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AFP to pursue mandate despite Sison’s threats: spokesman

February 5, 2018

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vows to continue its mandate despite the threat of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison to intensify its operations against the military.. “The Armed Forces of the Philippines will

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Palace distances itself from China’s militarization of South China Sea, saying it didn’t happen overnight

February 5, 2018

China’s militarization of the South China Sea did not happen overnight as reclamation in the disputed waters took place during the previous administration, an official said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque admitted the Duterte administration

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753 police officers promoted to next higher rank

February 5, 2018

A total of 753 Police Commissioned Officers (PCO) and Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCO) were promoted to the next higher rank Monday that coincided with the regular flag raising ceremony at  Camp Crame in Quezon City. Philippine National Police Director General

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Sanofi Pasteur rejects refund for used Dengvaxia doses

February 5, 2018

Sanofi Pasteur said they have declined the request of the Department of Health (DOH) to refund the used doses of the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia amounting to almost P2 billion. “Agreeing to refund the used doses of Dengvaxia would imply that

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Mayon continues to spew ash, lava

February 4, 2018

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded sporadic and weak lava fountaining events in Mayon Volcano on Saturday. In its latest bulletin released on Sunday, Phivolcs said the event produced a 500-meter high ash plume and a low

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NPA officer, 12 supporters surrender in Compostela Valley

February 4, 2018

An officer and 12 supporters of the communist New People’s Army have surrendered to the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Compostela Valley, military said on Sunday. According to 71st Infantry Battalion of 7th Infantry Division of Philippine Army, those

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2 foreign pilots hurt in Palawan plane crash

February 4, 2018

Two foreign nationals were injured after the light plane they were riding crashed on Sunday at sea in Palawan allegedly due to engine problem. Mimaropa Regional Police Office said the incident transpired around 1:30 pm near Turublien Resort, Barangay New

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DILG chief asks public to report police abuses under new “Tokhang”

February 4, 2018

The Department of Interior and Local Government urged on Sunday the public to come forward if there will be abuses by the policemen in the new “Oplan Tokhang,” an anti-illegal drug campaign. In a statement, DILG Officer-in-charge Eduardo Ano hailed

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