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Kidnapped Construction Workers Rescued from Abu Sayyaf Bandits
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The nine construction workers abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Monday morning have been rescued afternoon of the same day, the military reported. Joint elements of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 11 (MBLT 11) and 64th Infantry Battalion under Joint Task Group- Basilan rescued the victims from their abductors in Barangay…
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CSG-SOSIA Warns Against “Agaw Armas” Modus
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The Civil Security Group – Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (CSG-SOSIA) has issued on Sept. 8 an advisory warning all private security agencies, associations, organizations, and personnel of the “Agaw Armas” modus perpetrated by fake SOSIA/ FEO inspectors. In said advisory, CSG-SOSIA cited a report on an incident…
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Improving Traffic Situation in Metro Manila (Part 2)
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(Last of two parts) More Suggestions As they say, we do not need to reinvent the wheel. These are unoriginal ideas that may appear to make sense but have somehow gotten no action or just a half-hearted effort from the government. However, if taken seriously and in conjunction with other…
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Improving Traffic Situation in Metro Manila
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(First of two parts) I have no illusions about this proposal. Everything I know about traffic I have learned from being stuck in it so this is really more of a concept that was born out of frustration, common sense, and a few bits of road rage sprinkled here and…
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DPWH Recommends 3-Passenger Rule on EDSA to Ease Traffic
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) wants private vehicles carrying less than three passengers to be barred from EDSA during peak hours. DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said the government is “seriously considering” the proposed scheme to address the worsening traffic congestion in Metro Manila. “Ang pino-propose namin, which…
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Joint ISAFP-CIDG Team Arrests Ranking NPA Leader in Marikina City
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A high-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) was arrested by combined elements of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR) Monday in Marikina City. Rene Nuyda Jr., also known as John Dela Cruz, Ka Red, and…
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Turbulence Injures 40 Passengers on Qatar Airways Flight
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A Qatar Airways plane en route from Doha to Manila experienced mid-air turbulence shortly before landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Saturday afternoon injuring at least 40 passengers. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Qatar Airways flight QR 932 experienced downdraft around 3 p.m.,…
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MPD Relieves Four Cops for Harassment, Extortion
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The Manila Police District has relieved from service four of its policemen pending the outcome of an investigation on their involvement in harassment and extortion activities in Manila. Senior Police Officer 1 Renato Ablaza, PO3 Ruel Aguilar, PO2 Patrick Guevarra, and PO2 Ronald Robles have been ordered relieved by Sta.…
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