PCCI: Promote Visayas online | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star PCCI: Promote Visayas online | SunStar Sun.Star Insta-hit. Photos of tourists to Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte have surfaced online and have attracted many more to the destination. PCCI president George Barcelon urged players to produce more online content to promote tourism in the…

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NBI ordered to serve arrest warrant vs ex-Rizal town mayor, submit report after - The Manila Times

NBI ordered to serve arrest warrant vs ex-Rizal town mayor, submit report after The Manila Times THE Sandiganbayan Second Division has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to serve the arrest warrant issued against former Rodriguez, Rizal Mayor Pedro Cuerpo and to submit a report…

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Top cop assures public's safety on All Saints' Day | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Top cop assures public's safety on All Saints' Day | SunStar Sun.Star PAMPANGA. An elderly woman prays in front of the tomb of a dearly departed loved one at the Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Dolores, City of San Fernando. Thousands of people are expected to visit the cemeteries…

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Epic New Orleans Travel Guide and Tips

Epic New Orleans Travel Guide - 4 days in New Orleans Author Christina Benjamin highlights her 4 day New Orleans trip, while researching her next book. Video was filmed with iPhone 7+ and DJI Osmo mobile. Sights...

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Sandigan presses NBI to serve 6 month-old arrest warrant on Cuerpo - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Sandigan presses NBI to serve 6 month-old arrest warrant on Cuerpo Inquirer.net The Sandiganbayan has pressed National Bureau of Investigation Director Dante Gierran to execute the arrest warrant against convicted former Rodriguez, Rizal, Mayor Pedro Cuerpo that has been pending for…

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Rains expected across Visayas, Bicol as Paolo heads northeast - GMA News

GMA News Rains expected across Visayas, Bicol as Paolo heads northeast GMA News Light to moderate with occasionally heavy rains can be expected across the Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, the Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula. No tropical cyclone warning signal has been raised over the country as it Paolo is…

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OUR MARAWI: We will hold on to hope - Minda News

Minda News OUR MARAWI: We will hold on to hope Minda News MARAWI CITY (MindaNews / 30 October) — War raged in this city for 154 days. Days when the exchange of fire between terrorists and our security forces was as relentless as the bombings to flush these criminal elements out of the safe havens…

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'Be agents of positive change,' Duterte encourages Filipinos - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 'Be agents of positive change,' Duterte encourages Filipinos Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos on Tuesday to be agents of positive change and dedicate themselves to worthy causes in his message on the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. “Truly there…

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Observe pay rules: Dole Central Visayas | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Observe pay rules: Dole Central Visayas | SunStar Sun.Star THE Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Central Visayas reminded employers to observe pay rules for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, which have been declared as special non-working days. Although the “no work, no pay” policy applies on…

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Kalag-kalag travelers crowd Cebu ports, bus terminals - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Kalag-kalag travelers crowd Cebu ports, bus terminals Inquirer.net Travelers have started crowding Cebu ports and bus terminals on Monday, a day before the start of the two-day special nonworking holiday in celebration of the All Saints' and All Souls' Days. Ensign John Manuel Alip,…

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Delays in new ecozone proclamation being addressed - Philippine Star

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SSS probing alleged misconduct of officials - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News SSS probing alleged misconduct of officials ABS-CBN News MANILA - The Social Security System said Monday the pension fund is already investigating allegations of misconduct against two of its officials who withheld stock investment information from the pension fund. READ: SSS officials…

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Prelate urges meaningful observance of All Saints', All Souls' Day - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Prelate urges meaningful observance of All Saints', All Souls' Day Manila Bulletin A Catholic prelate suggested how the faithful can meaningfully observe All Saints and All Souls Day. Bishop Sofronio Bancud of the Diocese of Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecjia. (PHOTO FROM CABANATUAN. Bishop…

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Ex-US soldier robbed of P200K then killed in Pikit, North Cotabato - InterAksyon

InterAksyon Ex-US soldier robbed of P200K then killed in Pikit, North Cotabato InterAksyon MANILA, Philippines — A former member of the U.S. Army died in North Cotabato after he fought with two hold-uppers, who fled with the victim's money amounting to more than P200,000. Pikit police chief…

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DOT launches farm tourism program

“It’s more fun in Philippine Farms”! The Department of Tourism on Monday launched a program that aims to promote farm tourism among international and domestic visitors. Current Philippine trending info on popular art, culture, society, movie, music reviews, travel destinations, food, classic literature, bestseller book lists, modern, r...

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Renewable energy pushed in Negros Oriental to lessen climate change impact - Sun.Star

Renewable energy pushed in Negros Oriental to lessen climate change impact Sun.Star DOE-Visayas Regional Director Antonio Labios enjoined government offices to efficiently conserve energy, especially in the procurement of services, such as buying light-emitting diode (LED) or energy efficiency…

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Sandiganbayan gives Ombudsman go signal to probe Corona bank accounts - Rappler

Rappler Sandiganbayan gives Ombudsman go signal to probe Corona bank accounts Rappler CORONA WEALTH. The Office of the Ombudsman is now going after P131 million in assets of the late Chief Justice Renato Corona. MANILA, Philippines – Anti-graft court Sandiganbayan gave the Office of the Ombudsman…

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13 tourists nabbed over marijuana use in La Union

Officials from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) busted 13 tourists over alleged drug use in San Fernando, La Union, Unang Balita reported on Monday. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive special investigative reports.

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What Do Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Mean for State and Local Government?

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Finance chief: All mining sites to be reviewed under Duterte - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Finance chief: All mining sites to be reviewed under Duterte Inquirer.net Miners of Philex Mines, Tuba, Benguet, inspect the blasted portion of their open site mining area. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / LEONCIO G. BALBIN JR. The interagency Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) will…

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Camiguin ready for Asean events, tourist | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Camiguin ready for Asean events, tourist | SunStar Sun.Star CAMIGUIN. Tourists pose to have their photos taken with the giant cross marking the Sunken Cemetery in Catarman, Camiguin, as their background, over the weekend. The submerged burial ground, caused by an earthquake in 1871, is one…

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1000 cops assigned to North Cemetery; 500k visitors expected at South Cemetery - GMA News

GMA News 1000 cops assigned to North Cemetery; 500k visitors expected at South Cemetery GMA News At least 1,000 police personnel will be deployed to the Manila North Cemetery to ensure safety during the observance of All Saints' Day (Undas) as thousands are expected to pay respects to their…

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Only workers on duty during 2-day holiday would get extra pay — DOLE - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Only workers on duty during 2-day holiday would get extra pay — DOLE Manila Bulletin Only workers on duty during the two-day holiday starting Tuesday would get extra pay, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary…

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LIST: Lockdown schedules, road closures for ASEAN Summit - Philippine Star

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Arts, entertainment are now emerging industries in W. Visayas - Manila Bulletin

Arts, entertainment are now emerging industries in W. Visayas Manila Bulletin Iloilo City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has found that arts and entertainment are emerging working industries in the Western Visayas region. “These are industries we have to reckon with,” said Salome…

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Robredo urges Filipinos to remember Marawi heroes during Undas - Rappler

Rappler Robredo urges Filipinos to remember Marawi heroes during Undas Rappler WAR OVER. Soldiers celebrate as President Rodrigo Duterte says Marawi City is liberated from terrorists. File photo by Bobby Lagsa/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Leni Robredo called on fellow Filipinos to…

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Chinese businessman robbed of P2.3M by compatriots in Pasay - Manila Bulletin

Inquirer.net Chinese businessman robbed of P2.3M by compatriots in Pasay Manila Bulletin A Chinese businessman was robbed of over P2.3 million cash after meeting with two compatriots, who posed as house agents and promised him a unit in a posh condominium building in Pasay City Friday afternoon.…

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'Bihayeng Ayos' up to ensure safe All Saints' Day - Tempo

Tempo 'Bihayeng Ayos' up to ensure safe All Saints' Day Tempo A YOUNG boy repaints the tomb of a loved one at the Barangka Public Cemetary in Marikina City four days before All Saints' Day. (MB photo | Mark Balmores). The Department of Transportation has activated “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2017”…

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Public urged not to post plans, whereabouts on social media during Undas - Manila Bulletin

Public urged not to post plans, whereabouts on social media during Undas Manila Bulletin The Philippine National Police (PNP) today urged the public not to post their plans and whereabouts for the All Saints' and All Souls' Day this week on social media. (MANILA BULLETIN). Police official said…

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Farmer catches wife and lover in bed, hacks them to death - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Farmer catches wife and lover in bed, hacks them to death Inquirer.net DAGUPAN CITY — A farmer on Friday killed his wife and her alleged lover before killing himself in Mangatarem town in Pangasinan province, police said. Margie Doque and her supposed lover Eduardo Sacopia were caught…

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Theft suspect found dead in Talisay - Inquirer.net

ABS-CBN News Theft suspect found dead in Talisay Inquirer.net THE remains of a theft suspect who allegedly engaged in a shootout with police was found floating off the waters of Zone 3 in Barangay Biasoy, Talisay City, at 7 a.m. yesterday. The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Leonardo Panerio,…

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VP Robredo visits Vidal's tomb at Cebu Cathedral - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net VP Robredo visits Vidal's tomb at Cebu Cathedral Inquirer.net VICE President Leni Robredo on Saturday paid her respects to the late Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, whose remains lie in the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral mausoleum. At the mausoleum, the Vice President was accompanied by Cebu…

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Winwyn Marquez's 'Pintados' warrior queen National Costume - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Winwyn Marquez's 'Pintados' warrior queen National Costume Inquirer.net Uy's post, however, made some netizens question the “Pintados” part, saying the Pintados he is referring to are not from Cebu but from Tacloban City which celebrates the Pintados Festival. Uy made another Facebook…

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Estrada seeks to accompany Erap in Singapore sojourn - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Estrada seeks to accompany Erap in Singapore sojourn Manila Bulletin Former Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, who has been enjoying his life outside his detention cell for the past few weeks, is now asking the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division to allow him to accompany his father, former…

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5 facts about Marawi's liberation and its aftermath - GMA News

GMA News 5 facts about Marawi's liberation and its aftermath GMA News After more than 150 days of heavy fighting, our valiant soldiers and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) managed to liberate Marawi from Islamic State (IS)-affiliated militants. We owe nothing but our utmost…

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'Hello, mga ka-DDS': Steven Seagal lauds Duterte's fight vs. terrorism, drugs - GMA News

GMA News 'Hello, mga ka-DDS': Steven Seagal lauds Duterte's fight vs. terrorism, drugs GMA News Hollywood star Steven Seagal has admitted being impressed by President Rodrigo Duterte, especially the chief executive's feat in ending the Marawi siege and his continuing war against drugs. In an…

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PDEA-Western Visayas to add agents in Negros Occidental - Sun.Star

PDEA-Western Visayas to add agents in Negros Occidental Sun.Star THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Western Visayas will deploy more agents in Negros Occidental by December. PDEA-Western Visayas spokesperson David Garcia told SunStar Bacolod on Friday, October 27, they will add personnel…

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In his hometown, Duterte gives anti-drug lecture to kids - Rappler

Rappler In his hometown, Duterte gives anti-drug lecture to kids Rappler 'You know why I always appear angry on TV? It's because of the bad people....I want them to disappear so there'll be no one who will bother you,' the President tells parents and students at a Davao City school ... 'I said so…

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Filipinos start to flock to air, sea ports for Undas exodus - Rappler

Rappler Filipinos start to flock to air, sea ports for Undas exodus Rappler UNDAS 2017. Filipinos wait to board their vessels at the Batangas Port on October 27, 2017. Photo from the Philippine Coast Guard Twitter Page. MANILA, Philippines – Additional measures have been put in place for Oplan…

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Peace and order in Ormoc improves - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Peace and order in Ormoc improves Manila Bulletin By Felix N. Codilla III. Ormoc City – The city's peace and order condition has improved, with the number of index and non-index crimes down, according to the Ormoc police. Ormoc police chief Sr. Supt. Ramil Ramirez said data showed…

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NUJP calls out Duterte's legal counsel for 'lechery and misogyny' - Rappler

Rappler NUJP calls out Duterte's legal counsel for 'lechery and misogyny' Rappler CHIEF PRESIDENTIAL COUNSEL. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines calls out Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo for making a sexual joke during an interview with female journalists. File photo by Ben…

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49% of Pinoys doubt police list of drug suspects —SWS - GMA News

GMA News 49% of Pinoys doubt police list of drug suspects —SWS GMA News Nearly half of the number of Filipinos who know someone summoned for the government's "Oplan Tokhang" believe that none or not all of those called up are drug addicts and pushers, a recent Social Weather Stations survey shows.…

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3RD ONE VISAYAS BOY SCOUTS JAMBOREE GOES UNDERWAY - PhilBoxing.com

PhilBoxing.com 3RD ONE VISAYAS BOY SCOUTS JAMBOREE GOES UNDERWAY PhilBoxing.com BAYAWAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL - The 3rd One Visayas Boy Scouts Jamboree opened here last Tuesday with the local government of Bayawan City and the Negros Oriental BSP Council playing host to more than 4,000 Boy Scouts and…

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Isko Moreno resigns from Duterte government - Rappler

Rappler Isko Moreno resigns from Duterte government Rappler 'PERSONAL REASON.' Northrail chairman and CEO Franciso Domagoso quits the government corporation less than 4 months after his appointment by President Rodrigo Duterte. Rappler screengrab. MANILA, Philippines – Former Manila vice mayor ...…

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2235 pass electronics engineer board exams - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News 2235 pass electronics engineer board exams ABS-CBN News The Professional Regulation Commission announced Friday that 2,235 out of 4,784 examinees passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination given October 2017. Dino Dominic Forte Ligutan, of De La Salle University-Manila,…

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Boy who confronted Sid Lucero over Cardo wins best actor - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Boy who confronted Sid Lucero over Cardo wins best actor ABS-CBN News Morciano, a Tacloban resident, was the one who gave an introductory acting workshop to Samson. "Excited na raw si Justine na makuha ang trophy nya," Morciano told ABS-CBN News on Friday. "Noong nalaman nila na…

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4.5 kms of Laguna Lake Highway opens, touts 3-meter-wide space for bikers, jogger - InterAksyon

InterAksyon 4.5 kms of Laguna Lake Highway opens, touts 3-meter-wide space for bikers, jogger InterAksyon BCDA's Vince Dizon, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, Rep. Pia Cayetano, join DPWH Sec. Mark Villar and Transportation Sec. Art Tugade at Friday's opening of the 4.5-km Laguna Lake Highway, with its…

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Marawi foreign aid being sifted to ensure compliance with Duterte orders - Rappler

Rappler Marawi foreign aid being sifted to ensure compliance with Duterte orders Rappler REBUILDING MARAWI. With the liberation of Marawi, the Philippine government focuses on rehabilitation. Photo by Bobbby Lagsa/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – The task force behind Marawi rehabilitation is…

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More investments drive up employment rate in W. Visayas | SunStar - Sun.Star

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PRRD appoints ex-CSC chair Francisco Duque III as new Health Secretary - UNTV News

UNTV News PRRD appoints ex-CSC chair Francisco Duque III as new Health Secretary UNTV News President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Civil Service Commission chairman Francisco Duque the III as the new secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Duque previously served as the Health Secretary…

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