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Mindanao checkpoints to continue even without martial law

MANILA — Checkpoint operations in Mindanao will continue despite the lifting of martial law by year-end. “Well definitely checkpoints are going …

Pernia sees 10 to 12% poverty rate in PH by 2022

  MANILA — Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia on Wednesday said it is “possible and quite reasonable” that poverty incidence would …

House ratifies P4.1-T national budget for 2020

MANILA–The House of Representatives on Wednesday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed PHP4.1-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) …

Duterte vows support for retired MUP, dependents of fallen troops

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday promised to speed up the government’s assistance for retired military personnel, as well as …

MWSS cancels extension of water concession deals

MANILA — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has revoked the resolution extending the concession agreement with Maynilad Water Services …

Duterte considers expropriating water operations

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he will expropriate the operation of water facilities if he is not satisfied …

DOJ lauds concessionaires’ decision not to collect gov’t payment

MANILA — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday welcomed Maynilad and Manila Water’s decision not to pursue the more than PHP10-billion …

Caritas Manila asks faithful to offer Simbang Gabi masses

MANILA — The social action arm of the Archdiocese of Manila urged the faithful to sponsor “Simbang Gabi” masses to help …

Protection of IPs alive, robust in PH: NCIP

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Contrary to the bad picture being painted by communist-linked groups, an official of the National Commission on …

Filipinos urged to stand up for justice, equality, dignity

MANILA — A Palace official on Tuesday appealed to Filipinos to do their part in creating a discrimination-free world as the …

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