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Pres. Duterte upbeat on PHL economy with coming of Chinese investors MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — President Rodrigo Duterte has good reason to be positive about the Philippine economy as more Chinese investors have expressed intention to invest in the Philippines. “Yes, I’m upbeat to our economy because China is[…]

MMDA to establish Marine Fire Station along Pasig River MANILA, Dec 30 (PNA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will set up its first ever Marine Fire station to respond to fire incidents along Pasig River and supply water to fire trucks in Metro Manila by the first quarter[…]

DND chief: It is very possible Maute Group, BIFF behind Leyte IED attack By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — It is highly possible that the Maute Group and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), which is now the object of focused military operations in Mindanao, could have conducted[…]

Aguirre wants DoJ offices cleared of ‘personal’ appliances MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — To reduce unnecessary monthly expenses of the agency, Department of Justice (DoJ) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II issued a memorandum order to imposed strict security measures against the use of appliances. Aguirre said he ordered the department’s Supplies[…]

Robredo tells Filipinos to honor legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo on Friday told Filipinos to honor the legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal by defending the rights of their fellowmen and the country’s freedom. In her emailed message for Rizal[…]

VP Robredo tells Filipinos to honor legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo on Friday told Filipinos to honor the legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal by defending the rights of their fellowmen and the country’s freedom. In her emailed message for[…]

AFP on tight guard vs terror groups planning to disrupt holidays MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — As the nation commemorates Rlzal Day, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it remains on guard to protect the country against possible attacks of terrorist groups. “The AFP is on guard in[…]

DOLE fast-tracks assistance to displaced workers in areas affected by typhoon ‘Nina’ MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional offices in areas affected by typhoon “Nina” are currently conducting profiling of displaced and affected workers to be able to provide emergency employment assistance to them.[…]

JBC shortlists 4 RTC Judges, Ombudsman Director as bets for Sandiganbayan Associate Justice MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) – Four Regional Trial Court (RTC) judges and an Ombudsman Director were included in the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) shortlist of candidates vacated by Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Jose Hernandez who retired last[…]

DPWH opens Circulo del Mundo in Pasay City to motorists MANILA, Dec. 30 (PNA) — Motorists can now use Circulo Del Mundo Bypass road in Pasay City. This after Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar officially opened thr road on Friday. “Circulo Del Mundo Bypass road[…]