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China informed about collision: Lorenzana

June 13, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the Chinese government were informed about last Sunday’s collision between the Filipino and Chinese fishing vessels in West Philippine Sea. “They already know. They were already informed by the DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs),” Lorenzana

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Duterte says he ”felt belittled” seeking emergency powers to deal with traffic

June 13, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he ”felt belittled” when he was requesting for an emergency powers to deal with the traffic in Edsa in Congress. “I felt belittled when I asked for resources to address the traffic situation in

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Navy backs filing of diplomatic protest vs China

June 13, 2019

Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad supports the filing of a diplomatic protest following a collision between Filipino and Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea. “Yes of course, I support the statement of the SND

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Marawi bonds to be issued soon for large-scale rehab projects

June 13, 2019

The government is contemplating several features to make the ‘Marawi bonds’ attractive to investors to augment the funds necessary for the second, cash-intensive phase of the comprehensive rehabilitation plan for this city devastated by its 2017 siege by Islamic State

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If ramming by Chinese ship ”intentional”, Philippines may ”cut” diplomatic ties with China: Panelo

June 13, 2019

If the collision at the Recto Bank where 22 Filipino fishermen were abandoned by a suspected Chinese vessel is found to be intentional, Malacanang on Thursday said they might ”cut off” diplomatic relations with China. “If it’s intentional, it’s (an)

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Indonesian arrested for possessing P8.7m of illegal drugs

June 13, 2019

An Indonesian national was arrested upon arrival after P8.7 million worth of suspected cocaine was found in his luggage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Wednesday evening. Derrick Carreon, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), said the suspect

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Duterte regrets ”decision to run for president”

June 13, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday expressed his regret on running for presidency with the continuous report of corruption allegations in the government. During an oath-taking ceremony of officials in Cagayan de Oro, Duterte said he lost his enthusiasm with his

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Duterte says next goal to raise teachers’ pay

June 13, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he will next prioritize the increase of public school teachers after increasing the salary of the police and military. In a speech during the oathtaking of public officials in Cagayan de Oro City, Duterte

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