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PNP says some of 5,000 drug-related deaths from drug syndicates

March 19, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said they found out over 5,000 drug-related deaths are not all due to police operations. Senior Superintendent Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, said all 5, 176 recorded drug personalities that died during operations are

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”Chedeng” weakens into low pressure area

March 19, 2019

Tropical Depression ”Chedeng” weakened into a low pressure area after making  landfall Tuesday morning in Malita, Davao Occidental.  According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), by 7 am ”Chedeng” turned into a low pressure area and was

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Lorenzana debunks claim of analyst there are 100 ISIS in Mindanao

March 19, 2019

“I would like to debunk that theory of I think Mr. (Rommel) Banlaoi, I think he was saying that there were already 100 ISIS in Mindanao. We don’t see those people there, not that much,” he said. “Maybe there are

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Alleged Abu Sayyaf member killed in Basilan

March 19, 2019

An alleged member of Abu Sayyaf was killed in a clash with government troops in Basilan on Tuesday morning. Col. Gerry Besana, spokesman of Western Mindanao Command, said the troops of 18th Infantry Battalion encountered 10 Abu Sayyaf members under

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One person dead, soldier wounded in encounter with alleged lawless group in Zamboanga del Norte

March 18, 2019

An alleged lawless element was killed while a soldier was wounded in a two-hour firefight as police and military served arrest warrants for murder and attempted murder in Zamboanga del Norte early Monday. Capt. Clint Antipala, spokesman of the 1st Infantry

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Manila Water monitoring La Mesa water level

March 18, 2019

Manila Water said in a press briefing on Monday they are monitoring the La Mesa Dam which could possibly reach the critical water level of 65 meters. Manila Water president Ferdinand Dela Cruz said they are preparing measures if La

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Barangay captains near Manila Bay to face sanctions if they do not keep it clean

March 18, 2019

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday warned barangay captains in areas where there are bodies of water connecting to Manila Bay they will face sanctions if they neglect maintaining its cleanliness. Interior Undersecretary Martin Dino said

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”Chedeng” heads towards Davao Oriental

March 18, 2019

Tropical Depression ”Chedeng” slowed down as it heads westward towards Davao Oriental, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ( Pagasa) said on Monday. According to the weather bureau, the center of ”Chedeng” was seen at 285 kilometers east

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