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DPWH aims to finish Manila Bay cleanup by July

By Ferdinand Patinio/Philippine News Agency MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to finish the “Sagip Manila Bay” clean-up works of the 1.5-kilometer area of Manila Bay...

AFP spox: Surrender of rebel arms, a confidence building measure

By Priam Nepomuceno/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- In localized peace talks, the laying down of arms by surrendered communist rebels is a sign of goodwill, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public...

New bus routes eyed in sync with closure of Edsa bus terminals

By Aerol John Pateña/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is mulling new city bus routes in Metro Manila as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) starts its strict...

New DAR order simplifies land use conversion process

By Christine Cudis/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) issued guidelines and procedures to streamline the tedious process of application for land use conversion through its Administrative Order...

Palace: Up to candidates, voters on how treat church endorsements

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Malacañang said it will leave to candidates and voters to decide regarding the endorsements made by the Church and other religious institutions supporting some opposition...

PNP, BFP, BJMP on full alert status during Holy Week

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Agencies under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) are on full alert status to ensure peace and order during the observance...

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