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NCRPO targets zero firecracker injuries on New Year

MANILA -- With New Year's Eve revelries just a few days away, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced that it is now coordinating with local government units and national government...

‘Vinta’ affected families now at 117K

MANILA -- The number of families affected by typhoon "Vinta" has climbed to 117, 528 or 550,805 persons living in 1,019 barangays in Regions VII, IX, X, XI, XII, Mimaropa, ARMM, and Caraga. In...

Japan PM condoles with PH over ‘Vinta’, Davao mall fire

MANILA -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Monday night said Japan stands ready to provide assistance to the Philippine government over casualties and damages caused by Typhoon Vinta (internaitonal name Tembin) that...

Give according to your capacity only, priest tells godparents

MANILA -- An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Public Affairs Committee (CBCP-PAC) has reminded godparents to give only what they can only afford. “In our desire to please people...

19 dead, 26 hurt in La Union road mishap

AGOO, La Union — Nineteen persons including children and a five-month-old baby were confirmed to have died on the spot, while 26 were injured in a Christmas Day road accident along...

BPO still highest job generator in 2017

MANILA -- The internet-based job and applicant matching system of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) revealed that the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is still the biggest generator of...

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