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AFP chief gets his fourth star, 38 others promoted to next rank

MANILA -- Newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez was promoted to full general and given his fourth star during short ceremonies in Malacañang Tuesday. Galvez and...

Palace respects Sereno’s return to SC

MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday said it respects the decision of Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno to return to the Supreme Court (SC) and end her indefinite leave which started last...

Forbes lists Duterte as 69th most powerful person in 2018

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has been listed by Forbes magazine as one of the World’s 75 Most Powerful People in 2018. Duterte landed on the 69th spot of the Forbes’ list...

Palace recognizes Ombudsman power to probe Paolo Duterte

MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday recognized the power the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate cases involving public officials, including the alleged ill-gotten wealth of resigned Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte,...

Romulo-Puyat vows to continue DOT initiatives

MANILA -- While still "overwhelmed" by her appointment as the new Tourism chief, Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Wednesday said she looks forward to continuing the initiatives started by...

Gov’t workers to get mid-year bonus by May 15: DBM

MANILA -- Government workers will receive their 2018 mid-year bonus equivalent to one month basic salary starting May 15, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced on Wednesday. In a statement, DBM...

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