Pres. Duterte says illegal drugs is heaviest burden

President Duterte: Illegal drugs is heaviest burden MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday spoke on the drug problem, corruption and rebellion in Mindanao before his former classmates and fellow law graduates at the San Beda Law Grand Alumni Homecoming held at the Shangrila Hotel in Bonifacio[…]

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More jobs for Filipino PWDs pushed in Senate

More jobs for PWDs pushed in Senate By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — A senator is pushing for a measure that provides persons with disabilities (PWDs) with jobs in both the public and private sector. Under Senate Bill No. 1249, Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino to amend[…]

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Marce intensifies into tropical storm

‘Marce’ intensifies into tropical storm; 9 areas under Signal Number 2 By Janice M. Cave State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “Marce” has intensified into a tropical storm as it headed for Panay island Friday. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said the[…]

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Duterte postpones nationwide firecrackers ban

Duterte postpones nationwide firecrackers ban By Jelly F. Musico MANILA – Filipinos can still welcome 2017 with firecrackers after President Rodrigo R. Duterte said it would be too late to impose total ban on firecrackers this coming New Year’s celebration. ”It’s too late already. Everybody…they all have invested. It would[…]

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