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Read more about the article SSS wants mandatory coverage for OFW
Members of the country's Social Security System (SSS) transact in a new branch located in the fifth floor of a mall in Ilustre Street. The office is open from Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 7am and offers all services given by their main branch. (John Rizle L. Saligumba/davaotoday.com)

SSS wants mandatory coverage for OFW

To strengthen and expand its membership, the state-run Social Security System is eyeing to implement a mandatory membership for overseas Filipino ?workers.

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Read more about the article ‘More political than factual,” says PBA solon on impeachment rap vs. Duterte
Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Representative Jericho "Koko" Nograles said the motives, timing, and substance of the impeachment complaint lodged by Magdalo Rep?.? Gary Alejano against President Rodrigo Duterte were questionable. Nograles made the comments on Thursday's (March 23) Kapehan sa Apo View in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

‘More political than factual,” says PBA solon on impeachment rap vs. Duterte

For Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Partylist Rep. Jericho Nograles, the timing and substance of the impeachment complaint filed against President Rodrigo Duterte more political than factual.

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Read more about the article Duterte completes visit to ASEAN countries
President Rodrigo Duterte and Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-o- cha hold a toast during the state dinner at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand on March 21, 2017. (Richard Madel/Presidential Photo)

Duterte completes visit to ASEAN countries

President Rodrigo Duterte completed his introductory visits with all the heads of states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as the Philippines prepares for the ASEAN chairmanship this year.

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Read more about the article More Thai visitors expected after PHL, Thailand ink 5-year tourism cooperation
President Rodrigo Duterte and Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o- cha enjoys listening to the musical performance prior to the start of the state dinner at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand on March 21, 2017. (Simon Celi Jr./Presidential Photo)

More Thai visitors expected after PHL, Thailand ink 5-year tourism cooperation

The Philippines and Thailand signed the Implementing Program of Tourism Cooperation 2017-2022 in a bid to boost tourism partnership for the mutual benefits of both countries.

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