Four alleged NPAs killed in Surigao del Sur

May 20, 2019

Four alleged members of New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a 15-minute firefight with government forces in Surigao del Sur on Sunday afternoon. Capt. Francisco Garello Jr. civil military operations officer of the 402nd Infantry Brigade, said the clash

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PNP preparing for June 3 opening of classes

May 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) is preparing for the opening of classes as 29 million students are expected in public and private schools on June 3. “After the 2019 Midterm Elections, the Philippine National Police is now focusing on

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Military to help in annual maintenance program of public schools

May 20, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed its units to support this year’s nationwide “Brigada Eskwela” which starts Monday until Friday. “The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) enjoined all its units in all levels of command to

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PNP deploys 149 personnel for special elections in Jones, Isabela

May 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday deployed a total number of 149 personnel for the special elections in Jones, Isabela. “As of 6 am today, we have deployed a total number of 149 PNP personnel to secure and assure

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PNP challenges US comedian to visit country to see situation

May 20, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) General Oscar Albayalde on Monday challenged comedian Hasan Minhaj of the political-satire show “Patriot Act” to visit the country to prove their joke on the administration’s war on illegal drugs is not true. In a press

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Gatchalian seeks to amend ODA law to protect PH workers

May 20, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian filed a bill amending Republic Act No. 8182, or the Official Development Assistance (ODA) law, aimed at requiring foreign bidders and contract awardees to hire local workers for manual and non-technical jobs, for the “primordial protection and

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Palace reiterates public to know if Duterte has serious illness

May 20, 2019

Malacanang reiterated on Monday the public would know if President Rodrigo Duterte has a serious health problem. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the assurance after rumors circulated on social media last Sunday that Duterte was confined at the Cardinal Santos

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Over 1M votes still to be counted – Comelec

May 19, 2019

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) failed on Sunday to finish the canvassing of votes for senators and party-list groups as five certificates of canvass (COCs), consisting of over one million votes, were yet to arrive

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