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DND extends condolence to family of Japanese officer who died in vehicular accident

October 8, 2018

The Department of National Defense (DND) extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of Sgt Maehara Suguru who died in a vehicular accident while he was in the country as a member of the Japan Ground Self Defense

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DND officials tell Makati court they have no copies of Trillanes amnesty documents

October 5, 2018

Officials of the Department of National Defense told the Makati City Regional Trial Court, Branch 148 on Friday there are no records or documents on deliberations, as well as amnesty application forms of 277 individuals, including Senator Antonio Trillanes IV.

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De Castro retires as chief justice after 44 days

October 5, 2018

Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo de Castro on Friday retired from a 45-year government career, capped by 44 days as head of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court held its retirement ceremony for De Castro who will be 70 years old

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Duterte clears Chinese businessman, a friend of Chinese envoy, of any drug link

October 5, 2018

In an apparent move to preempt a possible expose, President Rodrigo Duterte has cleared a Davao-based Chinese businessman, who seem to be close with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua, of any link to illegal drugs. In a speech during the dinner

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Palace assures public Duterte to disclose health condition if it’s serious

October 5, 2018

Malacanang assured on Friday that President Rodrigo Dutere will tell the public about his health condition once the result of his endoscopy showed that he has a serious illness. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte was asked

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Duterte offers Roque new post; tells him he won’t win as senator

October 5, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has offered Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque with a new post instead of pursuing his plan to run for the Senate in the 2019 elections. In a speech during a dinner with the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association,

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Inflation rises to 6.7% in September, highest in 9 years

October 5, 2018

Philippine inflation further accelerated to 6.7 percent in September, highest in nine years, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Friday. The September inflation was more than double the three percent a year ago and higher than the 6.4 percent in

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Guevarra to discuss alleged Red infiltration at DOJ with AFP

October 5, 2018

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday said he will discuss with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez regarding its allegation that the Department of Justice ( DOJ) has been infiltrated by communists. “I will

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