Duterte-Carpio says she wants to seek another term as Davao City mayor

September 26, 2018

DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said she would seek another term even as a recent senatorial survey for the 2019 elections showed her among the top five. “I am overwhelmed by the trust and confidence. I think our fellow

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PN ship to Russia escorted by Chinese, Japanese coast guard vessels in vicinity of Senkaku

September 26, 2018

While on its way to Russia, the Philippine Navy (PN) Landing Dock, BRP Tarlac was escorted by Chinese and Japanese coast guard vessels in the vicinity of Senkaku Island last Monday. Lt. Eduard Pablico, PN, Naval Task Force 87, public

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PDEA agents arrest 5 HK nationals, confiscate 107 kilos of shabu in condominium

September 26, 2018

Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Tuesday night arrested five Hong Kong nationals and confiscated around 107 kilos of suspected shabu worth P727.6 million inside a condominium in Pasay City. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino led anti-narcotics officers implementing a search

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Japanese destroyer arriving Thursday for three-day goodwill visit at South Harbor

September 26, 2018

A Japanese destroyer is set to arrive in the country on Thursday, a Philippine Navy spokesman said Tuesday. Commander Jonathan Zata said Murasame-class destroyer Japanese Ship (JS) Akebono (DD-108) of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) will have a three-day good will visit at

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Trillanes returns to Senate custody after posting bail

September 25, 2018

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV returned to Senate custody after posting a P200,000 bail at the Makati Regional Trial Court on Tuesday. In a press conference, Trillanes said he is expecting more harassment after the Makati RTC Branch 150 granted the

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Authorities arrest alleged communist leaders, confiscate firearms in Rizal

September 25, 2018

Authorities recovered high powered firearms and arrested several alleged communist leaders in a law enforcement operation in Rizal province on Tuesday morning. Capt. Patrick Jay Retumban, spokesman of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division,  said the operation was conducted at Coral

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Duterte doesn’t rule for survey after double-digit dip in rating: Roque

September 25, 2018

Malacanang said Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte is not running the country based on surveys. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after the latest Pulse Asia survey showing a 13-percentage point drop in Duterte’s approval rating from 88 percent in

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Australian navy vessel in Zamboanga City for maritime security drill

September 25, 2018

A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel arrived in Mindanao for a ten-day maritime security activity with its Philippine counterpart. Rear Admiral Rene Medina, commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), said Royal Australian Navy vessel HMAS Launceston arrived at Zamboanga

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