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CBCP head said he is willing to meet Duterte

July 9, 2018

The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said he will be willing to meet President Rodrigo Duterte when he has time. Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said Monday he hoped the dialogue with Duterte will be a start

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Three die as motorboat capsizes off Camarines Sur

July 9, 2018

Three victims, including a child, died while three were missing after a motorboat capsized off the waters of Camarines Sur on Sunday night. Capt. Armando Balilo, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman, said based on an initial report an unnamed motorboat was on

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Iraqi officials say two abducted Filipinas rescued

July 9, 2018

Two Filipinas who were seized by armed men last week were rescued by Iraqi authorities, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. “We thank God for the successful rescue of our two kababayans,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said

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PCG reshuffles officials

July 8, 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday announced the reorganization of its major units and district commanders nationwide. According to PCG Commandant Admiral Elson Hermogino, professional and career advancement of the senior officers became the main reason for their rotation and

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PH, Japan coast guards hold joint anti-piracy drill off Davao Oriental

July 8, 2018

The Philippines and Japan coast guards conducted joint anti-piracy measures in Davao Oriental last Wednesday. The Philippine Coast Guard’s multi-role response vessel (MRRV) 4401, BRP Tubbataha, and Japan Coast Guard’s 105-meter patrol vessel large with helicopter (PLH-02) Tsugaru conducted communication

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Duterte to hold Cabinet members accountable over failed, delayed projects

July 8, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has warned his Cabinet secretaries, especially Department of Public Works and Highway Secretary Mark Villar, that they would be held accountable for any failed or delayed government project. “So I would like to call the attention of

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Duterte again says gov’t not interested in peace talks with Reds

July 8, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte for the nth time said he was no longer interested in resuming the peace negotiations with the communist rebels after Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Mari Sison projected that he could not finish his term

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Lanao del Sur town councilor shot dead

July 8, 2018

A municipal councilor in Lanao del Sur was shot dead, while three others were wounded in an attack Saturday afternoon. Balabagan Municipal Police identified the slain official as Nassif Palawan Bansil, 31, municipal councilor of Kapatagan, while three others were

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