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President Duterte calls US to return Balangiga bells

MANILA, July 24 -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called on the United States (US) to return to the country the bells of the Balangiga church, which were seized by the...

Pres. Duterte: West PH Sea issue to be tackled soon

MANILA, July 24 -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said the country’s improved relations with China have given the Philippines a better leverage over the negotiation on the West Philippine Sea...

Senators generally ‘satisfied’ with President Duterte’s SONA

MANILA, July 24 -- Several senators said they were generally satisfied with the accomplishments mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte in his second State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “In general, I’m satisfied,” Senate...

PRRD thanks China for helping PH

MANILA, July 24 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday thanked China for the assistance it extended to the Philippines, including two bridges the Chinese government has committed to build “for...

Duterte raises OFWs assistance fund to P1B

MANILA, July 24 -- Recognizing the significant contribution of Filipino overseas workers (OFWs) to the country’s economy, President Rodrigo Duterte in his second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday...

Congress urged to pass bills on disaster resiliency, death penalty

MANILA, July 24 -- President Rodrigo Duterte in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday urged both houses of the Congress to pass two legislations he prioritized--a measure...

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