Importers question transfer of x-ray equipment at Normin port

Concerned that it might be used by some Bureau of Customs-10 (BOC-10) employees in committing illegal acts following the unlawful release of more than a hundred container vans recently, a group of importers have raised an alarm over the decision of BOC-10 officials to put an x-ray machine outside its designated examination area at the Mindanao Container Terminal in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

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Fellow senatorial candidate Erin Tañada draws some laugh out loud moments with his tales at the Makabayan convention. (Photo by M. Salamat / Bulatlat)

Makabayan fields Neri Colmenares for Senator

‘Senador Neri Colmenares’. That’s how he would be called if the Philippines’ most organized party, with the most number of organizations and members tried and tested in mass campaigns, ably put their acts together as one super broad electoral machinery. Bayan Muna’s Teddy Casiño and Nathaniel Santiago offer some guidelines on how, accompanied by a snappy tune and a hefty dose of humor. In the coming midterm elections, they plan to infuse the discussions on the streets, shops, schools, churches, social media, etc, with “New Politics.”

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Read more about the article Moro group enraged by Duterte honoring soldiers involved in Patikul massacre
President Rodrigo Duterte visits and gives recognition to 14 soldiers who were wounded at Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital in Jolo, Sulu on September 24, 2018. (Malacañang Photo)

Moro group enraged by Duterte honoring soldiers involved in Patikul massacre

A progressive Moro group, on Tuesday, was enraged when President Rodrigo Duterte visited and honored the 14 soldiers involved in the killing of seven Tausug youth in Patikul, Sulu, saying it insults and adds to the emotional injury suffered by the families of the slain civilians.

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