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Six alleged NPA members captured in Negros Oriental: AFP

March 3, 2018

Six alleged rebels, including two minors, were captured during a joint military and police operation in Negros Oriental on Saturday morning. Capt. Eduardo Precioso, public affairs office chief of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, said government forces encountered around 20 alleged

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Palace belies women officials perceived to be critical of Duterte unfairly treated

March 2, 2018

Malacanang said on Friday women officials who are perceived to be against President Rodrigo Duterte are not unfairly treated by the administration. During his press briefing in Tarlac, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was asked about the alleged violation of the president of

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Duterte orders police to ignore human rights groups, rapporteurs who want to probe violations

March 2, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the government forces, including the policemen, not to entertain any human rights group or foreign rapporteur who would try to investigate  the alleged human rights violations in the country. In a speech during the opening

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2 areas in South China Sea eyed for joint exploration between Filipino, Chinese firms

March 2, 2018

Malacanang said on Friday two areas in South China Sea are being eyed for possible joint exploration between Filipino and Chinese companies. In a press briefing in Tarlac, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the areas are inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

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Seventh MRRV arrives from Japan: Coast Guard

March 2, 2018

The seventh unit of the Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV) of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) arrived in Manila from Japan on Thursday. Capt. Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, said Friday the MRRV-4408 BRP Cape San Agustin arrived around 11 am at South

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EU ready to provide fresh aid of at least 170 million euros for Philippines

March 2, 2018

The European Union is ready to provide fresh aid, amounting to at least 170 million euros, for the Philippines despite Manila’s rejection of an earlier trade related assistance. In a press conference in Makati City, visiting European Commission Director-General for

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DILG creates special team to investigate reported Boracay pollution

March 2, 2018

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has created a special investigating team to probe the reported pollution at the world-famous tourist resort of Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. DILG officer-in-charge Undersecretary Eduardo Ano said the 12-man team will also

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Philippines dares China to prove it’s trustworthy following survey showing Japan, US more trusted by Filipinos

March 2, 2018

The Philippines is challenging China to prove it is trustworthy following a latest survey showing Filipinos trust more the United States and Japan. In a press briefing in Tarlac, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said it was not surprising that the

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