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DICT chief backs bill requiring legislative franchises for social media platforms

DICT chief backs bill requiring legislative franchises for social media platforms

By Ian Laqui | 2 days ago
Information and Communications Technology Chief Henry Aguda has expressed his support for a proposed bill in the House of...
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‘Weak infrastructure spending may prolong Philippines slowdown’

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VP Sara denies receiving P2 billion from ex-Velasco aide

VP Sara denies receiving P2 billion from ex-Velasco aide

By Bella Cariaso | 15 hours ago
Vice President Sara Duterte has denied allegations made by a security officer of former speaker Lord Allan Velasco that he...
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Lacson calls for ‘fair’ verdict in Duterte trial

Lacson calls for ‘fair’ verdict in Duterte trial

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Sen. Panfilo Lacson has called for a “fair” and “evidence-based” verdict in the impeachment trial...
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Sara Duterte denies ex-Velasco aide’s claim he delivered over P2 billion to her

Sara Duterte denies ex-Velasco aide’s claim he delivered over P2 billion to her

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Vice President Sara Duterte denied knowing Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. and receiving money from him, after the former...
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Through the Development of the Salt Industry Project (DSIP), BFAR Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) provided the Daram Association of Fish and Squid Processors and the Brgy. Ubo Dried Fish Vendors Association with materials and inputs to establish solar salt production facilities, complementing their existing fish-processing activities.

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