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Palace says “global court” ruling vs Duterte useless piece of propaganda

September 20, 2018

Malacanang slammed on Thursday the decision of a “global court” finding President Rodrigo Duterte guilty of the crimes against humanity, war crimes, and violations of law and legal instruments. Brussels-based International People’s Tribunal undertook a two-day hearing of the complaints

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At least 15 dead as rescuers scramble to find survivors in Cebu landslide

September 20, 2018

At least 15 people were killed in a landslide that buried around 24 houses in two barangays in Naga City, Cebu on Thursday morning, police said. Chief Inspector Rhoderick Gonzales, Naga City police chief, said in his 6 pm report 10 fatalities

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Typhoon Ompong deaths climb to 88: PNP

September 20, 2018

Deaths from Typhoon Ompong continued to increase as it reached 88, seven higher than the previous day’s tally, a Philippine National Police (PNP) report said on Thursday. Based on its 6 am report, PNP data shows the number of fatalities

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It’s within Ombudsman’s power to dismiss gov’t officials amid complaint vs Mocha Uson – Roque

September 20, 2018

Malacanang said on Thursday it is within the power of the Office of the Ombudsman to order the dismissal of any erring government official. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after a group of deaf people filed a complaint

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Palace supports heavy penalty for missing in action mayors during Ompong onslaught

September 20, 2018

Malacanang said on Thursday that the mayors who were missing in action during the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong should be meted out with the heaviest penalty. In a press briefing, however, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said these absentee mayors who are now being

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Palace says maximum tolerance to be observed for martial law protesters

September 20, 2018

Malacanang said on Thursday law enforcers would observe maximum tolerance for the protesters who would participate in the 46th anniversary of the declaration of martial law on Friday. Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada has declared the suspension of classes in all levels both in

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Coast Guard files charges against five suspects for illegal possession and transport of firearms

September 20, 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday said it filed charges against five suspects, including a policeman, with illegal possession of drugs and illegal transport of unregistered firearms. Capt. Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, identified the suspects as Supt. Jose Matino

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Cimatu orders suspension of Apo Land ECC following Cebu deadly landslide

September 20, 2018

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has ordered the immediate suspension of the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of a quarrying company, which has mining rights in the area where a deadly landslide occurred in Cebu on Thursday. In a text message to Manila

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