Iran’s national police chief gave protesters deemed to have joined “riots” three days to surrender or face harsh legal action, while promising
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The Department of Public Works and Highways has created a new task force, Oplan Kontra Baha, to institutionalize clearing and cleaning operations
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The Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman, arrived in the country from South Korea on Jan. 17,
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The provincial government of Iloilo is reviewing a proposal by MetPower Venture Partners to establish an advanced solid waste management facility that
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Manuel Bonoan, former DPWH secretary linked to the flood control scandal, has returned to the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration reported. He
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An estimated 3.3 million people attended the Sinulog Grand Parade in Cebu City on January 18, according to local disaster authorities. The
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Women’s rights group GABRIELA warned of a growing “epidemic” of violence against women and children in the Philippines, citing cases from domestic
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The Pasig River Esplanade is set to reopen on January 27 after a brief delay to complete site enhancements, First Lady Liza
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said the planned end-to-end repair of the Maharlika Highway will significantly reduce maintenance costs
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The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will resume hearings on Jan. 19 by authenticating the so-called “Cabral files,” documents left by late DPWH
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