PNP says 14 farmers in Negros Occidental were not massacred

April 1, 2019

Police General Oscar Albayalde, head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said the 14 farmers allegedly killed in Negros Oriental last Saturday were not massacred. Albayalde, in a press briefing, said the 14 people died in different parts

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CIDG arrested 23 gov’t officials in week-long focused operations

April 1, 2019

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested 23 local government officials during their week-long focused operations to pursue peaceful and honest elections. Police General Oscar Albayalde, head of the Philippine National Police, said in a press briefing on Monday,

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PNP arrests ISIS supporters in Cagayan : PNP

April 1, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it is the first time supporters of the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) were found in Northern Luzon after they recovered ISIS flags from two suspects in Cagayan Region last

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14 people killed in Negros Oriental resisted arrest – PNP spokesman

March 31, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) defended on Sunday the simultaneous police operations, which reportedly resulted in the death of 14 peasants in Negros Oriental. Police spokesman Colonel Bernard Banac, in an interview over dwIZ, said that they were sure that

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NBI to probe fiscals engaged in illegal drug trade – DOJ chief

March 31, 2019

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Sunday his office would push for a parallel investigation against several prosecutors who are allegedly involved in illegal drug trade. This was after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said that its narco-list includes 10 prosecutors

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CHR to investigate killings of 14 farmers in Negros Oriental

March 31, 2019

The Commission on Human Rights has raised concern over the death of 14 individuals who allegedly resisted arrest in separate police operations in Negros Oriental. In a statement on Sunday, CHR spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia said that regional

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PNP hails EU probe vs NGOs allegedly acting as Reds’ fronts

March 31, 2019

The Philippine National Police welcomed on Sunday the move of the European Union to conduct an investigation to determine if the funds they have been providing to non-government organizations ended up in the hands of the Communist Party of the

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Drilon backs review of China-funded projects 

March 31, 2019

Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon on Sunday backed calls to review the loan agreements that the Philippines signed with China, including the Chico River Dam and the Kaliwa Dam. “I support the proposal to review the various loan agreements with

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