BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan — Residents and establishment owners here coalesced and asked the government not to close the island. In an attempt to save the island from closure, the group claimed they are open for rehabilitation but not closure. This is after the inter-agency task force composed of the Departments of Environment and Natural Resources …
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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced that Filipina Pauline Tamesis, has assumed the highest ranking post in the United Nations system in Cambodia. As UN Resident Coordinator, Tamesis will oversee the UN family of more than 20 specialized agencies, as well as affiliated programmes and funds, in Cambodia. At a welcome …
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Tuesday said he is ready to step down once President Rodrigo R. Duterte tells him so. Aguirre made this reaction amid calls for him to resign following the dismissal of drug cases against self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, Peter Lim and their accomplices. He …
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MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has not yet indicated what he will do “as president” once the proposed divorce bill reaches his desk, Malacanang said Tuesday. “I think, I made public his personal views on divorce, but he has not indicated what he will do officially as president. So he articulated his personal perceptions on …
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MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said all the 37 airports that it manages are ready for the passenger influx this coming Holy Week. All the area managers handling these airports across the country were told maximum deployment of service and security personnel must be ensured during Holy Week. CAAP …
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MANILA, Philippines – At least four persons were confirmed dead while 14 others were injured in a fire that razed the Manila Pavilion casino in Ermita, Manila on Sunday. The authorities have identified the two casualties, but the other two remain unidentified. The four were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The injured victims …
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and Kuwaiti governments are set to sign this month the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). This, after labor officials from both countries approved the final MOU draft on Friday in Manila. “In two weeks, the panels agreed to have the signing most likely …
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines –Northern Mindanao’s teenage pregnancy rate is higher than the national average. Commission on Population (POPCOM) Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez bared this on Wednesday, even as he called on parents to take an active role in addressing the problem. Perez presented the results of the National Demographic Health Survey of …
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ECHAGUE, Isabela – Reaching the age of 108–and still counting, centenarian Juanita Cariaga of San Miguel, Echague, Isabela considers her longevity as a feat for herself. What is her secret? She told the Philippine News Agency that she has been fond of eating malunggay (horseradish) and camote tops, as well as other backyard-raised vegetables in her …
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte and his long-time aide Christopher “Bong” Go are now discussing the Special Assistant to the President’s (SAP) potential senatorial bid, Malacanang said Monday. “Well, I understand, the President has broached it to SAP Go and it’s something that they are discussing between the two of them,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry …
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