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Cagayan now under state of calamity
By Fernan Angeles CAGAYAN had just been placed under a state of calamity as the entire province has been render literally under water by the intense downpour of typhoon Ulysses. In a post uploaded by the Cagayan Provincial Information Office in its Facebook page, the provincial board cited the urgent need to declare the entire…
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Duterte multi-tasking, not sleeping — Roque
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG warded off allegations against President Rodrigo Duterte, whom netizens toyed anew as either missing in action or just asleep. In a public press briefing Saturday, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the President is “on top of the situation,” adding that the chief executive has been calling shots even while attending…
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Villar turns coconut wastes into viable source of income
The coconut tree has long been considered as the “Tree of Life” and for good reasons. All the parts of the tree can sustain a human life—the coconut fruit as food, the coconut juice is better than water as it is very nutritious, the palms and trunks can be used to make shelter among many…
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Villar calls for improved sewerage system to save Manila Bay
RECOGNIZING the importance that Manila Bay serves for Filipinos, Senator Cynthia A. Villar underscored the importance of a Sewerage Treatment Plan (STP) to help clean and save the bay. This was in response to the plan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to build the solar-powered Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Baywalk…
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No major revamp at PNP, says Sinas
By John Clifford Lintao THE new Philippine National Police hinted on changes that would only embark on filling up vacancies, and not a major revamp in the organization as it has always been in the past. PNP Director General General Debold Sinas said: “I don’t think it’s a major reshuffle. Kung ano pong bakante, kasi…
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Gov’t to borrow US$300M for COVID-19 vaccines
By Fernan Angeles PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the public not to fear COVID-19 because vaccines would soon be available for the Filipinos. However, the President hinted on the idea of borrowing funds to defray its cost. “Hindi na nakakatakot ang COVID-19. Andito na ang bakuna,” said the President in his taped public address. The…
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Sinas told to boost anti-drug war
By Fernan Angeles THE country’s newly appointed top cop had just received his first marching order – boost the government war against illegal drugs. At the Laging Handa briefing, no less than PNP Director General Debold Sinas admitted having been given a directive by the President to intensify the anti-drug campaign. “Ang pinakauna niya po…
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Bilibid riot: 4 killed, 64 injured
By John Clifford Lintao THE most recent gang war at the National Bilibid Prison facility in Muntinlupa City has resulted in the death of four inmates and injuring 64 others, says the Department of Justice. The riot at the New Bilibid Prison’s maximum security compound on Monday compelled authorities to impose measures, which include putting…
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Velasco takes oath before Duterte
By Fernan Angeles MARINDUQUE Rep. Lord Allan Velasco got what he wished for on his 43rd birthday – to become the Speaker of the 300-member House of Representatives, officially at that. In Malacañang, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco took his oath of office before President Rodrigo Duterte, con on Monday, the day he also celebrated his…
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Another riot at the Bilibid
By John Clifford Lintao EXACTLY a month after a gang war that saw nine inmates killed and scores injured comes another “free for all scuffle” at the New Bilibid Prison Monday morning. In a statement, the Bureau of Corrections said the incident started at around 8:40 a.m. at the maximum security compound. As of this…