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Fugitive wanted for murder in PH repatriated

MANILA -- A man who fled the country five years ago to escape prosecution for killing his own father has been repatriated to the Philippines to face justice. In a press conference...

DOLE-12 to release P12.7-M livelihood grants on Labor Day

GENERAL SANTOS CITY--The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 12 will release around P12.7 million worth of livelihood assistance to disadvantaged workers in different parts of the region as...

PNP confirms abduction of 2 female cops in Sulu

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it is constantly monitoring developments on the abduction of two female police officers in Patikul, Sulu. During Monday's press briefing, Philippine National Police (PNP)...

AFP backs PRRD decision not to lift CPP-NPA terror tag

MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said it strongly supports President Rodrigo Duterte's pronouncements that he is not yet lifting his proclamation tagging the Communist Party...

PNP warns rally organizers of infiltrators

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday cautioned groups holding Labor Day rallies to ensure that their ranks will not be infiltrated by members of violent terror groups such...

Anti-smoking group calls for ban on e-cigarettes

MANILA -- An anti-smoking advocacy group on Monday called on the government to ban electronic cigarettes or e-cigs in the country, saying health experts have yet to determine the dangers on the...

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