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Gov’t may lose P1B in taxes a year from horse racing

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:00:16 +0000

The sport of kings is flourishing today in most parts of Asia, especially in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Macau and Malaysia. But here in the Philippines, the reverse is happening as 2017 racing sales (P7.378 billion) dived in 2018 (P5.556 billion), for a P1.822 billion decrease in all three racetracks.

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3 killed, 46 arrested in saturation drive – Manila police

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Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 02:56:06 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Three suspects were killed while 46 others were arrested during the simultaneous anti criminality law enforcement operation conducted by the Manila Police District (MDP) at the Baseco Compound Sunday afternoon.

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UP freshmen laugh the blues away

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:01:41 +0000

UP freshmen laugh the blues away

MANILA, Philippines — As the University of the Philippines’ College of Music (UPCM) in Diliman, Quezon City, welcomed its new batch of students last week, Abelardo Hall Auditorium was filled not with the sound of singing voices or musical instruments, but with melodious laughter meant to ease depression.

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IN THE KNOW: Aug. 12 is International Humanitarian Day

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:00:52 +0000

International Humanitarian Law Day is celebrated in the country every Aug. 12 in accordance with Executive Order No. 134 signed by former President Joseph Estrada in Manila on July 31, 1999.

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Go attends launching of 40th Malasakit Center in Valenzuela

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:48:56 +0000

Go attends launching of 40th Malasakit Center in Valenzuela

Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go attended on Friday, Aug. 9, the launching of the Malasakit Center at the Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital — the 17th in Luzon and the 40th nationwide.

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Cops recover hand grenade inside QC residential area

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Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:53:13 +0000

Cops recover hand grenade inside QC residential area

MANILA, Philippines — Law enforcers recovered two hand grenades inside a residential area in Quezon City early Sunday morning. According to Talipapa police station, a certain Ma. Luz Ocampo reported to police that she discovered a hand grenade inside her house in Eulogia Drive Barangay Apolonio Samson at around 12:30 a.m. After an hour, Barangay […]

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Makati’s most wanted man arrested

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:27:31 +0000

Makati’s most wanted man arrested

A tattoo artist, who is the most wanted person in Makati who is facing a case of rape with frustrated homicide, was arrested by Makati police officers in Quezon City on Saturday afternoon.

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3 teens rescued in Pasig River

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 11:41:48 +0000

Teens rescued in Pasig River

Three teenagers who were struggling to swim in Pasig River near Jones Bridge in Manila were rescued by members of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) on Friday afternoon.

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