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Ex-Negros Oriental solon, 5 others rapped over P10-M PDAF scam

MANILA -- Former Negros Oriental Rep. Herminio Teves is facing trial for his alleged involvement in irregularities in the disbursement of his 2007 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). The Office of the...

DOT allots P2-M to boost Zamboanga tourism

MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) has allotted some PHP2 million for a product enhancement initiative meant to revive Zamboanga tourism. In partnership with the DOT, the city government of Zamboanga...

Crisis unites Muslims, Christians: Marawi prelate

DUMAGUETE CITY – Bishop Edwin dela Peña of the Marawi Prelature said the conflict in Marawi City had brought together Muslims and Christians, fostering brotherhood and providing a venue for compassion,...

Muslims in Baguio welcome ‘liberation’ of Marawi

BAGUIO CITY — Muslim leaders residing in this city welcome the latest developments in Marawi City, after President Rodrigo Duterte declared Marawi “liberated from terrorist influence” on Tuesday. Imam Bedi Jim Abdullah,...

DILG assures transparency in Marawi rehab efforts

MANILA -- With the “liberation” of Marawi City from terrorist influence declared by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the government would be...

China to help in Marawi’s post-war rehab

BEIJING – China is ready to provide more assistance for the Philippines’ post-war rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Marawi City. “China stands ready to continue providing needed support and assistance in light...

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