Articles by Noel Tarrazona

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

Philippines: Federal Land ties up with Japan to build USD 400m residential property

Federal Land announced that they are partnering with Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd and Isetan Mitsukoshi Holding Ltd.

Jul 10, 2017

Former military general appointed as the head of Philippines Dangerous Drugs Board

Santiago served as the head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from 2006 to 2010.

Jul 9, 2017

Philippine House leader wants Martial Law extended till Duterte steps down

Alvarez said that it is through Martial Law that rebellion crisis and other related problems in Mindanao could be addressed.

Jul 9, 2017

Philippines: Police arrest father-son duo for keeping dynamites at home

A neighbouring resident alerted the police authorities that fishing dynamites were manufactured by the father-son duo.

Jul 8, 2017

Philippines: Japan to fund 9 projects worth USD 6.3bn

The National Economic Development Authority has come up with 9 projects worth USD 6.3bn, which Japan will fund.

Jul 8, 2017

5.5 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's tourist island of Bali

Provinces in Central Philippines face total power loss after major earthquake

Unified Leyte Geothermal Power Plant which generates 500 megawatts was tripped off when the earthquake rocked Leyte this week.

Jul 7, 2017

Militants kill 19 civilians in southern Philippines

Philippines: Marawi needs USD 45m to reconstruct 132 damaged schools, says education minister

Education Minister says that the money is needed to build the schools that were destroyed in the fierce battle between Filipino soldiers and Maute militants in Marawi.

Jul 7, 2017

Philippines: Finance minister fires 2 revenue executives

The minister said that his legal team is already preparing the documents so that proper legal charges can be filed against the executives.

Jul 6, 2017

Philippines: Boxer Pacquiao thanks soldiers for keeping Mindanao safe

Pacquiao was joined by President Rodrigo Duterte and both addressed 200 soldiers in Mindanao.

Jul 6, 2017

Philippines: Ombudsman Office indicts 3 education officials for graft case

The Philippine government through President Rodrigo Duterte announced that his administration will focus on the anti-corruption drive in the Philippines.

Jul 6, 2017

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Philippines government burns USD 2.6m worth of illegal drugs

The drug was seized from four drug-peddling suspects who were arrested in the village of Manresa in Quezon City.

Jul 4, 2017

Philippines: State University reopens in battle-torn Marawi City

The institution started functioning again after officials confirmed that they have filtered out the militants.

Jul 4, 2017

Ombudsman of Philippines finds former mayor guilty of using govt vehicle for personal use

The Philippine government has launched a campaign in 2013 to apprehend government workers who are using government vehicles for personal use.

Jul 3, 2017

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

Indonesia, Philippines to hold joint patrol on July 5

It was revealed that a part of the coordinated patrol will also include a medical mission in Balut Island and patients can avail free medical assistance.

Jul 3, 2017

100 Denmark companies to continue business in Philippines despite internal crisis

The Danish-based companies presently based in the Philippines have business interests in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, health, energy, water, etc.

Jul 2, 2017

Philippines: Cops arrest bank officer for unauthorised transfer of USD 338,000

Police identified the suspect as Mariebel Osorio, 41, head of Cash Section of Union Bank Ortigas Branch.

Jul 2, 2017

Philippines: After urban spaces, PDEA to wage drug war in 42,000 villages

Around 4,000 illegal drug suspects and peddlers have been shot dead by unknown vigilantes riding on tandem motorcycles since Duterte announced the drug war.

Jul 1, 2017

Philippines will maintain trade and economic ties with US, says Trade Minister

China in line to pip US, Japan and become Philippines' biggest trading partner

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Zhao Jianhua, told journalists in Manila, that China and Philippines have entered, a "global period of fast development".

Jul 1, 2017

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

94 Abu Sayyaf militants killed by AFP since January 2017

The deaths of these militants were from series of clashes in the Zamboanga Peninsula region, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces.

Jun 30, 2017

'They won't quit until they destroy me,' says De Lima after NBI drug charges

Philippines: Duterte's first 365 days were full of lies, says jailed Senator De Lima

De Lima was removed through a Senate majority vote and was replaced by a veteran senator Richard Gordon.

Jun 30, 2017

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