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Philippine News

Self-confessed hitman Matobato posts bail

MANILA—The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Friday released from its custody Edgar Matobato, a self-confessed hitman …

ICC prosecutor warns Philippine authorities over killings

THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said she is “deeply concerned” about reports of extrajudicial killings of suspected …

The Philippine president’s next campaign: public smoking ban

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is turning to another battle aside from illegal drugs: smoking. Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial told …

Palace formally invites UN special rapporteur to look into alleged extrajudicial killings in PHL

MANILA – Malacañang announced Wednesday that it has already formally sent an invitation to the United Nations Special Rapporteur to …

Commission confirms appointment of PCO chief Andanar, 3 other cabinet secretaries

MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed Wednesday the appointment of four cabinet officials, namely the secretaries of energy, …

Palace answers FVR: President Duterte has long-term vision for PHL By Jelly F. Musico

MANILA – Contrary to former President Fidel V. Ramos’ observation, President Rodrigo Duterte has long-term vision for the Philippines based …

Pernia eyes at least 7% growth for PHL economy in Q3 ‘16

MANILA – Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia is optimistic on the sustained expansion of the Philippine economy in the …

Bill seeking to create an anti-extrajudicial killing council filed in Senate

MANILA – A bill was filed in the Senate Wednesday on the creation of an Inter-Agency Council Against Extrajudicial Killings …

DOH’s pilot Mega Treatment and Rehab Center in Nueva Ecija will be operational next month – Sec. Ubial

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday that the 10,000-bed mega drug treatment and rehabilitation center for …

DOTr rolls out new double decker P2P buses for passengers affected by ‘no window hours’ policy

MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched on Wednesday fourteen new double decker premium point to point (P2P) …

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