Two murder, arson suspects killed in encounter vs military in Maguindanao

March 1, 2019

Two murder and arson suspects were killed in an encounter with government troops in Maguindanao last Tuesday morning Lt. Col. Oliver Baylon, Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT-7) commanding officer, said Friday the firefight occurred in the vicinity of Sitio Kamalig,

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Palace acknowledges Marcoses stole huge amount of money, but…

March 1, 2019

Malacanang acknowledged on Friday the family of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos stole a huge amount of money from government coffers. However, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the amount subject of court’s decisions were smaller compared to “claims” in the 1970s

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Eight Chinese businessmen arrested in Makati for alleged online gambling

March 1, 2019

Police and immigration arrested eight Chinese businessmen were arrested in Makati on Thursday for alleged online gambling. Police report said the Chinese were arrested by National Capital Region Police Office- Regional Special Operations Unit with the Anti-Cyber Crime Group and

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Tapping Chinese technology, entering deals with them pose risks, Pompeo warns Philippines

March 1, 2019

United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo warned on Friday of the “security risks” the Philippines would face with the use of Chinese Huawei technology. In a joint press conference with Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. in Pasay City,

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Duterte to decide if he’ll visit US after midterm polls – Locsin

March 1, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte could decide whether he would visit the United States after the midterm elections in May, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Friday. The Filipino top diplomat made the statement during a joint press conference with

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PDEA discuss drug situation with Japanese counterparts

March 1, 2019

Officials from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) met with their Japanese counterparts in Tokyo last Thursday. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino and Acting Deputy Director General for Administration Irish Calaguas met with Director Koju Matsubayashi, Superintendent Sachiko Shosaki and

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PNP arrests 2,075 since start of election period

March 1, 2019

A total of 2,075 people have been arrested since the start of election period, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. The PNP said 199 persons were arrested at police checkpoints, 369 through search warrant, 23 were given warrant of

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Philippines, US military starts Salaknib exercise

March 1, 2019

The Philippine and United States’ military exercise, dubbed Salaknib was formally opened in a ceremony Wednesday morning. 1Lt. Catherine Hapin, public affairs chief of the 7th Infantry Division, said Friday the opening ceremony for the drill led by Brigadier General Lenard Agustin,

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