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Palace affirms decision to remove Carandang as overall deputy ombudsman

June 3, 2019

The Office of the President ( OP) has affirmed the removal of Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang after he disclosed the alleged bank transactions of President Rodrigo Duterte and his family members. In a text message to reporters, Executive

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Lorenzana warns superpower rivalry in Asia could lead into another war

June 3, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana warned that superpower rivalry in the region could possibly lead to war, along with a greater fear. “Our greatest fear, therefore, is the possibility of sleepwalking into another international conflict like WW1 (World War 1),” he

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Israel willing to train PNP

June 3, 2019

Philippine National Police ( PNP) General Oscar Albayalde on Monday said the Israeli police are willing to train Philippine policemen to enhance their anti-terrorism capabilities. Albayalde went to Israel last March 27 to discuss with his counterparts challenges being faced

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Retired military officials criticize broadcaster’s behavior

June 3, 2019

The Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO) criticized broadcaster Erwin Tulfo for lambasting Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista in his radio program. “The AGFO is deeply saddened and seriously alarmed by the abuse of press freedom

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Palace says respect should be given to everyone after Tulfo’s rant vs DSWD chief

June 3, 2019

Malacanang said on Monday “respect” should be extended to everyone, including the Cabinet officials, following remarks by broadcaster Erwin Tulfo against Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Bautista. “Not only for Cabinet members. Respect should be given to everyone,” said

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PCG apprehends Vietnamese waters off northern Luzon

June 3, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) seized Vietnamese poachers off the waters of northern Luzon last Saturday. Capt. Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, said based on the initial report received by the PCG headquarters, a total of 10 poachers were on board

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Palace still looking for funds for teachers’ salary hike

June 3, 2019

Malacanang is still looking for sources of fund to fulfill President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise to increase salaries of public school teachers. In a press briefing on Monday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte was not “reneging” on his promise. “The

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Duterte orders agencies to take measures to mitigate impact of Taal fish kill

June 3, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed concern over the fish kill that hit Taal Lake in Batangas and ordered the concerned agencies to take action to lessen its impact.   In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, citing the report of

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