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Equipment donation shows deepening PH-Russia ties

MANILA -- Russia's donation of equipment to the Philippine military shows the country's deepening ties with one of the world's superpowers. This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND) public affairs...

Voter registration for 2018 polls to resume next month

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume next month the continuing registration of voters for the May 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In Resolution No. 10214, dated Tuesday,...

MMDA activates ‘Oplan Undas’

MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will activate its 'Oplan Undas' starting October 27 until November 2 in preparation for the commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’...

Foreign law enforcers keen on adopting ‘OplanTokhang’: NCRPO exec

BAGUIO CITY -- Countries faced with problems on illegal drugs are eyeing to replicate the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) “OplanTokhang” to address their problems on illegal substance abuse and trading. Police Chief...

Ilocos Norte aims 20% hike in garlic produce

LAOAG CITY — In time for the October planting season, garlic farmers here are being encouraged to expand their production area as the province aims to deliver at least 20 percent...

Flower prices up ahead of ‘Undas’

BAGUIO CITY -- The prices of flowers being sold here have doubled one week before the observance of All Saints' Day. "Manang Azon", a flower stall owner at Harrison Road, said the...

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