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Cabinet members’ presence ‘necessary’ in Japan trip: Palace

By Azer Parrocha | Philippine News Agency MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet members are part of the official delegation to Japan because their presence is “necessary”, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador...

Lorenzana keen on offshore patrol vessels deal with Aussie firm

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday reiterated his interest to enter into an agreement with Australia-based global shipbuilder and defense...

DILG urges local execs: Support ‘Oplan Balik Eskwela’

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday urged local chief executives (LCEs) to support the Department of Education's (DepEd)...

Insulate sports from politics: Palace

By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno | Philippine News Agency MANILA — As the country is set to host the Southeast Asian Games this year, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Tuesday called on sports officials...

Cabinet members to work with trade missions in Japan trip

By EJ Roque/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Tuesday said Cabinet officials joining President Rodrigo R. Duterte's attendance to the 25th Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia...

PRRD won’t have chance to meet Emperor Naruhito in Japan trip

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte would not have the chance to meet Emperor Naruhito during his three-day trip to Japan, an envoy said on Tuesday. Philippine Ambassador to...

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