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No need to prove oust-Duterte matrix

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- It is “totally unnecessary” to prove the legitimacy of the "oust-Duterte" matrix, which links journalists and lawyers to a plot to discredit President Rodrigo Duterte,...

PNP lauds workers for peaceful Labor Day rites

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Labor Day celebrations on Wednesday was so far generally peaceful, with no untoward incident reported, the Police National Police (PNP) said. “As of midday,...

PRRD optimistic Congress will pass measures for workers’ rights

By Lilian Mellejor/Philippine News Agency DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte is optimistic Congress will consider passing needed legislative measures that will fully protect workers’ rights, especially to security of tenure and...

AFP spox: Mass surrender of rebels highlights renewed trust in gov’t

By Priam Nepomuceno/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The recent surrenders of Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) fighters and their supporters is a strong indication that they are now convinced...

‘Strengthened’ Japan-PH ties hoped under Reiwa era

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Philippine government is optimistic of further strengthening strategic ties with Tokyo as Japan shifts to the Reiwa era upon the abdication of Emperor...

Anti-gov’t rallies could scare foreign investors away

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Despite being open to protests, Malacañang on Wednesday warned that some allied groups’ activities could “scare away” foreign investors and eventually result to job losses. Presidential Spokesperson...

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