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PNP says data reported to UNHCR not ”consistent with truth”

June 25, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) welcomed the latest statement of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights ( UNHCR) on the latest number of casualties in the government’s war on illegal drugs but added the reported data to

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Duterte, Prayut agree to heighten PH, Thailand ties in all areas

June 24, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha have agreed to further strengthen relationship of the two countries across all areas of cooperation, such as trade and investments, security and defense, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges.  Duterte and his Thai

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Palace insists PH sovereignty non-negotiable despite planned joint probe with China into Recto Bank incident

June 24, 2019

Malacanang reiterated on Monday that Philippine sovereignty is non-negotiable. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement following criticisms from some quarters, including senators, questioning the government’s decision to allow a joint investigation with China on the boat sinking incident at

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Duterte names lady Cebu police chief PCSO head

June 24, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he has appointed Cebu City Police Office chief Col. Royina Garma as general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office ( PCSO). Garma has replaced retired Marine general Alexander Balutan, who was dismissed from

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Pagasa says Angat Dam levels may normalize September or October

June 24, 2019

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Monday said the operating level of Angat Dam may normalize by September or October. In a phone interview, Pagasa hydrologist Danny Flores said this is possible as around two to

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Duterte: No more joint inquiry into Recto Bank incident; 3rd party probe possible

June 24, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday there could be no more joint investigation with China into the boat sinking incident at Recto Bank in the South China Sea. Instead, the probe could be conducted by a third party marine board,

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Bulacan police to look into reported harassment of media last June 21

June 24, 2019

The Bulacan provincial police office on Monday said they will investigate the reported harassment against media practitioners last June 21. In a statement, Police Colonel Chito Bersaluna, provincial director, said he “strongly condones” any unlawful demeanor by lawless elements that

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Medal of Valor awardee to lead Western Mindanao Command

June 24, 2019

Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the 6 th Infantry Division, will be the next chief of the Western Mindanao Command, a military spokesman said Monday. Col. Noel Detoyato, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Affairs chief said Sobejana

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