Philippines to file diplomatic protest vs China if it is confirmed there are structures in Kagitingan

January 9, 2018

The Philippine government will file a diplomatic protest if the reported militarization of features reclaimed by China in South China Sea is confirmed. “Our stand we will be… registering our protest through the Department of Foreign Affairs because I know

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Duterte to expand anti-corruption drive to LGUs

January 9, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte will expand a campaign against corruption by targeting local government units, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said during the Cabinet meeting on Monday, Duterte mentioned he would continue the process of cleansing

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Halting martial law in Mindanao will affect military operations: AFP

January 9, 2018

Stopping the implementation of the extension of martial law in Mindanao will have a negative affect on ongoing military operations, Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero. said Tuesday. “Off course it has. We

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Philippines, Indonesia to intensify coordinated patrol

January 9, 2018

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to intensify coordinated patrols to ensure security and maritime control in the borders of the two countries. The agreement was reached during the two-day 36th Republic of the Philippines–Republic of Indonesia

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Dino named as DILG undersecretary

January 9, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairperson Martin Dino as undersecretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government. Duterte signed Dino’s appointment paper on January 8. Dino was removed as SBMA chairman when Duterte

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Duterte orders suspension of logging concessions in Zamboanga Peninsula

January 9, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the suspension of several logging concessions in the Zamboanga Peninsula following the weather disturbances that hit the region recently resulting in the death of hundreds of persons. Duterte issued the directive to the Department of

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Military aims to defeat Abu Sayyaf, BIFF within the year

January 9, 2018

The military aims to defeat the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) within the year. “We will, we will.That’s our challenge. We will push our capabilities to accomplish these,” said Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

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Alleged further Chinese militarization in South China Sea increases threat to peace, security: Palace

January 9, 2018

China’s reported further militarization of South China Sea increases threat to peace and security in the region, Malacanang said on Tuesday In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said similar to what Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has said, filing of

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