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Alleged Iraqi explosives expert taken into custody by PNP

January 22, 2018

Police have taken into custody a 64-year-old Iraqi man, described by his country’s embassy in the Philippines as a “chemist with knowledge on explosives and is known to have close ties with militant  extremist movements in the Middle East,” the

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Robredo’s statement that “darkness” shrouds Philippines “out of touch”, says Palace

January 21, 2018

Malacanang on Sunday slammed Vice President Leni Robredo, saying her remarks during the anniversary of Liberal Party were “out of touch” in what has been happening in the country. During the 72nd anniversary celebration of opposition Liberal Party, Robredo, who

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Roque says EO to address Boracay problems forthcoming

January 21, 2018

Malacanang has assured that an executive order to protect Boracay Island, a famous tourist destination in the country, is forthcoming. During a press briefing in Aklan on Saturday, Roque said the drafting of an EO was already discussed in a

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Philippines remains beneficiary of EU’s GSP+ despite “grave concern” over drug killings

January 21, 2018

The Philippines will continue to enjoy zero tariffs on its more than 6,000 products being exported to member-countries of the European Union, Malacanang said on Saturday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus stays. “So

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DOE: No power disruption despite ERC constraints

January 21, 2018

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) agreed to allow power generation companies with expired Certificates of Compliance (COCs) or with pending COC applications with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to operate and trade in

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Military clashes with Maute-ISIS in Lanao del Sur

January 21, 2018

The Philippine government security forces clashed with terrorist Maute-Islamic State in Lanao del Sur Saturday, the first encounter since the end of Marawi siege last October, military said on Sunday. In a television interview, Col. Romeo Brawner, Joint Task Force Ranao

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Palace says national interest important for ending contract with Miascor

January 21, 2018

Malacanang justified on Sunday the government’s decision not to renew anymore the contract with Miascor Groundhandling Corporation, saying that national interest is of paramount importance. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement following the appeal of Miascor to President Rodrigo

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16 soldiers, principal hurt in Zamboanga City vehicular mishap

January 21, 2018

At least 15 Philippine Marine personnel and a school principal were injured in a vehicular accident in Zamboanga City Saturday afternoon. Zamboanga City Police Office spokesperson Chief Inspector Helen Galvez said the military truck, carrying the victims, accidentally fell into

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