The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Two policemen hurt as landmine explodes in Iloilo

August 24, 2018

Two policemen were injured when a landmine exploded in Iloilo province on Friday morning. In a statement Friday, Chief Supt. John Bulalacao, regional police director, said the wounded policemen were Chief Inspector Abner Jordan and PO2 Rosenie Lebuna. Bulalacao said based on

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Duterte says US offering Philippines to buy military hardware

August 23, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday that the United States was offering the Philippines to buy from them military hardware, including F-16s. The offer was made by the US through its three Cabinet officials in a letter sent to the Philippine government.

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One Abu Sayyaf killed, 22 soldiers injured in Sulu firefight

August 23, 2018

A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group was killed while 22 dozen soldiers were wounded in an 45-minute firefight in Sulu on Thursday, a military spokesman said. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana of  the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western

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DND does not see war with China despite Duterte remark

August 23, 2018

The Department of National Defense (DND) does not foresee war with China despite a warning issued by President Rodrigo Duterte against China. “We do not foresee any war with China at the moment, particularly in the West Philippine Sea,” said

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Indonesia to build schools, hospitals and intends to join Marawi rehabilitation

August 23, 2018

DAVAO CITY – Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Sinyo Harry Sarundajang said his country would construct schools and hospitals as he also announced Indonesia’s intent to participate in the reconstruction of war-damaged Marawi City. Sarundajang paid a courtesy call on

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Four lawmakers file impeachment complaints vs 7 SC associate justices

August 23, 2018

Four  lawmakers Thursday filed an impeachment complaint against impeachment complaints against seven Supreme Court (SC) associate justices at the House of Representatives. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano, Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat, and Akbayan party-list Rep. Tom Villarin accused Justices

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Last two MRRVs from Japan commissioned to Coast Guard service

August 23, 2018

The last two units of the Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV) from Japan were formally commissioned to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) service in a ceremony in Manila on Thursday morning. The commissioning of MRRV 4410 (Bagacay) and MRRV 4411 (Cape Engaño)

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Duterte “dismayed” Maguindanao massacre suspect Ampatuan granted furlough

August 23, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte was “dismayed” that Maguindanao massacre suspect former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Gov. Zaldy Ampatuan was granted a furlough by the court to attend the wedding of his daughter in a hotel in Pasay City. This as presidential

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