Read more about the article Gabriela blames ‘Dutertenomics’ for PH women’s low earning
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Gabriela blames ‘Dutertenomics’ for PH women’s low earning

The Philippines slipped from 7th to 10th place on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap index 2017 was to be blamed on government’s economic policies with Filipino women earning less compared to men by large amount, a women’s group said Friday, November 3.

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Read more about the article CPP, NDF reject localized peace talks, says Duterte is ‘wasting time’
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CPP, NDF reject localized peace talks, says Duterte is ‘wasting time’

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) said efforts to conduct localized peace talks are bound to fail.

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Read more about the article Ex-Butuan mayor faces graft raps over permit granted to store razed by fire
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Ex-Butuan mayor faces graft raps over permit granted to store razed by fire

The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to file graft charges against former Butuan City Ferdinand Amante, Jr. and two other former officials for issuing a permit to a non-compliant business establishment in Butuan City.

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Read more about the article Coast guard ends tour of duty in Marawi
Saying "Thank you for your prayers", members of the Philippine Coast Guard wave goodbye to their comrades and spectators in Iligan City as they sail away from the port area back to their base in Luzon on Wednesday, November 1. They end their tour of duty as part of the Task Group Lawa wh?ich? guarded Lake Lanao in Marawi City to prevent reinforcement ?to the terrorist group . (Divina M. Suson/davaotoday.com)

Coast guard ends tour of duty in Marawi

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard have arrived at their headquarters in Luzon Friday morning, November 3 after a five-month tour of duty in Marawi City. The PCG left the port area here? on Wednesday ?afternoon November 1.

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