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Palace hits De Lima for being “callous” for remarks over Jolo cathedral blasts

February 5, 2019

Malacañang slammed on Tuesday detained opposition Senator Leila de Lima for being “callous” after she questioned how government intelligence funds are being spent following the deadly bombings in a cathedral in Jolo, Sulu. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a statement,

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Lorenzana admits country has ”very poor border” security in the south

February 5, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana admitted that the Philippines has “very poor border” security in its southern part. Lorenzana said  foreign terrorists were able to enter the country as the military was not able to fully guard the waters at the

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Palace lauds lower inflation in January

February 5, 2019

Malacañang welcomed on Tuesday the 4.4 percent inflation in January, lowest in 10 months, as it vowed to make sure that its effect would be felt on the ground. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo noted that last year,

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11 minors rescued in alleged pot session in Makati

February 5, 2019

Eleven minors were rescued by authorities after being caught for allegedly being in a pot session in Makati City Monday evening. In a report, Makati City Police Station 10 said the students, with ages ranging from 14 to 17 years

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PNP to remain vigilant despite no monitored threats for second BOL plebiscite

February 5, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday said they have not monitored any threats for the second Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite in North Cotabato and Lanao del Norte. In a speech at Cotabato Police Provincial Office,

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PNP says Jolo blasts investigation not ”closed case”

February 5, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified that the twin explosions in a cathedral in Jolo is not yet a “closed case”. Senior Superintendent Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, said a case is considered “solved” if some suspects are arrested and appropriate

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Lorenzana supports filing of diplomatic protest over Chinese maritime rescue center in Kagitingan Reef

February 5, 2019

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana emphasized that the Philippine should protest the establishment of a maritime rescue center by China at Kagitingan Reef in the West Philippine Sea. Lorenzana noted that although a rescue station in that area, which is also

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Comelec expects lower voter turnout in Wednesday’s BOL plebiscite

February 5, 2019

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects a lower voter turnout during Wednesday’s plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato. In a press briefing Tuesday, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said while they are hopeful

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