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PDEA lauds solon’s call for transfer of P900-M PNP fund

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) welcomed the move of Surigao Del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace S. Barbers to transfer the PHP900-million fund of the Philippine National...

PRRD calls on Congress to expedite BBL

DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte Sunday called on the House of Representatives to fast-track the approval of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that seeks to establish a Bangsamoro Government to...

8 killed as boat capsizes in Rizal

MANILA -- Eight people were reported to have drowned in Binangonan, Rizal after the motorbanca they were riding capsized Sunday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Monday. NDRRMC...

I-ACT vows stricter implementation of traffic rules

MANILA -- An inter-agency group tasked to address traffic woes in the metropolis on Monday vowed a stricter implementation of traffic rules and regulations as the holiday season nears. The Inter-Agency Council for Traffic...

President Duterte seeks to fortify relations with Japan on second official visit

TOKYO, Japan -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is in Japan for his second official visit which aims to further strengthen relations with one of Asia's economic powerhouses. The President and his official delegation...

Bill taps OFWs to fund gov’t projects

Rep. Jesulito Manalo (Party-list, ANGKLA) has found a way how overseas Filipino workers can safely invest their savings while helping the government. Manalo, chairman of the committee on overseas workers affairs, said...

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