Former Special Assistant to the President and senatorial aspirant Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Tuesday vowed to continue helping President Rodrigo Duterte’s fight against illegal drugs and corruption to boost economic growth
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PRRD signs Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
"It shall be unlawful for the driver of a covered vehicle not to properly secure at all times a child, in a child restraint system while the engine is running or transporting such child on any road, street, or highway unless the child is at least 150 centimeters or 59 inches in height and is properly secured using the regular seat belt. The child restraint system shall be appropriate to the child's age, height, and weight,” the law reads.
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PALACE ASSURES LEGAL AID FOR DISTRESSED FILIPINOS ABROAD
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is the main agency responsible for protecting the rights and interests of all distressed Filipinos including assistance in the provision of legal advice, assistance in facilitating repatriation, assistance in human trafficking cases, among others.
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Tech giants called to testify in Ottawa in international probe of fake news
Invitations for a meeting scheduled for May 28 in Ottawa have been sent to Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, as well as executives from WhatsApp and Snapchat, among others.
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Canada rejects global ban on shipping recyclables as trash rots in Manila
The issue of the putrid Canadian garbage shipped to Manila in 2013/2014, labelled erroneously as recyclables , is becoming septic. Concern has made headlines and led to protests by environmental and public-health activists.
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President Duterte awards housing units to Scout Rangers
“May this project further inspire you to serve your nation, deepen your patriotism, and foster your sense of family and community.” 11 December 2018, BULACAN — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, December 10, spearheaded the initial awarding of 500 housing units of the Scout Ranger Ville Housing Project at Barangay Calumpang and Barangay Tartaro-Sibul...
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President Duterte Vows To Protect OFWs
MALACAÑANG — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, December 5, assured Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFWs) of the government’s protection underscoring their contributions to national development. Noting that OFWs are considered the modern-day heroes who send multi-billion dollar remittances back home, the President referred to our OFW’s as “the lifeblood of the country.” “As appreciation for...
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New Bohol-Panglao International Airport Hailed as Green Gateway
28 November 2018, PANGLAO, BOHOL – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially inaugurated the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), the Philippines’ first “eco-airport,” yesterday, 27 November 2018. Hailed as the “Green Gateway to the World,” the new airport functions on environmentally sustainable structures and green technology to the highest international standards. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led...