Pres. Duterte appoints ex-AFP chief Cimatu as DENR secretary

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President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief and ambassador Roy Cimatu as the new Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)...

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DepEd vows to strengthen drug education program nationwide

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Photo from Manila Bulletin.Photo from Manila Bulletin.

The Department of Education (DepEd) is committed on strengthening the drug education program in the country to protect the youth from the adverse effects of dangerous drugs and in support of the...

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President Duterte vows jobs, education for police families

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President Rodrigo Duterte promised employment and education programs for families left behind by police officers killed in line of duty, as he visited the Police Regional Office-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-ARMM) Headquarters in Camp Brig. Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao on Friday (May 5, 2017). (Presidential Photo)President Rodrigo Duterte promised employment and education programs for families left behind by police officers killed in line of duty, as he visited the Police Regional Office-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-ARMM) Headquarters in Camp Brig. Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao on Friday (May 5, 2017). (Presidential Photo)

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte promised police personnel that the government has employment and education programs in place for their wives and children.

“Our constant worry, not only soldiers...

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132,908 families affected by 'Nina' in 4 regions, 1 death so far - NDRRMC

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National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mina Marasigan (right), briefs media men covering the agency on the onslaught of typhoon "Nina" Tuesday (Dec. 27, 2016) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mina Marasigan (right), briefs media men covering the agency on the onslaught of typhoon "Nina" Tuesday (Dec. 27, 2016) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)

In its Wednesday update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that 132,908 families or 602,770 persons were affected by the severe weather conditions...

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Vice President Robredo, ibinahagi ang ilang natutunan sa pagbisita sa South Africa

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Ibinahagi ni Vice President Leni Robredo ang ilang aral na natutunan niya umano ng ito'y bumisita sa South Africa para sa isang conference nitong nakaraang linggo.

Ayon sa Bise Presidente, hindi...

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President Duterte encourages village leaders to support a Federal form of government

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is welcomed by locals officials of Pili, Camarines Sur during his visit to the Typhoon Nina-stricken communities in the same town on Dec. 27, 2016.(Photo by Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo/PNA)President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is welcomed by locals officials of Pili, Camarines Sur during his visit to the Typhoon Nina-stricken communities in the same town on Dec. 27, 2016.(Photo by Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo/PNA)

President Rodrigo Duterte urged over a hundred village leaders to vote for a Federal form of government when it will be presented to a plebiscite, probably three years from now.

Speaking before...

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Pres. Duterte OKs PHP1,000 SSS pension hike, contribution increase

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over the 10th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on January 9, 2017. (Photo by Ace Morandante/PPD/PNA)FPV/ronPresident Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over the 10th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on January 9, 2017. (Photo by Ace Morandante/PPD/PNA)FPV/ron

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a pension hike for Social Security System (SSS) members along with a corresponding increase in contributions, Palace and SSS officials said Tuesday.

In a...

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Hero’s welcome awaits Pacquiao, Donaire in General Santos, Sarangani

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Another grand hero’s welcome awaits world boxing champion and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao when he returns home to this city and nearby Sarangani Province after his historic win on Sunday...

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