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Despite pay hike, more cops accused of irregularities: PNP

June 23, 2019

More policemen are being accused of irregularities, the Philippine National Police ( PNP) said Sunday.   PNP Internal Affairs Service (IAS) Inspector General Alfegar Triambulo said from January to May , there were a total of 2,291 complaints against policemen, up 36.12

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Police recover nine freed by Abu Sayyaf in Talipao

June 23, 2019

  Nine persons, who said they were abducted by the Abu Sayyaf,  were found by police on Saturday.  Recovered were Mohammad Jumdatul Harun, 42,l Abdulnarar Akmad Mohammad, 33; Osri Harun Hudjaima,13; Kasim Ablayan, 16; Samsol Dungun Asmann, 20: Adzmar Aminosa

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Palace welcomes deal between Philippines, Indonesia on EEZ boundary

June 23, 2019

The Palace on Sunday welcomed the completion of a deal between Philippines and Indonesia on the delimination of its exclusive economic zone ( EEZ) boundary. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the announcement of the completion of domestic

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Terrorism, illegal drugs, climate change tackled by Duterte in Bangkok

June 23, 2019

Terrorism, illegal drugs, and climate change were among the topics discussed by President Rodrigo Duterte in his intervention at the plenary session of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok.  “Terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crimes continue to threaten our security.

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US, China ”must take high road” in trade dispute: Duterte

June 23, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday stressed the need to discuss the trade friction between the United States and China during his intervention at the 34th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Nations) Summit in Bangkok.   During his speech at the plenary

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BI reshuffles nearly 100 intelligence operatives at NAIA

June 23, 2019

Nearly 100 intelligence operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have been reshuffled as part of measures to improve services and prevent corruption at the country’s premiere port. BI Port Operations Division (POD)

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Duterte approves joint probe with China on Recto Bank incident

June 23, 2019

Palace announced on Saturday President Rodrigo Duterte approved a joint investigation with China on the Recto Bank incident involving a collision between Filipino and Chinese fishing vessels. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte accepted the offer by

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Drilon, Pangilinan oppose Philippines’ joint probe with China on Recto Bank incident

June 23, 2019

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Sunday said a joint probe with China into the Recto Bank incident could weaken the Philippine’s maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Drilon made the remarks as Malacanang announced on Saturday President

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