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UPDATE: ‘Salome’ maintains strength, threatens Marinduque, Quezon

MANILA -- Tropical Depression 'Salome' maintained its strength as it heads towards the provinces of Marinduque and Quezon. In its 2 p.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...

DSWD denies alleged irregularities in cash aid for Marawi IDPs

MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has denied alleged corrupt practices in the distribution of cash assistance for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Marawi City. Information officer of...

‘Salome’ strengthens, 21 areas under Signal No. 1

MANILA -- Tropical depression 'Salome' has intensified while crossing Ticao Pass in Masbate province Thursday morning. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), said 'Salome'...

Metro Manila Subway project on track: DOTr

MANILA -- The construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is on track, with the groundbreaking set by fourth quarter of 2018, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. In a statement, the...

Ex-DTI chief pushes for MSMEs inclusive growth

MANILA -- Former Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo said the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), or the economic integration of the 10 ASEAN member states, has been successful in improving trade and investments in...

SSC welcomes planned House probe vs. 4 SSS execs

MANILA -- The Social Security Commission (SSC) welcomed the House of Representatives’ move to investigate four Social Security System (SSS) officials who allegedly tapped the agency’s accredited stock brokers for their personal...

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