Duterte open to have peace talks with Abu Sayyaf

December 18, 2018

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he is open to have peace talks with the Abu Sayyaf. At the ceremony activating the Army’s 11th Infantry Division in Jolo,  Duterte asked the leadership of Abu Sayyaf to end violence for a

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Palace says “sub judice” to comment on petition vs BOL

December 18, 2018

Malacañang refused on Tuesday to comment on a new petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to declare as unconstitutional the Bangsamoro Organic Law. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it would be “sub judice” if he would

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Duterte says Reds cruel, brutal

December 18, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte hit anew on Tuesday communist rebels, calling them as “cruel and brutal”. In a speech in Davao City, Duterte said there would come a time he would no longer accept surrenderees from the New People’s Army. “There

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Philippines eyeing to export poultry, vegetables to Singapore

December 18, 2018

The Department of Agriculture is eyeing to export poultry and vegetable products from Singapore, Secretary Manny Pinol said on Tuesday. Pinol said in a press briefing a follower in his Facebook page shared a news link about Malaysia’s plan to

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P27 rice to last until first quarter of 2019: Pinol

December 18, 2018

Agriculture Secretary Manny Pinol said consumers have until first quarter of 2019 or until supply lasts to buy NFA (National Food Authority) rice with a retail price of P27 per kilo. “The moment the last NFA importation runs out, there

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PNP looking into report security aide of lawyer was tortured before he died

December 18, 2018

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde said on Tuesday they are investigating alleged torture of a lawyer’s slain security aide in a police operation in Cainta last December 10. “We will investigate all possible angles, even the reports

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New Army division in Jolo activated

December 18, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte led the activation of a new Army division in Jolo, Sulu. Duterte flew to Jolo on Monday for the launching of the 11th Infantry Division at Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista. He was accompanied by Defense Secretary Delfin

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PNP says no word if cops will get “Christmas bonus”

December 18, 2018

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde said there are no news from the executive department if cops will receive “Christmas bonus” this year. “How we wish (but) none. As of this time, there is no information,” Albayalde said

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