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Bello seeks P1.1-B budget hike for repatriation of OFWs in Middle East

MANILA -- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III is asking Congress for an additional PHP1.1 billion into its 2018 budget for the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers...

Proposed P50-B DPWH budget cut met with dissent

MANILA -- The proposed PHP50-billion cut in the 2018 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions was met with dissent from members of both...

11K guns with expired license in Davao: PRO 1I

DAVAO CITY -- The Regional Civil and Security Unit (RCSU) revealed there are over 11,000 firearms in Davao Region that have expired licenses and owners had only until November 30, 2017...

DOJ forms task force to probe cases vs. rogue cops

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has created a task force to handle the criminal charges filed by Philippine National Police- Counter Intelligence Task Force (PNP-CITF) against policemen reported to...

Student with P2.5-M shabu nabbed in Maguindanao

DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao – Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-ARMM) arrested Wednesday afternoon an illegal drug courier and seized sone PhP2.5 million worth of...

Army always ready to serve nation like Bonifacio

MANILA -- Like Gat Andres Bonifacio, who is celebrating his 154th birthday Thursday, the Philippine Army (PA) is always ready to serve the people and protect the land. Army spokesperson Lt. Col....

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