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Father of witness in Sagay killing could file kidnapping raps vs rights group

October 29, 2018

The father of the 14-year-old who is a witness in the massacre in Sagay, Negros Occidental could file kidnapping charges against human rights group Karapatan, Philippine National Police ( PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said on Monday. According to

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Signal number 3 in Isabela, Quirino and northern Isabela as typhoon “Rosita” nears

October 29, 2018

Typhoon “Rosita” was located at 355 kilometers east-northwest of Casiguran, Aurora, leading the state weather bureau to raise signal number three in Isabela, Quirino and northern Aurora. As of 1 pm Monday, the typhoon weakened to 150 kilometers per hour

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China wants faster pace of talks on code of conduct in South China Sea

October 29, 2018

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said China wants to hasten talks for a code of conduct in the South China Sea and have it approved within the Philippines’ three-year term as dialogue coordinator between Beijing and Southeast Asian

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Duterte orders “military takeover” of Customs

October 29, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a “military takeover” of the Bureau of Customs amid the multi-billion illegal drug smuggling controversy. In a speech in Davao City Sunday night, Duterte saidCustoms officials and employees, particularly those manning the X-ray machines, including

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Chinese FM arrives in Davao for 2-day visit; to ink deals with PH

October 28, 2018

The Philippines and China are set to sign bilateral documents during the two-day visit of State Councilor and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the country, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Wang arrived in Davao City, President Rodrigo

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Duterte defends Lapena, Faeldon amid shabu mess

October 28, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has defended removed Bureau of Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapena and his predecessor Nicanor Faeldon for their alleged involvement in illegal drugs smuggling cases. In a speech in Bacolod City on Saturday, Duterte said he believes that Lapena,

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NDRRMC: Preparation for “Rosita” similar to “Ompong”

October 28, 2018

With the entry of Typhoon “Rosita” in the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Sunday that it will implement the same level of preparedness it employed when Typhoon “Ompong” hit Luzon last month. “The level

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Duterte says critics can spit on his face if found irregularities on his bank account

October 28, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte said critics could spit on his face if they could prove that he is lying about his bank account. In a speech in Bacolod City on Saturday, Duterte maintained that he only earns P207,000 a month and

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