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PNP: No imminent threat for ASEAN Summit 2017

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said there is no imminent threat for the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit 2017 which is scheduled next week. Despite this, PNP Director General...

Police arrests wife of terrorist leader Omar Maute

MANILA — Police have arrested Minhati Madrais, the Indonesian wife of terrorist leader Omar Maute, authorities confirmed Sunday afternoon. Iligan City Police director Senior Supt. Leony Roy Ga said Madrais, alias "Baby," was...

Expect heavy traffic on Quirino Highway due to MRT-7 construction

MANILA -- Motorists should expect traffic congestion along Quirino Highway in Quezon City starting Monday, November 6, due to the ongoing construction of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7). In its advisory...

First 1,000 days bill to combat child malnutrition -Angara

Senator Sonny Angara has called for the passage of a bill that seeks to mandate the implementation of a comprehensive healthcare program that covers the nine months of pregnancy and a...

Bill aims for zero hunger

The endorsement by the House committee on human rights chaired by Rep. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla (2nd District, Zambales) of the bill providing for a framework on the right to adequate food followed...

Davao City prepares for Candy Land theme of ‘Pasko Fiesta’

DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City government is now finalizing the activities for the coming Christmas celebration dubbed “Pasko Fiesta”, a yearly event to give Dabawenyos a joyful holiday even without...

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