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Abu Sayyaf member surrenders to military in Sulu

January 31, 2018

A member of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered to government forces in Sulu on Tuesday, a military spokesman said Wednesday. Col. Edgard Arevalo, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman, said he is Abdul Maula Ismula who surrendered to Marine Battalion

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Navy sights nine Chinese vessels, four Filipino fishing boats in Panatag Shoal

January 31, 2018

The Beechcraft King Air C90 aircraft, formerly called TC90 donated by the Japanese government to the Philippine Navy, conducted its first maritime air patrol operation over Panatag Shoal on Wednesday, sighting nine Chinese vessels and four Filipino fishing boats. Lt.

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Palace warns Carpio at risk of violating legal process for defying order to suspend deputy

January 31, 2018

Malacanang warned on Wednesday Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales is at risk of violating the legal process if she defies to implement its order suspending Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo issued the statement after Morales said she

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Justice department files criminal charges on 9 people over shabu smuggling case

January 31, 2018

The Department of Justice filed criminal charges on Wednesday before the Valenzuela City Regional Trial Court against nine people, including businessman Richard Tan and customs broker Mark Taguba for their alleged involvement in the of P6.4 billion shipment of shabu

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Palace downplays criticisms vs federalism

January 31, 2018

Malacanang downplayed on Wednesday criticisms against country’s proposed shift to federal system, such as creating division among Filipinos and double taxation. In a phone patch interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said under federal system, there will be more equitable distribution of wealth.

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Japanese destroyer Amagiri arriving Friday for goodwill visit

January 31, 2018

A destroyer of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) is set to visit the country for a goodwill visit this weekend. Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy spokesman, said Wednesday JS Amagiri(DD-154) is set to arrive in Manila on Friday. Lincuna said

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Duterte still studying SSS contribution hike, official says

January 31, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte is still studying if he would allow the increase in the contribution of members of the Social Security System (SSS), Malacanang said on Wednesday. In a phone patch interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte was still thinking

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Andanar dares senators to shut down also their social media accounts if Mocha Uson’s Facebook blog closes

January 31, 2018

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar challenged on Wednesday all  government officials, including senators, to close their social media accounts if Mocha Uson’s Facebook blog would be shut down. Andanar was reacting to those critical of PCOO Assistant Secretary Margaux

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