”. “The President promised to certify it,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque...

641 Marawi veterans promoted to next higher rank

MANILA -- Around 641 Philippine Army (PA) enlisted personnel, who took part in the five-month battle to liberate Marawi City from the clutches of the Maute Group terrorists, were promoted to...

DepEd 6 gears for 2018 Brigada Eskwela

ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing series of activities for the annual school maintenance week or known as the “Brigada Eskwela” slated May 28 to June 2. Dr. Lea...

Gov’t poised to suspend excise tax once oil price reaches USD80

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday assured that measures will be in place to protect consumers from incessant increase in oil prices including suspending the excise tax on fuel. “Excise taxes will be...

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