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Philippines to file protest if proven Chinese taking catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough

June 8, 2018

The Philippine government will file another diplomatic protest if it is proven that the Chinese Coast Guard is taking the catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal, an official said on Friday. GMA News showed a video of members of Chinese

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Grab says driver cancellations down by 50% in May

June 8, 2018

Grab Philippines said driver cancellations fell by 50 percent announcing a campaign to improve  passenger ride experience and driver behavior and welfare. Cindy Toh, Grab country marketing head, said driver cancellation rate has gone down to 4 percent this May,

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Three Russian Navy ships arriving on Saturday

June 8, 2018

Three Russian Navy ships are set to arrive in Manila on Saturday for a five-day  goodwill visit, the Philippine Navy said Friday Capt. Lued Lincuna, the Philippine Navy spokesman, said Russian Navy large anti-submarine ships Admiral Tributs and Admiral Vinogradov

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Duterte says peace talks with Reds may resume in July

June 8, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte said peace talks with communist rebels may resume in July. Duterte disclosed this in a speech during the oathtaking of newly-elected barangay chairmen of Region VII in a ceremony held in Cebu on Thursday. “I’m talking to (Jose

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Duterte says Sereno “full of gimmick”

June 7, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte again hit on Thursday ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, saying she is “full of gimmick.” Duterte criticized Sereno again after her camp questioned the alleged “gimmickry” of the administration of firing officials and then reappointing them again in

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Duterte: No martial law declaration

June 7, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he will not declare martial law in the country as it will be divisive. “Martial law is not feasible. It won’t work. First of all, it’s going to divide the nation,” Duterte told reporters when asked

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Duterte wants to buy more FA50s: Lorenzana

June 7, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said President Rodrigo Duterte wants to acquire more FA50s for the Philippine Air Force. “We still have to talk about it here with senior leaders, but that is what our … wants, even our president when

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Beaching ramp in Pagasa Island “almost finished”: Lorenzana

June 7, 2018

The construction of a beaching ramp in Pagasa Island is nearly completed, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Thursday. “We already brought a crane there. The beaching ramp is almost finished, ” he said. Lorenzana said the completion of a beaching

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