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Palace says Trillanes may be arrested after SC junked his petition for injunction vs Proclamation 572

September 11, 2018

Malacanang is not discounting the possibility of possible arrest of opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV following the decision of the Supreme Court junking the lawmaker’s petition for a temporary restraining order on the implementation of Proclamation No. 572, voiding ab

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SC rejects Trillanes bid for TRO on revocation of his amnesty

September 11, 2018

The Supreme Court denied Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s petition for a temporary restraining order on  Proclamation No. 572 that nullifies amnesty granted to him and ordered his arrest and prosecution, in connection with unsuccessful coups against the Arroyo administration. But

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Duterte cancels televised address

September 11, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has cancelled his televised address at 3pm Tuesday, Malacanang Palace said. Instead, the updated sked of Duterte’s appointments shows a tete-a-tete with Presidential Legal Adviser Sal Panelo at 3:15 pm. No reason has been given why the

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Alleged Abu Sayyaf member killed in encounter with military in Sulu

September 11, 2018

An alleged member of Abu Sayyaf Group was killed in an encounter with government forces in Sulu on Monday morning. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) spokesman, said based on initial report the encounter

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PNP says cases filed against eight suspects in Lamitan blast

September 10, 2018

Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde said cases were filed against the eight suspects, including the alleged bombmaker, involved in the Basilan bombing more than a month ago that killed 10 persons. “I am pleased to announce that

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House passes second part of tax reform bill

September 10, 2018

The House of Representatives, voting 187 for and 14 against with three absentions, on Monday approved  on third and final reading the  “Tax Reform for Attracting Better and High-Quality Opportunities” (TRABAHO) bill, formerly the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) II. The bill

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Trillanes to seek Senate probe on civil works deals allegedly won by family of Duterte aide

September 10, 2018

Senator. Antonio Trillanes IV Monday said he will seek for a Senate investigation on the multi-billion-peso civil works contracts allegedly given to firms owned by the father and half-brother of Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. Trillanes

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SC decision on Trillanes’ amnesty may affect his fellow mutineers: Lorenzana

September 10, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the Supreme Court’s decision on the petition filed by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV may have an impact on his fellow Magdalo mutineers. “They are similarly situated, yes, but let’s see, it’s up to the Supreme

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