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The following is the statement of Sen Imee Marcos and chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relation Re: Diplomacy, documentation, and resupplying our personnel in Ayungin Shoal The first line of defense is diplomacy. Let us settle our conflict in a peaceful manner. We should fully comply with our obligation under the UN Charter…
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Filipino farmers are benefitting from global fears of a rice shortage resulting from the adverse possible impact of El Niño phenomenon, which forced world suppliers to tighten supply in the world market, an agriculture official said on Monday. “For the longest time, Filipino farmers have always been at the losing end of the rice sector.…
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The Commission on Elections on Saturday approved the recommendation to implement the administrative transfer of 10 barangays in Makati City to Taguig in preparation for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in October. In a memorandum dated August 19, 2023 released by the Office of the Comelec Secretary, the poll body approved the recommendation…
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Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested last August 16 a 48-year-old Polish fugitive. BI FSU Chief Rendel Ryan Sy identified the fugitive as Cezary Krynski, who was arrested pursuant to a mission order issued by BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco. Krynski was arrested by the FSU in coordination with the…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to give funds to the Department of Education (DepEd) for the printing and issuance of certificates for students who have finished technical-vocational courses in senior high school so they can actually find work after graduation. “Ang promise noon[g ginagawa pa lang…
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Voting 268 against three and one abstention, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill that would increase the authorized campaign expenses of candidates in national and local elections. The increase is contained in House Bill (HB) No. 8370, which would amend Section 13 of Republic Act (RA) No.…
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The Chinese Coast Guard was asked to cooperate and not interfere with another resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed in the BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal, a military official said on Saturday. In a news forum in Quezon City, Col. Medel Aguilar, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), said that…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins the nation in commemorating Ninoy Aquino Day on Aug. 21, encouraging the public to set aside political differences and unite for the country’s welfare and progress. “I stand united with all Filipinos worldwide in commemorating the Ninoy Aquino Day. By standing for his beliefs and fighting for battles he…
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Palawan Third District Representative Edward Hagedorn has filed a House Resolution urging the Philippine government to “take appropriate action” in securing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through the conduct of joint multilateral maritime patrols. This comes after some Philippine vessels that were on resupply and rotation mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal were…
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Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II warned motorists who are yet to claim their license plates against unscrupulous people and groups that want to make money out of the distribution process. This early, Mendoza said he is already receiving reports that some people are already negotiating with LTO clients for…
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