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With or without witness tell-alls, DOJ to go after flood control offenders

The DOJ says it will file flood control corruption cases with or without the Discayas testimony, stressing that evidence not talk will determine prosecution.

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DILG probing alleged data breach of 40 million records

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P716.15 million to be released for additional disaster funds

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Efforts underway to exempt Philippines from Keep Call Centers in America bill

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