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Check schedule of poll offices to avoid hassle: Comelec

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) advised the public to check first the schedule of the Office of the Election Officer (OEOs) in their areas before going there to register. Comelec...

Roque is concurrent Presidential Adviser on Human Rights

MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson has been appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as concurrent Presidential Adviser on Human Rights. This was disclosed by Roque himself on Wednesday, although Malacañang has yet to release...

Ordinance to reduce unscheduled power cuts in Iloilo

ILOILO CITY -- Iloilo’s provincial government is pushing for an ordinance that regulates the planting of high-growing plants and prohibits the construction of structures below or within the right of way...

Add’l patrol boats to boost Iloilo’s rescue, anti-illegal fishing ops

ILOILO CITY -- The provincial government on Wednesday distributed patrol boats to three local government units (LGUS) to boost their anti-illegal fishing surveillance and rescue operations. The boats, each costing PHP345,000, were...

DOJ warns public vs unauthorized solicitation

MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday warned the public against unscrupulous people using the name of the agency for unauthorized solicitation. “Anyone who will be the subject of such...

2 Abu Sayyaf suspects nabbed in Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Joint police and military operatives have arrested two alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in a coastal village here, an official announced Wednesday. Chief Insp. Helen Galvez,...

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