Military not engaged in partisan political activities

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The Makabayan bloc’s allegations that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), along with other government agencies, is engaged in partisan political activities are "meant to tarnish the image"...

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Palace releases EO allowing gov’t workers salary hike

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Government workers will soon be receiving the fourth and last tranche of their salary hike despite the delay in the passage of the proposed 2019 budget.

This, after Malacañang released an...

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Gov't appeals to keep oceans, seas plastic-free

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The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on Wednesday appealed to keep the oceans and seas free from plastic and other harmful pollutants following the...

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Schools discouraged from inviting poll bets to grad rites

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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday discouraged schools from inviting poll candidates to their graduation ceremonies.

In a statement, DepEd clarified that inviting candidates to...

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DILG files cases vs. 46 'narco politicians'

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Acting upon orders of President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday filed complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman against 46 incumbent...

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64 politicians on narco-list seeking re-election: PDEA

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The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday revealed that 64 out of 82 politicians on the “narco-list” are seeking re-election in this year's mid-term polls.

“I think it's 64 (local...

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Palace orders whole-of-gov't approach in poverty reduction

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Malacañang directed all government agencies to support and actively participate in the efforts to reduce poverty incidence in the country.

In Memorandum Circular 59, signed by Executive Secretary...

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Duterte signs law requiring PhilHealth coverage for all PWDs

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President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed into law a measure that provides mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Duterte signed Republic Act 11228 on Feb. 22 but a copy...

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