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China defends Duterte from criticism of  UN Rights Commission 

March 13, 2018

China backed Pesident Rodrigo Duterte from criticisms by the United Nations human rights chief, saying the international community should respect Philippine sovereignty and view the  fight against drugs and terrorism in a “biased and objective way.” “Anyone without bias can

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Four kidnap victims released by abductors in Zamboanga del Norte: AFP

March 13, 2018

Four kidnap victims were released by their abductors in Zamboanga del Norte on Monday afternoon, a military spokesman said Tuesday. Capt. Jo-Ann Petinglay of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) identified the victims as Roger Jung-an; Jomar

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De Lima leaves PNP Custodial Center for brief medical test

March 12, 2018

Senator Leila de Lima underwent an examination of her liver at the Philippine Heart Center on Monday afternoon, her spokesperson said. Ferdie Maglalang said de Lima arrived at the Philippine Heart Center from the Philippine National Police Custodial Center around

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2017 FDI hits all-time high of $10 billion: central bank

March 12, 2018

Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows reached a record high of $10 billion in 2017, up by 21.4 percent from the year-ago level, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Monday. Investors continue to view the country as a favorable

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OCD welcomes Senate’s release of Faeldon from jail

March 12, 2018

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday welcomed the Senate‘s order to release of former Bureau of Customs Chief Nicanor Faeldon from Pasay City Jail. “That’s a good so that he can already work,” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana told

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Duterte discussing with Bong Go 2019 senatorial bid

March 12, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte is discussing with his aide Christopher “Bong” Go the possibility of the latter running in the Senate in the 2019 midterm elections, Malacanang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a press briefing, said it was Duterte

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Justice department dismisses drug raps vs Espinosa, Lim and 8 others

March 12, 2018

The justice department on Monday dismissed illegal drug charges against Cebu-based businessman Peter Lim, confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa and eight others. In a 41-page resolution, the DOJ’s panel of prosecutors dismissed for lack of probable cause the complaint for

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French Navy ship arrives for four-day visit

March 12, 2018

The French Navy ship Vendemiaire, with one helicopter on board, arrived in country on Monday. Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy spokesman, said at around 9 am, FNS Vendemiaire docked in South Harbor for a four-day visit that will end on Friday. “FNS Vendemiaire

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