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99 new immigration officers deployed at NAIA

MANILA -- A total of 99 newly-recruited immigration officers will be reporting to their assigned shifts and terminals at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) starting Tuesday. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime...

Annual military exercises enhance PH security

MANILA -- The annual "Balikatan" exercises is aimed at improving Philippine security, stability, and development. This was emphasized by Philippine Balikatan exercise director Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Salamat during Monday's opening ceremonies. "Balikatan 34-2018 is...

Comelec says no resolution banning campaign through social media

ILOILO CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here said there is no resolution that prohibits candidates from campaigning through social media, especially Facebook, said Iloilo City Election Assistant Officer Jonathan Sayno...

7 BFP officers promoted

MANILA -- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Officer-in-Charge Eduardo Año on Monday announced the promotion of seven officers of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to the rank of Senior...

Namfrel seeks volunteers for May 14 polls

MANILA -- The National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) is looking for volunteers for the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. The election watchdog group, which was recently accredited by the...

QC builds care center for CWDs

MANILA -- To provide for the needs of children with disabilities (CWDs) in the city, the Quezon City (QC) local government has established a special care facility for them in Barangay Batasan...

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