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Comelec probes video of alleged pre-shading of ballots

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Comelec probes video of alleged pre-shading of ballots By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Commission on Elections on Thursday started an investigation on a video showing alleged pre-shading of ballots as it called on people who have knowledge of the video to surface and file a complaint. In a press briefing, Comelec … Continue reading →

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Andanar hits ‘desperate’ detractors for using Netflix to hit PRRD

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Andanar hits ‘desperate’ detractors for using Netflix to hit PRRD By EJ Roque MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday night slammed detractors of President Rodrigo R. Duterte for allegedly criticizing him in a global scale through Netflix. “We find it desperate that, on the eve of … Continue reading →

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Mayor Sara hails Dabawenyos for favoring 12 HNP Senate bets

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Mayor Sara hails Dabawenyos for favoring 12 HNP Senate bets By Lilian Mellejor DAVAO CITY (Philippines News Agency) — Mayor Sara Z. Duterte has hailed Dabawenyos for their straight vote for 12 Senate candidates backed by her political party, the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), a first in this city’s history. “I have said that I feel … Continue reading →

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Over 18K national, local posts at stake in Monday’s polls

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Over 18K national, local posts at stake in Monday’s polls By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — A total of 18,072 national and locals positions are at stake in the May 13 mid-term polls. Based on Commission on Elections (Comelec) data, of the said number, voters will be electing 12 senators and 61 seats … Continue reading →

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Banner stories of Manila’s leading newspapers, Wed., May 8, 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Banner stories of Manila’s leading newspapers, Wed., May 8, 2019 (Philippines News Agency) INQUIRER – ‘Bikoy’ called to Senate PHILIPPINE STAR – Senate, NBI set probe of ‘Bikoy’ allegations MANILA BULLETIN – Inflation falls to 16-month low 3% DAILY TRIBUNE – ‘Bikoy’ can’t be coy MANILA TIMES – Manila owes GSIS P204M MANILA STANDARD – IBP rift exposed over ‘Bikoy’ show … Continue reading →

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OFW Bank to start operations after appointment of board members

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

OFW Bank to start operations after appointment of board members By Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The proposed bank for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will start operations as soon as all appointments of the board of directors are made, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the assurance after Labor Secretary … Continue reading →

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PRRD signs Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

PRRD signs Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act By Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill institutionalizing energy efficiency and conservation, enhancing the efficient use of energy, and granting incentives to energy efficiency and conservation projects in the country. Duterte signed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act … Continue reading →

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Comelec probes video of alleged pre-shading of ballots

Andanar hits ‘desperate’ detractors for using Netflix to hit PRRD

Mayor Sara hails Dabawenyos for favoring 12 HNP Senate bets

Over 18K national, local posts at stake in Monday’s polls

Banner stories of Manila’s leading newspapers, Wed., May 8, 2019

OFW Bank to start operations after appointment of board members

PRRD signs Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act