PNP taps all police units in regions affected by ”Rolly” to clear highways, join relief operations

November 3, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday has tapped all police units in regions affected by Super Typhoon ”Rolly” to clear highways and participate in relief operations. Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan, PNP chief, said all their

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P36m worth of illegal drugs seized from three women in Cavite

November 3, 2020

Around P36 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated from three alleged female high-value targets during a buy-bust operation in Bacoor City, Cavite last Monday evening. Brig. Gen Ronnie Montejo, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director, said combined elements from

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Palace on Duterte’s health: He’s as good as anyone of his age

November 3, 2020

Malacanang reiterated on Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte is in good health, like any other with same age. During the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Rolly,” the 75-year old Duterte never made any public appearance. He only showed up on Monday

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Duterte leaving to DFA probe vs recalled envoy in Brazil – Palace

November 3, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is leaving to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to conduct an investigation against former Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro, who has returned in the country after she allegedly maltreated her Filipino household helper, Malacanang said

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DBM hopes Congress can include in 2021 budget rehabilitation support after “Rolly;” available disaster fund P3.6B

November 3, 2020

The Philippine government has still over P3 billion available fund for its disaster management until the end of the year, according to the Department of Budget and Management. This as Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado expressed hope that Congress, which still

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At least 23 dead in Bicol due to Super Typhoon ”Rolly”

November 3, 2020

At least 23 persons died from Super Typhoon ”Rolly”’, which also caused crop damage of around P1.7 billion, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol said Tuesday. The number of fatalities rose after four more victims died in the province

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Seven Abu Sayyaf members killed in Sulu military operation

November 3, 2020

Seven members of Abu Sayyaf, including the presumed heir to replace the late ISIS emir in the Philippines Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan, were killed in a military operation off the waters of Sulu Sea on Tuesday. WestMinCom chief Lt. Gen. Corleto

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Duterte warns more erring gov’t officials to face prosecution, imprisoned

November 2, 2020

By Celerina Monte President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Monday that more alleged erring government officials would face prosecution and could land in jail. Duterte issued the warning as he read during a televised meeting with the Cabinet officials some officials

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