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1M barrels of diesel expected this week, good for 5 days

MANILA, Philippines — The first batch of the more than 1 million barrels of diesel procured by the government is expected to arrive this week and would be enough to cover domestic demand for five days, according to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. “[T]he oil diplomacy ably conducted by energy officials led by Secretary Sharon Garin

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Explain corruption charges, lawmakers urge VP Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega on Sunday warned Vice President Sara Duterte that her trust rating may decline further if she continues to refuse to address the corruption allegations against her. Ortega made the prediction after a Pulse Asia survey result, which showed that over half—or 51.5 percent—of those who distrusted her pointed

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PH celebrates 32 years of internet connectivity

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday vowed to further expand free internet access across the Philippines as it marked the 32nd year of its first connection to the internet on March 29, 1994. “Under the leadership of the DICT, efforts continue to expand free internet access to more

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Rights group seeks probe of antiterror law abuses 

MANILA, Philippines — Amnesty International Philippines has urged the government to conduct a “prompt, independent, impartial and transparent” investigation of alleged abuses in the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act after women and child rights activist Ma. Salome “Sally” Crisostomo-Ujano was cleared of rebellion charges. The rights group also called for a halt to any form

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P1.2B in Dole aid out after Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) will roll out P1.2 billion after the Holy Week as assistance to “most vulnerable” workers, particularly those from the transport sector, affected by the fuel crisis. The agency’s spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Lennard Serrano said Dole is studying proposals to place it under the department’s

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