Immigration eyes probe of Chinese nationals working in Misamis steel plant

The presence of several Chinese workers alleged to be working without work visas in a steel factory in Barangay San Martin, Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental has caught the attention of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) which is now investigating this matter.

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Read more about the article Seven convicted of murder in Roxas Night Market blast
President Rodrigo Duterte visits the blast site early morning Saturday, September 3. Duterte declared a state of lawlessness following the blast that killed at least 13 individuals in Davao City’s Roxas night market on Friday night, September 2, 2016. (Robinson Ninal/PPD)

Seven convicted of murder in Roxas Night Market blast

Seven suspects of the September 2016 Roxas Night Market bombing were convicted by the Taguig Regional Trial Court for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Mandatory Covid-19 testing for hospital admissions draws flak

Neraya (not her real name) has to travel with her 12-year old daughter from Hagonoy, Davao del Sur to Davao City twice a month to treat her lupus through kidney dialysis and steroid medication in the government-ran Southern Philippine Medical Center.

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FULL TEXT: Statement of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

I am honored to address you today on behalf of the Filipino people on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.

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Read more about the article “Masked Media” campaign fights government’s muzzling of press freedom
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“Masked Media” campaign fights government’s muzzling of press freedom

Journalists launched a “Masked Media” campaign during the 48th anniversary of the Martial Law to symbolize their continuing defense of press freedom under threat by the Duterte administration.

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