DoF commits to help in Ormoc rehabilitation - The Manila Times

DoF commits to help in Ormoc rehabilitation The Manila Times THE Department of Finance (DoF) has committed to help fund the rehabilitation of Ormoc City devastated by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake last month. In a statement on Monday, the agency said it will finance the reconstruction of Ormoc City's…

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Dismissed cop shot dead on way to town hall in Leyte - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Dismissed cop shot dead on way to town hall in Leyte Inquirer.net Police officers from the Scene of the Crime Operatives process the crime scene where one of the two men on board a motorcycle shot dead Hegino Gaspay in Barangay A. Tumamak, Villaba town in Leyte on Monday, July 31,…

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DOF: Rehab of Ormoc City after earthquake to cost P1 billion - Business Mirror

DOF: Rehab of Ormoc City after earthquake to cost P1 billion Business Mirror THE Department of Finance (DOF) has committed to help fund the rehabilitation of Ormoc City, devastated by a 6.5-magnitude earthquake early last month, with the amount needed for rehabilitation estimated at P1 billion. In…

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House panel to start hearings on proposed 2018 budget Tuesday - Philippine Canadian Inquirer

House panel to start hearings on proposed 2018 budget Tuesday Philippine Canadian Inquirer MANILA, July 31 — The House Committee on Appropriations will begin on Tuesday its public hearings on the proposed PHP3.767 trillion national budget for 2018. Committee Chair and Davao City Rep. Karlo Alexei…

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Damaged structures in Leyte, Samar quake areas used substandard materials: steel industry group - InterAksyon

InterAksyon Damaged structures in Leyte, Samar quake areas used substandard materials: steel industry group InterAksyon MANILA – Several damaged structures in quake-affected areas in Leyte and Samar bore substandard, uncertified concrete reinforcing steelbars (rebars), an industry group said in a…

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Priest caught with 13-yr-old girl relieved - Tempo

Inquirer.net Priest caught with 13-yr-old girl relieved Tempo Monsignor Arnel Lagarejos has been relieved of his duties as parish priest of Saint John The Baptist Church in Taytay, Rizal, after he was caught in a police entrapment operation with a 13-year-old girl he allegedly met through a pimp on…

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China produces gas from "flammable ice" under South China Sea - Nasdaq

China produces gas from "flammable ice" under South China Sea Nasdaq SHANGHAI, July 29 (Reuters) - China has successfully produced natural gas from methane hydrate, also known as "flammable ice", in an experimental project in the South China Sea, the land and resources ministry said on Saturday. A…

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NGCP restores power in Ormoc - The Standard

NGCP restores power in Ormoc The Standard National Grid Corporation of the Philippines energized its replacement 150MVA transformer in Ormoc Substation on July 28, ahead of the July 31 deadline set by the Department of Energy, in efforts to expedite the restoration of power transmission ...

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Improving weather as Typhoon Gorio exits PH - CNN Philippines

CNN Philippines Improving weather as Typhoon Gorio exits PH CNN Philippines Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 29) — Typhoon Gorio maintained its strength as it exited the Philippines on Saturday, while most of the country experiences better weather. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…

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P77B bridge, airport, dam to be built by Duterte gov't in W. Visayas - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net P77B bridge, airport, dam to be built by Duterte gov't in W. Visayas Inquirer.net ILOILO CITY — The bridge network connecting the islands of Panay, Negros and Guimaras will be among infrastructure projects to be implemented under the Duterte administration, the National Economic and…

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Ozamiz mayor, 14 others killed in police raid

This week's Visayan Business Post Digital Edition is out today. This week's headlines: Ozamiz mayor, 11 others killed in police raid Power supply in quake-hit Leyte, neighboring provinces fully restored Foreign national shot dead in downtown Naval US to address Balangiga bells issue, says envoy Your One-Stop-Shop for local and national news. Local news for the Global Visayan! #Philippines #EasternVisayas #Visayanbizpost #VBP #GlobalVisayan MANILA - Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo "Aldong" Parojinog and 14 others were killed in a series of raids in San Roque Lawis, Ozamiz City early Sunday.

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This week's Visayan Business Post Digital Edition is out today. This week's headlines: Ozamiz mayor, 11 others killed in police raid Power supply in quake-hit Leyte, neighboring provinces fully restored Foreign national shot dead in downtown Naval US to address Balangiga bells issue, says envoy Your One-Stop-Shop for local and national news. Local news for the Global Visayan! #Philippines #EasternVisayas #Visayanbizpost #VBP #GlobalVisayan Local news for the Global Visayan by Visayan Business Post

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This week's Visayan Business Post Digital Edition is out today. This week's headlines: Ozamiz mayor, 11 others killed in police raid Power supply in quake-hit Leyte, neighboring provinces fully restored Foreign national shot dead in downtown Naval US to address Balangiga bells issue, says envoy Your One-Stop-Shop for local and national news. Local news for the Global Visayan! ‪#‎Philippines‬ ‪#‎EasternVisayas‬ ‪#‎Visayanbizpost‬ ‪#‎VBP‬ ‪#‎GlobalVisayan‬ http://ift.tt/1PSiso1

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Cebu Landmasters planning to boost landbank in key provinces in Visayas - BusinessWorld Online Edition

Cebu Landmasters planning to boost landbank in key provinces in Visayas BusinessWorld Online Edition “Demand for housing, offices, and commercial spaces continues to soar in the Vis-Min (Visayas-Mindanao) area and CLI wants to be at the center as it happens,” CLI President and Chief Executive…

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Military validating reports of Maute leader's death - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Military validating reports of Maute leader's death ABS-CBN News MARAWI CITY - The military is looking into reports that Abdullah, one of the Maute brothers leading the siege in Marawi, has been killed, the spokespersons of Joint Task Force Marawi said on Sunday. "There are reports…

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Door remains open for GRP-NDFP talks - Bulatlat

Bulatlat Door remains open for GRP-NDFP talks Bulatlat President Duterte was more combative during his second state-of-the-nation address last Monday than was during his first SONA. Venting on his prime advocacy, the fight against illegal drugs, and against a wide range of perceived enemies and…

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Military validating reports of Maute leader's death - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Military validating reports of Maute leader's death ABS-CBN News MARAWI CITY - The military is looking into reports that Abdullah, one of the Maute brothers leading the siege in Marawi, has been killed, the spokespersons of Joint Task Force Marawi said on Sunday. "There are reports…

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High-value drug target in Central Visayas killed in buy-bust - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net High-value drug target in Central Visayas killed in buy-bust Inquirer.net Tero said Reyes ranked six in the list of high value drug targets in Central Visayas. He was elevated to the list of priority targets after police monitored the growing reach of the suspect's illegal drug…

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High-value drug target in Central Visayas killed in buy-bust - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net High-value drug target in Central Visayas killed in buy-bust Inquirer.net Tero said Reyes ranked six in the list of high value drug targets in Central Visayas. He was elevated to the list of priority targets after police monitored the growing reach of the suspect's illegal drug…

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Man killed in Quezon City gun attack - GMA News

GMA News Man killed in Quezon City gun attack GMA News A lone gunman shot to death a man in a bar in Quezon City Saturday evening. A GMA News report on Sunday morning identified that victim as Noel Sanchez, who died on the spot after sustaining six gunshot wounds in different part of his body. An…

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Palace on Duterte's stance on probes: Just a request - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Palace on Duterte's stance on probes: Just a request Inquirer.net Malacañang insisted on President Rodrigo Duterte's unprecedented order that all investigations of security troops involved in his antidrug campaign or martial law operations be cleared with him. Presidential spokesperson…

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Ozamiz mayor, 6 others killed in police raid

MANILA - Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo "Aldong" Parojinog and 6 others were killed in a series of raids in San Roque Lawis, Ozamiz City early Sunday.

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Wife says she was abandoned after Alvarez became Speaker

The wife of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said she was "abandoned" after he became the leader of the House of the Representatives.

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Malacañang hails 'strong' PH-US military alliance - The Manila Times

Inquirer.net Malacañang hails 'strong' PH-US military alliance The Manila Times Malacañang has welcomed the donation of two surveillance planes by the United States to the Philippines, saying it reaffirmed the “strong military alliance” between the two countries. The Armed Forces of the Philippines…

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Creation of JMTF Leon Kilat to secure Visayas - Inquirer.net

Creation of JMTF Leon Kilat to secure Visayas Inquirer.net Even before the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to wage an all-out war with the New People's Army (NPA), the Police Regional Office and Armed Forces of the Philippines Central Command (Centcom) have been prepared to face any attacks from…

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Gun-toting cop faces charges of abuse of authority, misbehavior – Albayalde - The Manila Times

Gun-toting cop faces charges of abuse of authority, misbehavior – Albayalde The Manila Times that showed one of his policemen flashing his gun at two minors during a traffic altercation in Pasay City, an officer said. Albayalde wants Police Officer 2 Manuel Carvajal Taytayon, who will be retiring…

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Pacquiao visits troops in Marawi - Rappler

Rappler Pacquiao visits troops in Marawi Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Senator Manny Pacquiao, a reserve officer of the Philippine Army, visited troops in Marawi Saturday morning, July 29. In his message to the soldiers, Pacman stressed his sadness everytime he hears soldiers and policemen dying in…

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Rebel, cop killed in separate clashes in Quirino, Pangasinan - GMA News

GMA News Rebel, cop killed in separate clashes in Quirino, Pangasinan GMA News A policeman and a rebel died on Saturday following separate encounters between government forces and suspected members of the New People's Army in Pangasinan and Quirino provinces. A News TV Live report said a member of…

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Pimentel open to review of PCGG's existence - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Pimentel open to review of PCGG's existence Inquirer.net Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Friday said he was open to revisit the continued existence of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) amid Malacañang's plan to abolish it as part of streamlining…

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Power supply in quake-hit Leyte, neighboring provinces fully restored - GMA News

GMA News Power supply in quake-hit Leyte, neighboring provinces fully restored GMA News Power supply in quake-hit provinces of Leyte, Samar and Bohol in Eastern and Central Visayas regions has been fully restored. Citing information from the Department of Energy (DOE), a report on Radio dzBB on…

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President Rodrigo Duterte ツ Ang Tunay Na Pagbabago

Ang Pinaka-Malupet na Interview ni Pres. Duterte sa isang International Media na tinutukan ng lahat... WAG MO ITO PALAGPASIN..!! ISA SA PINAKA-MAHUSAY NA PANGULO SA BUONG MUNDO NGAYON.!! Pls.. SHARE para maiparating sa lahat..

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'Bato' defends reinstatement of cops tagged in Leyte mayor's death - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin 'Bato' defends reinstatement of cops tagged in Leyte mayor's death Manila Bulletin Although it was not a direct, outright order, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Roland 'Bato' dela Rosa followed the statement of President Duterte while discussing the status of…

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Palace insists: Let complaints vs cops, soldiers be addressed to President - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Palace insists: Let complaints vs cops, soldiers be addressed to President Inquirer.net Malacañang insisted Saturday that investigations against police and military officials should be addressed to President Rodrigo Duterte, being the country's Commander-in-chief. Presidential…

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Power in 3 quake-hit Visayas provinces now restored – DOE - Davao Today

GMA News Power in 3 quake-hit Visayas provinces now restored – DOE Davao Today DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The electricity in three quake-hit provinces of Visayas has been fully restored, according to the Department of Energy. In a statement, the DOE said the restoration of power in the provinces of…

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DILG checks quake-hit government buildings in Ormoc, Kananga | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star DILG checks quake-hit government buildings in Ormoc, Kananga | SunStar Sun.Star TACLOBAN CITY, July 28 - The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Eastern Visayay Region have deployed newly-trained engineers to Ormoc City and Kananga town this week to validate public…

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Bogo City transforms into a business hub in the Visayas - Business Mirror

Bogo City transforms into a business hub in the Visayas Business Mirror BOGO City derived its name from a bogo tree (Garuda floribunda) that stood on the shore where Bogo wharf is now. Under its spreading shade, natives and incoming traders in sailboats loaded with goods bartered each other's…

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Freddie Aguilar to be appointed Presidential Adviser on Arts and Culture - The Manila Times

Freddie Aguilar to be appointed Presidential Adviser on Arts and Culture The Manila Times We were wont to think Freddie Aguilar has quietly returned to his deep passion for singing songs with nationalist content after the brouhaha at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) with his…

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Arms, ammo seized, 1 person arrested by Martial Law Special Action Group in CDO - InterAksyon

InterAksyon Arms, ammo seized, 1 person arrested by Martial Law Special Action Group in CDO InterAksyon CDO firearms search House of the Tago brothers in Cagayan de Oro City. Photographed by Menzie Montes, for News5 | InterAksyon. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Firearms and assorted rounds of ammunition…

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Catbalogan gov't upbeat of airport dev't project | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Catbalogan gov't upbeat of airport dev't project | SunStar Sun.Star Department of Tourism Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said there was public clamor to open the airport for commercial operations. Catbalogan City, the capital of Samar is two-hour drive from Tacloban, the regional…

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Cop killed, 3 wounded in clash vs NPA in Pangasinan - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Cop killed, 3 wounded in clash vs NPA in Pangasinan Inquirer.net A policeman was killed while three others were wounded in an encounter with communist rebels in Pangasinan on Friday morning. Police Chief Insp. Norman Florentino, of the Pangasinan provincial police, said the Regional…

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Power supply fully restored in 3 quake-hit Visayas provinces | SunStar - Sun.Star

GMA News Power supply fully restored in 3 quake-hit Visayas provinces | SunStar Sun.Star THE power supply in the three earthquake-hit provinces in Visayas has been fully restored, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Friday. DOE has been fully restored in the three provinces of Leyte, Samar and…

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Poe is newest bride-to-be - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Poe is newest bride-to-be ABS-CBN News Senator Grace Poe is going to be a bride anew after her husband Neil Llamanzares asked her, on bended knee, to marry him again. A post shared by Brian Poe Llamanzares (@heyitsbrianpoe) on Jul 27, 2017 at 6:11am PDT. Advertisement. Powered By ...…

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A look into plans to abolish the agency going after Marcos loot - Philippine Star

Philippine Star A look into plans to abolish the agency going after Marcos loot Philippine Star To abolish or not? Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre is opposing the abolition of the PCGG. The office of Solicitor General Jose Calida will benefit from House majority leader Rodolfo Fariñas' proposal…

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Gina Lopez 'heartened' by Duterte stand on mining - Philippine News

Philippine News Gina Lopez 'heartened' by Duterte stand on mining Philippine News Former DENR Sec. Regina Paz Lopez sings “Let It Go” with her staff at the DENR Central Office during the official turnover ceremony with new DENR Sec. Roy Cimatu. INQUIRER PHOTO/LYN RILLON. Former Environment…

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Hunger level lowest since 2004 — SWS - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Hunger level lowest since 2004 — SWS Philippine Star The June 23 to 26 survey, the results of which were published in BusinessWorld yesterday, showed that 9.5 percent of the 1,200 respondents said they experienced involuntary hunger due to lack of food. File. MANILA, Philippines -…

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Provisions for free tuition in SUCs removed from 2018 budget, ACT lawmakers say - GMA News

GMA News Provisions for free tuition in SUCs removed from 2018 budget, ACT lawmakers say GMA News The Duterte administration has stricken off provisions for free tuition in state universities and colleges, lawmakers from ACT Teachers Party-list said on Thursday. This, even though there was a P8.3…

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The sound unheard of the bells of Balangiga - Business Mirror

Business Mirror The sound unheard of the bells of Balangiga Business Mirror It is said that in the early morning of September 28, 1901, Filipino villagers attacked the men of the Company C of the 9th Infantry Regiment of the American Army. Many were killed and many more were wounded. On the side of…

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The victim was identified as Simon Rawlinson from New Zealand, 63 years old, and is presently residing at Barangay Bato in Maripipi, Biliran.

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Sereno: No TRO issued vs. RH law, all contraceptive implants - GMA News

GMA News Sereno: No TRO issued vs. RH law, all contraceptive implants GMA News Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno clarified on Thursday that the Supreme Court (SC) only stopped the registration, procurement and distribution of two contraceptive implants believed to be abortifacients by pro-life…

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Army says Mae Paner violated the law by wearing its uniform; but how about Mocha? - InterAksyon

InterAksyon Army says Mae Paner violated the law by wearing its uniform; but how about Mocha? InterAksyon Mae Paner in her "Army uniform," protesting martial law, a stunt which has gotten her in trouble. MANILA – The Philippine Army has released a statement on the stunt of activist and performer…

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