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Palace says it gladly accepts public pulse on Charter change

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace said it was not surprised by a recent Pulse Asia survey, which found that a majority of the people do not want Charter change, nor do they support a term extension for the President. In the latest Pulse Asia survey, 62 percent or a majority of the respondents asked by the research group rejected Charter change. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. […]

More soldiers to be sent around Mt. Mayon to keep people out of danger

  LEGAZPI City, Albay (ENS) — The Southern Luzon Command is preparing to send in more soldiers as reinforcement in Albay province to help the members of the 901st Infantry brigade of the Philippine Army in keeping watch around the six to seven kilometer danger zone of Mt. Mayon. Because evacuees kept on returning to their homes inside the danger zone, the Albay provincial government was forced to seek the help of the SOLCOM to  […]

US Navy to participate in exercises in Palawan

Two US Navy warships that will participate in amphibious landing exercises, arrived at the Subic Free Port. Amphibious assault ship, USS Peleliu and amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown will participate in the yearly naval exercise. According to the United States embassy, said vessels will support Philippine and US troops in the amphibious landing training, aiming to strengthen military response to regional issues, humanitarian disasters and maritime security. Said exercise is a yearly activity which […]

Former NFA Administrator not safe

Even if he has already left his post, former NFA Administrator Arthur Juan is not safe from possible charges that may be filed against him due to the alleged extortion of a rice dealer. This was emphasized by Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, in the face of the continuing NBI investigation of the allegations of businessman Jomerito Soliman of Purefeeds Corp. Based on the allegation, Juan extorted a total of 15 million pesos after a […]