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PNP law enforcement functions to remain unhampered by ceasefire declaration

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Officer-in-Charge Catalino S. Cuy has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to remain vigilant as they perform their law enforcement functions despite...

President Duterte leads commissioning of two ships to fight illegal fishing, quickly respond to disasters

DAVAO CITY—President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, December 21, led the commissioning of government ships BRP Lapu-Lapu and BRP Francisco Dagohoy, which are expected to help strengthen the state’s ability to combat...

Poe urges probe on capsized ship off Quezon

MANILA -- Senator Grace Poe said that a thorough investigation should be conducted into the incident where a passenger ship capsized between Dinahican Point, Quezon, and Polillo Island Thursday morning. “Although reports said...

Telcos reminded to consistently send mobile disaster alerts

MANILA -- As tropical storm “Vinta” is expected to make a landfall Thursday or Friday morning, a senator reminded telecommunications companies to consistently send free mobile disaster alerts to warn the public...

Ex-ERC chair charged with graft, 4 commissioners suspended

MANILA -- The Office of the Ombudsman ordered on Thursday a one-year suspension on former Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jose Vicente Salazar and four other commissioners of...

Aguirre to Bilibid inmates: ‘Stay away from illegal activities’

MANILA -- Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II reminded new inmates at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) not to get involved in illegal drug activities or any other crimes while in detention. “Huwag kayong...

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