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Gov’t opens Marawi operations center

The government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), launched its operations center in Marawi, DSWD OIC-Secretary Emmanuel Leyco said on Friday, December 15. “This shall serve as the nerve...

Senate oks reso increasing military, police base pay; reviewing gov’t workforce salary

The Senate approved Wednesday on third and final reading two resolutions seeking to increase the base salary of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) starting January next year and calling for a...

Pinoys’ optimism consistent with PH economic outlook: Palace

MANILA -- Malacañang on Thursday hailed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey which showed rising optimism among Filipinos that their personal lives and the economy would get better next year, saying...

VACC wants ex-President Aquino charged over Dengvaxia issue

MANILA -- The Volunteers against Crime and Corruption (VACC) on Thursday said that it is recommending plunder charges against former President Benigno Aquino III in connection with the alleged anomalous purchase of...

DILG awards outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recognized 24 outstanding barangay justice committees or lupong tagapamayapa for their excellent performance in settling neighborhood disputes during the Lupong Tagapamayapa...

M-16s seized from NPAs in NE

MANILA -- Government troops seized assorted New People's Army (NPA) materiel, including two M-16 automatic rifles, following an encounter with communist terrorists in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija Wednesday morning. The incident took place around...

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