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Senate turns Guban over to DOJ witness protection program

October 30, 2018

Former Bureau of Customs intelligence agent Jaime Guban has been admitted to the government’s Witness Protection Program, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Tuesday. “Yes, Mr. Guban has been admitted into the WPP,” Guevarra said in a text message to reporters.

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Saudi Arabia agrees to free 19 Filipino workers arrested during Halloween party

October 30, 2018

Saudi Arabia has agreed to release the 19 Filipino workers who were arrested during a raid at a Halloween party in Riyadh last Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. The DFA did not provide details but said

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PCG rescues 75 persons in motorboat in Cebu

October 30, 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard ( PCG) rescued 69 passengers and six crew of a distressed motorboat in Cebu Tuesday morning. A report from PCG said personnel of the BRP Capones, Multi Role Response Vessel (MRRV) 4404 with Special Operations Unit,

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Military sending soldiers in key areas on All Saints and All Souls days

October 30, 2018

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be on red alert as it sends troops in key areas across the country during All Saints and All Souls Day on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. AFP Chief of Staff Gen.

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Palace condoles with family of singer Rico J. Puno

October 30, 2018

Malacañang extended its sympathies to the family of singer Rico J. Puno who passed away on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Puno contributed a lot in the Philippine music industry. “We express our condolences to

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2 Abu Sayyaf killed in Sulu clash

October 30, 2018

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two Abu Sayyaf bandits were killed while two  were wounded and captured following a firefight in the hinteralnds of Sulu, a military official said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, said the clash happened around 5:08 a.m.

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Nograles eyed as next Cabinet Secretary

October 30, 2018

Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles is being eyed as the new Cabinet Secretary, Malacañang said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said President Rodrigo Duterte will make the announcement. “He’s (Nograles) one of those being considered.

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Policeman accused of raping minor undergoes inquest

October 30, 2018

The National Capital Region Police Office ( NCRPO) said the cop who allegedly raped a minor in exchange for the release of her parents underwent inquest proceedings in Manila for criminal and administrative charges last Monday. PO1 Edgardo Valencia is

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