PNP waiting for DNA results of body parts found in Jolo blasts

February 1, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said they are waiting for DNA results from recovered body parts in the bombed cathedral in Jolo to confirm if the suspects were suicide bombers.   Senior Supt. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesman, said

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Victims of Jolo blasts now 22: military

February 1, 2019

The death toll because of twin explosions in Jolo last Sunday has reached to 22, a military official confirmed on Friday. Col. Gerry Besana, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command spokesman said:”On January 31, 2019, Thelma Villanueva,

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Russia renews offer to help fight terrorism after Jolo twin blasts – Palace

February 1, 2019

Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to assist the Philippines in the fight against terrorism, Malacanang said. In a statement Thursday night, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev called on President Rodrigo Duterte on

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Roque gives up senatorial bid due to health problem

February 1, 2019

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has withdrawn from the senatorial race due to his health condition. Roque, in an interview with reporters in Manila, said he went to the Commission on Elections to withdraw his certificate of candidacy. “We’ve been

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PNP orders relief of Nueva Vizcaya province and Aritao police chief for lapses in probing death of NDF consultant

February 1, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde on Friday ordered the administrative relief of Nueva Vizcaya’s provincial director and chief of police of Aritao municipal police for apparent lapses in the investigation on the killing of National Democratic Front

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There could be more bombings if no martial law in Mindanao, says Malacanang

January 31, 2019

There could have been more bombings in Mindanao if there is no martial law in the region, Malacanang said on Thursday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo  added there is no need to expand the coverage of martial

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QC cops release sketch of suspect behind killing of congressional bet, driver

January 31, 2019

Police are pursuing a man in his forties, slim build and fair skinned believed to be one of the suspects behind the ambush of a Quezon City congressional candidate and her driver. Senior Insp. Rohaina Asalan, Quezon City Police District

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Authorities trying to identify two sets of body parts in Jolo blast

January 31, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said authorities are trying to identify two sets of bodies mangled during the explosion in Jolo last Sunday. “If they are going to see (this), it’s like two sets. It does not belong

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