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CHR ”firm” police, military can handle lawlessness without martial law in Mindanao

December 12, 2018

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ” is firm in its position that our security sector, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines combined, can address acts of lawlessness without the need for martial law. ”

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Palace says charges involving Maria Ressa not about curtailment of press freedom

December 12, 2018

Malacanang said on Wednesday cases against news online Rappler and its CEO Maria Ressa was not about curtailment of press freedom. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the remarks after Ressa was named as one of “The Guardians” by Time Magazine 

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Palace says congressional approval of martial law extension positive development

December 12, 2018

Malacanang welcomed on Wednesday the approval of Congress to further extend martial law and suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao. The Senate and the House of Representatives, in a joint session, granted President Rodrigo Duterte’s

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Daiwa Securities offers to help “Build, Build, Build” program

December 12, 2018

Daiwa Securities Group has offered to help provide funding for the Duterte administration’s “Build, Build, Build” program and continue its support for the Philippines’ future yen-denominated bond issuances in the Japanese market, the Department of Finance (DOF) said on Wednesday. In

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Congress extends martial law in Mindanao for third time

December 12, 2018

Congress on Wednesday approved the request of President Rodrigo Duterte to extend martial law in Mindanao for the third time. In a joint session led by Senate President Vicente Sotto III and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the Batasan Pambansa,

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SC issues TRO on Angkas

December 12, 2018

The Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on operation of popular app-based ride-sharing service Angkas, which the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) had earlier stopped for lack of necessary franchise to operate. In a two-page order dated

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Nearly 22,000 measles cases recorded nationwide: DOH

December 12, 2018

Close to 22,000 measles and measles-rubella cases have been recorded around the country, the Department of Health (DOH). Based on the latest DOH data , there are 21,819 measles and measles-rubella cases, including 212 deaths, from January 1 to November

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House passes bill amending 1987 Constitution

December 12, 2018

Voting 224 against 22 and three abstentions, the House of  Representatives Tuesday approved on third and final reading a proposal amending the 1987 Constitution that also lift the term limits of legislators and local officials. Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Resolution of

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