Tag: #82721
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Find out what Duterte, Xi discussed in 45-min long phone call
Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed that China will continue to support the Duterte administration’s flagship infrastructure modernization program and, perhaps more urgently, its aim to locally produce vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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COVID-stricken PACC chief Belgica asks for 'prayers'
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Chairman Greco Belgica has sought “prayers” from his followers after learning that he had contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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Metro off-track betting sites allowed to operate this MECQ–IATF
The Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) has gained the approval of the government’s pandemic task force on its request to reopen off-track betting (OTB) stations in Metro Manila for the duration of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
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All done in 5 years: LTO expands reach as 112 new offices opened nationwide
More than 100 offices of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) have been established in the country over the past five years, the agency said Friday, Aug. 27.
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IATF adopts OneHealthPass starting Sept. 1
The government’s pandemic task force has approved the adoption of the promotion to use the OneHealthPass platform–a tool that aims to ensure the seamless movement of international travelers arriving in the country.
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Aquino administration infrastructure achievements cited by ex-DPWH chief Singson
The administration of the late former President Benigno S. Aquino III had its share of significant contributions to public infrastructure development.
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Bigger, sturdier fishing vessels crucial to Filipino fishers' productivity in WPS, Agri exec says
Improving the traditional old and small fishing vessels of local fishermen is key to achieve better yield, especially in the fishing grounds at the West Philippine Sea (WPS), an official from the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
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'Bakuna bubble' explainer set next week; 'better than lockdown' options pursued
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion will lead a press briefing next week on the proposed “bakuna (vaccine) bubble” for the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Gov't needs money: Duterte apologizes to Pinoys for change of heart on gambling
President Duterte has asked the public for its forgiveness after he softened his stand against gambling, particularly when it comes to gambling establishments on the world-famous Boracay island in Aklan.
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Duterte emboldened to run for VP after hearing mayors' endorsements from Panelo: 'Mukhang tatakbo na talaga ako'
President Duterte says he is “getting convinced” by Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo’s claims that local chief executives from all over the country are indeed backing his supposed vice presidential bid in the May 2022 elections.
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'Martial Law' power needed to reclaim, clean up esteros, says Duterte
For President Rodrigo Duterte, the illegal reclamation of esteros or canals in the country has become so bad that a “Martial Law power” would be needed to solve it.
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Duterte affirms he's not angry with generous vaccine donor US
President Duterte has claimed to hold no ill will toward the United States of America (USA), which has become one of the biggest donors of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to the country in the past few months.