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DND, AFP laud ML extension in Mindanao

MANILA -- An affirmation of trust and confidence. This is how Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana described Congress' decision to extend martial law in Mindanao for one year. "The DND...

Comelec mulls new hearing on conduct of barangay polls in Mindanao

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may conduct another public consultation on whether or not to push through with the holding of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls in...

DOT sees more tourist arrivals in Davao in 2018

DAVAO CITY –The Department of Tourism in Region 11 (DOT-11) is looking forward to 2018 with more tourist arrivals and higher tourist receipts. This, as 2017 performance indicates a positive trend in...

Lapu-Lapu City creates jr. police, parents brigade

CEBU CITY -- At least 1,000 students and parents in Olango Island were officially declared as members of the Lapu-Lapu City Junior Police and Parents Brigade in an investiture ceremony at...

Filipinos urged to help one another in times of disaster

MANILA -- While there are agencies designed to respond and help during times of calamities, ordinary Filipinos must also do their part to safeguard themselves and others during times of disasters. This...

Ombudsman suspends Dapitan City treasurer

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has directed the Secretary of the Department of Finance to suspend Dapitan City Treasurer Medelyn Pacatang for one year without pay after she was found guilty of...

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