China accuses Philippines of trespassing
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Chinese coast guard attacked two Philippine supply ships on Nov. 16 using a water cannon for trespassing, according to its Foreign Ministry…
Duterte claim vs narco-politician based on intel
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By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s claim that a wealthy presidential aspirant was a cocaine user was…
Philippines to get more Sputnik, Pfizer vaccines
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The Philippines was set to take delivery on Friday of about 2.8 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine from Russia, according…
No extradition request yet for Duterte adviser
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The Philippine Justice department on Friday said it had not received a request from the United States to extradite a Filipino televangelist…
Peso weakens as central bank flags inflation risks
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BW FILE PHOTO The peso weakened against the dollar Friday after the central bank warned of inflation risks next year. The peso…
PEZA given authority to grant 2-year work visas to foreign investors, key employees
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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it now has the authority to issue two-year working visas to foreign investors, key employees,…
NGO coalition urges gov't to go slow on approving Pasig River toll road
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PASIG RIVER REHABILITATION COMMISSION Non-government organizations said the government needs to hold off giving the green light to the proposed Pasig River…
LGU competitiveness awards to be handed out next month
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PHILSTAR The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it will hand out awards to local government units (LGUs) and provinces it…
Local shares slip as BSP keeps key rates
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Philippine Stock Exchange index Philippine shares dropped for the third straight day on Friday as investors digested the decision of the Bangko…
Nature-pact goal to protect 30% of land and ocean hangs in balance
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Apo Myna – Neon Rosell KUALA LUMPUR — The central pledge of a planned new global nature pact — to protect 30%…