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Ombudsman charges ex-Bacolod congressman for SEA Games fund mess

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered that former Bacolod Representative Monico Puentevella be tried for Malversation of Public Funds and violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices...

Ammo stash found in Marawi relief items

MANILA, June 27 -- Eastern Police District (EPD) operatives on Tuesday are now tracking down the suspect who allegedly smuggled 159 9mm rounds into relief packages intended for victims affected by...

Eleven Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Basilan

Sumisip, Basilan – Eleven (11) members of the notorious bandit group Abu Sayyaf operating in Basilan province voluntarily surrendered to the joint elements of the 74th Infantry Battalion under LTC JONAS...

Palace says 8-hour truce in Marawi ‘generally peaceful’

A Malacañang official has welcomed the result of the eight-hour humanitarian pause that was observed in conflict-stricken Marawi City last Sunday in celebration of Eid'l Fitr. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the...

Manila-Clark Railway Project to cut down travel time to 55 Minutes

Metro Manila --- The PNR North or Manila-Clark Railway Project, a 106-kilometer line connecting Manila to Central Luzon will tremendously cut down travel time by as much as 70 percent. With this...

Senator hopeful PNR has solid plan for maintenance

MANILA, June 26 -- With the Philippine National Railway (PNR) set to implement a PHP-3 fare hike on July 1, a senator on Monday expressed hope that the management would also...

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