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Russia wants to continue ‘highest level’ of engagement with PH

MANILA -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday night confirmed that Moscow is keen to expand the high-level engagement between the two countries with President Vladimir Putin's future visit to Manila. Lavrov...

Over 1,500 ‘undesirable aliens’ barred from entering PH in Q1

MANILA -- More than 1,500 foreigners or "undesirable aliens" were barred from entering the country in the first quarter of 2018, with Chinese nationals topping the list with 583, the Bureau of...

PMA Class ’82 slams attack on Cebu mayor

CEBU CITY -- The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Sandigan Class of 1982 has denounced the recent slay attempt on one of its members, former police general and now incumbent Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor...

OP, Go extend immediate aid to Pasig fire victims

MANILA – Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Tuesday night visited and extended financial assistance to the victims of a recent Pasig fire that left three children...

Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins Thursday

MANILA -- Muslims worldwide will start the fasting month of Ramadan on Thursday, May 17. "In the name of the Ulema sector and by the authority vested upon me as NCR Mufti, I...

Palace hails House committee report on BBL

MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday lauded the move of committees of the House of Representatives to approve the committee report on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) without any amendments. “We welcome the...

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